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Last sold for $117,000 on Sep 14, 2007

520 ELM ST

READING, PA 19601
0
Baths
8,001 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$117,000 · Sep 14, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,557 (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.$94,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(3)

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
Lauer's Park Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19601These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.128
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,948
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,822 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,532
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

520 Elm 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Berks County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Older than 83% of homes in Berks County

How it measures up in Reading 19601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19601.

Living area8,001 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,626 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 520 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19601Berks County
Living areabigger than8,001 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac87% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than190054% of homes17% of homes

About 520 Elm St

When did 520 Elm St, Reading, PA last sell?

520 Elm St, Reading, PA last sold on Sep 14, 2007 for $117,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 520 Elm St, Reading, PA?

520 Elm St, Reading, PA has 8,001 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 520 Elm St, Reading, PA built?

520 Elm St, Reading, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 520 Elm St, Reading, PA?

520 Elm St, Reading, PA is assigned to Lauer's Park Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 520 Elm St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,611 homes in Reading 19601, it is bigger than almost all of them (8,001 ft² against a typical 1,626 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 1,742 ft²) and it is newer than 54% of them (1900 against a typical 1900). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 520 Elm St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Elm St, Reading, PA was $2,557. The county assessed it at $94,200.

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