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$447,158$265 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 82How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $169,900 on Apr 4, 1995

495 GAUL RD

READING, PA 19608
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,688 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
1.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$447K
$365K low$530K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$169,900 · Apr 4, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,535 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$158,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$117,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$41,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERKS
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Wilson West Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Green Valley ElementaryB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.5 mi

District: Wilson School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19608These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,315
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.946 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,274
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,031
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

495 Gaul Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 80% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Older than 79% of homes in Reading 19608

What homes are worth in Reading 19608

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$201K$834K

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Reading 19608.

How it measures up in Reading 19608

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19608.

Estimated value$447,158
CheaperTypical $399,416Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$265
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Living area1,688 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size1.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 495 Gaul Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19608Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$447,15865% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26594% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than1,688 ft²35% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.41 ac88% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than196021% of homes49% of homes

About 495 Gaul Rd

How much is 495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA is $447,158 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $364,679 to $529,637. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA last sell?

495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA last sold on Apr 4, 1995 for $169,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA?

495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,688 square feet of living space.

When was 495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA built?

495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA?

495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA is assigned to Wilson West Middle School (middle), rated B-; Green Valley Elementary (elementary), rated B-; Wilson High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wilson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19608?

Among the 7,842 homes in Reading 19608, it is worth more than 65% of them ($447,158 against a typical $399,416), its price per square foot is higher than 94% of them ($265 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,688 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (1.41 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1960 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 80% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 495 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA was $2,535. The county assessed it at $158,700.

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