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$253,594$216 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

511 FERN AVE

READING, PA 19611
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,176 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$254K
$209K low$298K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,380 (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.$87,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,700

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.0.14
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Millmont Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.8 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19611These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,678
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,498 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,985
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,385
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

511 Fern Ave 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 79% of homes in Millmont
  • Costs more per square foot than 86% of homes in Millmont
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Reading 19611
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Reading 19611

What homes are worth in Reading 19611

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

This home
$134K$430K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Reading 19611.

How it measures up in Reading 19611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19611.

Estimated value$253,594
CheaperTypical $248,896Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$216
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,176 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 2,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 511 Fern Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMillmontReading 19611Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$253,59479% of homes54% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21686% of homes71% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,176 ft²40% of homes34% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac77% of homes78% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than195577% of homes82% of homes43% of homes

About 511 Fern Ave

How much is 511 Fern Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 511 Fern Ave, Reading, PA is $253,594 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $209,435 to $297,753. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 511 Fern Ave, Reading, PA?

511 Fern Ave, Reading, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,176 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 511 Fern Ave, Reading, PA built?

511 Fern Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 511 Fern Ave, Reading, PA?

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

How does 511 Fern Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19611?

Among the 2,783 homes in Reading 19611, it is worth more than 54% of them ($253,594 against a typical $248,896), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($216 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,176 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 2,614 ft²) and it is newer than 82% of them (1955 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 32% 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 511 Fern Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 511 Fern Ave, Reading, PA was $2,380. The county assessed it at $87,700.

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