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$292,359$194 / 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 96How 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

517 DORCHESTER AVE

READING, PA 19609
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,508 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
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

$292K
$280K low$304K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,912 (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.$98,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,400

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.0.13
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.Yes
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
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.

M
Wilson Southern Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Shiloh Hills ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.9 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

517 Dorchester 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Berks County

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
$181K$498K

This home is worth more than 54% 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$292,359
CheaperTypical $286,103Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area1,508 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,412 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 517 Dorchester Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19609Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$292,35954% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19444% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,508 ft²59% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac35% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than195454% of homes42% of homes

About 517 Dorchester Ave

How much is 517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA is $292,359 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $280,488 to $304,230. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA?

517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,508 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA built?

517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA?

517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Wilson Southern Middle School (middle), rated C; Wilson High School (high), rated B+; Shiloh Hills Elementary (elementary), rated B. All sit in Wilson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19609?

Among the 3,864 homes in Reading 19609, it is worth more than 54% of them ($292,359 against a typical $286,103), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($194 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,508 ft² against a typical 1,412 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1954 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 44% 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 517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA was $1,912. The county assessed it at $98,700.

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