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$236,157$174 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $150,000 on Oct 26, 2021

518 ELSIE ST

READING, PA 19607
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,356 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1928
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$236K
$226K low$246K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$150,000 · Oct 26, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,245 (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.$77,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$25,500

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.07
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.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood

Transaction History(1)

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
Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Governor Mifflin High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Cumru Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi

District: Governor Mifflin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19607These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.125
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
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.21,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,951 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,880
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,001
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

518 Elsie 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Reading 19607
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Shillington
  • Older than 82% of homes in Reading 19607

What homes are worth in Reading 19607

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

This home
$164K$619K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Reading 19607.

How it measures up in Reading 19607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19607.

Estimated value$236,157
CheaperTypical $270,398Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $190Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,356 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1928
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 518 Elsie St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShillingtonReading 19607Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$236,15736% of homes30% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17442% of homes34% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,356 ft²44% of homes44% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²18% of homes18% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than192839% of homes18% of homes29% of homes

About 518 Elsie St

How much is 518 Elsie St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 518 Elsie St, Reading, PA is $236,157 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $225,863 to $246,451. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 518 Elsie St, Reading, PA last sell?

518 Elsie St, Reading, PA last sold on Oct 26, 2021 for $150,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 518 Elsie St, Reading, PA?

518 Elsie St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,356 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 518 Elsie St, Reading, PA built?

518 Elsie St, Reading, PA was built in 1928, making it 98 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 518 Elsie St, Reading, PA?

518 Elsie St, Reading, PA is assigned to Governor Mifflin Middle School (middle), rated C-; Governor Mifflin High School (high), rated B-; Cumru Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Governor Mifflin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 518 Elsie St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19607?

Among the 7,628 homes in Reading 19607, it is worth more than 30% of them ($236,157 against a typical $270,398), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($174 against a typical $190), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,356 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1928 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 27% 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 518 Elsie St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 518 Elsie St, Reading, PA was $1,245. The county assessed it at $77,100.

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