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$287,110$218 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $187,500 on May 18, 2006

524 SHERWOOD ST

READING, PA 19607
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,320 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
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

$287K
$274K low$300K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$187,500 · May 18, 2006
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$149,110
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$119,288
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.47%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$138,000
NATIONAL PENN BANK · recorded Feb 27, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,384 (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.$85,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$85,700

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.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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

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
Governor Mifflin High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
M
Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Cumru Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

524 Sherwood 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Shillington
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Shillington
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Shillington

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
$166K$635K

This home is worth more than 56% 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$287,110
CheaperTypical $273,719Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$218
CheaperTypical $192Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 524 Sherwood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShillingtonReading 19607Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$287,11062% of homes56% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21880% of homes72% of homes69% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²39% of homes40% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac68% of homes52% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than194565% of homes35% of homes36% of homes

About 524 Sherwood St

How much is 524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA is $287,110 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $274,485 to $299,735. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA last sell?

524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA last sold on May 18, 2006 for $187,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA?

524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA built?

524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA?

524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA is assigned to Governor Mifflin High School (high), rated B-; Governor Mifflin Middle School (middle), rated C-; 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 524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19607?

Among the 7,626 homes in Reading 19607, it is worth more than 56% of them ($287,110 against a typical $273,719), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($218 against a typical $192), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1945 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 42% 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 524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Sherwood St, Reading, PA was $1,384. The county assessed it at $85,700.

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