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Last sold for $3,125,000 on Nov 30, 2016

53 E FRANKLIN ST

TOPTON, PA 19562
24
Beds
12
Baths
7,520 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.
1.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1978
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$3,125,000 · Nov 30, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,488 (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.$938,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$221,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$717,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$938,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$938,800

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.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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.48
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
Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.5 mi
H
Brandywine Heights High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Brandywine Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi

District: Brandywine Heights Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19562These 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.156
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
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.894
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.886 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,751
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,580
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

53 E Franklin 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
  • Among the largest lots in Topton 19562
  • Newer than 82% of homes in Topton 19562

How it measures up in Topton 19562

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Topton 19562.

Living area7,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1978
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 53 E Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTopton 19562Berks County
Living areabigger than7,520 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.48 acalmost all homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than197882% of homes62% of homes

About 53 E Franklin St

When did 53 E Franklin St, Topton, PA last sell?

53 E Franklin St, Topton, PA last sold on Nov 30, 2016 for $3,125,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 E Franklin St, Topton, PA?

53 E Franklin St, Topton, PA has 24 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, 7,520 square feet of living space and a 1.48-acre lot.

When was 53 E Franklin St, Topton, PA built?

53 E Franklin St, Topton, PA was built in 1978, making it 48 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 53 E Franklin St, Topton, PA?

53 E Franklin St, Topton, PA is assigned to Brandywine Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Brandywine Heights High School (high), rated B; Brandywine Heights Middle School (middle). All sit in Brandywine Heights Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 E Franklin St, Topton, PA compare to other homes in Topton 19562?

Among the 725 homes in Topton 19562, it is bigger than almost all of them (7,520 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (1.48 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 82% of them (1978 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 53 E Franklin St, Topton, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 53 E Franklin St, Topton, PA was $16,488. The county assessed it at $938,800.

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