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$220,504$219 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $129,600 on Apr 18, 2018

53 WILSON ST

READING, PA 19609
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,008 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$221K
$208K low$233K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,600 · Apr 18, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,476 (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.$69,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,700

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.0.11
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(2)

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 · 0.2 mi
E
Whitfield ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Wilson West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 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

53 Wilson 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.

  • Worth less than 88% of homes in Reading 19609
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Reading 19609
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Reading 19609

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$499K

This home is worth more than 12% 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$220,504
CheaperTypical $282,246Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$219
CheaperTypical $194Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,008 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,411 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 53 Wilson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19609Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$220,50412% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21971% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,008 ft²11% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac24% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than194940% of homes38% of homes

About 53 Wilson St

How much is 53 Wilson St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 53 Wilson St, Reading, PA is $220,504 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $207,744 to $233,264. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 53 Wilson St, Reading, PA last sell?

53 Wilson St, Reading, PA last sold on Apr 18, 2018 for $129,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 53 Wilson St, Reading, PA?

53 Wilson St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,008 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 53 Wilson St, Reading, PA built?

53 Wilson St, Reading, PA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 Wilson St, Reading, PA?

53 Wilson St, Reading, PA is assigned to Wilson High School (high), rated B+; Whitfield Elementary (elementary), rated A-; Wilson West Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Wilson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 Wilson St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19609?

Among the 3,870 homes in Reading 19609, it is worth more than 12% of them ($220,504 against a typical $282,246), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($219 against a typical $194), it is bigger than 11% of them (1,008 ft² against a typical 1,411 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1949 against a typical 1952). 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 53 Wilson St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Wilson St, Reading, PA was $1,476. The county assessed it at $69,500.

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