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Warehouse, StorageIndustrial
Last sold for $48,500 on Aug 21, 2017

511 BIRCH ST

READING, PA 19604
0
Baths
1,332 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$48,500 · Aug 21, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$546 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$20,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$8,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$20,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Warehouse, Storage
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
13th and Green Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.3 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19604These 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.118
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 100.70

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,410
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,878 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,990
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

511 Birch St 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.

  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Outlet District
  • Among the newest homes in Outlet District

How it measures up in Reading 19604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19604.

Living area1,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,307 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 511 Birch St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOutlet DistrictReading 19604Berks County
Living areabigger than1,332 ft²46% of homes43% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²98% of homes89% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than1940almost all homes92% of homes35% of homes

About 511 Birch St

When did 511 Birch St, Reading, PA last sell?

511 Birch St, Reading, PA last sold on Aug 21, 2017 for $48,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 511 Birch St, Reading, PA?

511 Birch St, Reading, PA has 1,332 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 511 Birch St, Reading, PA built?

511 Birch St, Reading, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 511 Birch St, Reading, PA?

511 Birch St, Reading, PA is assigned to 13th and Green Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Reading Senior High School (high), rated D-; Central Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 511 Birch St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19604?

Among the 7,539 homes in Reading 19604, it is bigger than 43% of them (1,332 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 1,307 ft²) and it is newer than 92% of them (1940 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 511 Birch St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Birch St, Reading, PA was $546. The county assessed it at $20,100.

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