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$221,606$87 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

521 CHESTNUT ST

BIRDSBORO, PA 19508
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,552 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.
1,307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1892
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$222K
$202K low$242K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$991 (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.$35,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,600

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.0.03
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

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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Tyson-Schoener Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19508These 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.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.118
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.16,724
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.426 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,383
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$95,981
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

521 Chestnut 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 most valuable homes in Prince Historic District
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Birdsboro 19508
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Prince Historic District
  • Among the smallest lots in Birdsboro 19508
  • Older than 94% of homes in Berks County

What homes are worth in Birdsboro 19508

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

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$167K$749K

This home is worth more than 11% of homes in Birdsboro 19508.

How it measures up in Birdsboro 19508

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Birdsboro 19508.

Estimated value$221,606
CheaperTypical $345,705Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$87
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area2,552 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.41 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1892
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 521 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePrince Historic DistrictBirdsboro 19508Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$221,606almost all homes11% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8754% of homesalmost no homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,552 ft²90% of homes88% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²51% of homesalmost no homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than18927% of homes10% of homes6% of homes

About 521 Chestnut St

How much is 521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA is $221,606 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $201,592 to $241,620. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA last sell?

521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA?

521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,552 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA built?

521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA was built in 1892, making it 134 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA?

521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA is assigned to Tyson-Schoener Elementary School (elementary), rated F; 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 521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA compare to other homes in Birdsboro 19508?

Among the 5,772 homes in Birdsboro 19508, it is worth more than 11% of them ($221,606 against a typical $345,705), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($87 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 88% of them (2,552 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 0.41 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1892 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 22% 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 521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 521 Chestnut St, Birdsboro, PA was $991. The county assessed it at $35,100.

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