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$365,078$206 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $335,000 on Dec 7, 2022

505 BERKS PL

READING, PA 19609
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,769 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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.

Valuation

$365K
$352K low$378K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$335,000 · Dec 7, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,262 (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.$121,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$82,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$39,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERKS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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.

H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Whitfield ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Wilson West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Wilson School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19609These 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.92
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 100.71

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
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.10,679
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,698 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,968
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,421
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

505 Berks Pl 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 88% of homes in Reading 19609
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Reading 19609
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Reading 19609
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Reading 19609

What homes are worth in Reading 19609

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

This home
$175K$471K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Reading 19609.

How it measures up in Reading 19609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19609.

Estimated value$365,078
CheaperTypical $281,916Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$206
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,769 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,410 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 505 Berks Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19609Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$365,07888% of homes63% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20661% of homes60% of homes
Living areabigger than1,769 ft²74% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac86% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than196377% of homes50% of homes

About 505 Berks Pl

How much is 505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA is $365,078 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $352,405 to $377,751. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA last sell?

505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA last sold on Dec 7, 2022 for $335,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA?

505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,769 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA built?

505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA?

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

How does 505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19609?

Among the 3,875 homes in Reading 19609, it is worth more than 88% of them ($365,078 against a typical $281,916), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($206 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 74% of them (1,769 ft² against a typical 1,410 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1963 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 63% 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 505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 505 Berks Pl, Reading, PA was $2,262. The county assessed it at $121,300.

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