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$310,041$204 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $113,500 on Oct 4, 2001

522 LAWRENCE AVE

READING, PA 19609
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,518 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.
1952
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

$310K
$291K low$329K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$113,500 · Oct 4, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,043 (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.$107,600 (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.$78,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$29,400

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.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

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.0.13
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Wilson Southern Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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

522 Lawrence 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 62% 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$310,041
CheaperTypical $286,103Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$204
CheaperTypical $199Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Living area1,518 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,412 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 522 Lawrence Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19609Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$310,04162% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20455% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,518 ft²60% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac35% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than195250% of homes41% of homes

About 522 Lawrence Ave

How much is 522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA is $310,041 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $290,683 to $329,399. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Oct 4, 2001 for $113,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA?

522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,518 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA built?

522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA?

522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Wilson High School (high), rated B+; Wilson Southern Middle School (middle), rated C; 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 522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19609?

Among the 3,864 homes in Reading 19609, it is worth more than 62% of them ($310,041 against a typical $286,103), its price per square foot is higher than 55% of them ($204 against a typical $199), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,518 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 50% of them (1952 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 49% 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 522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 522 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA was $2,043. The county assessed it at $107,600.

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