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$164,659$99 / 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 95How 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 $84,800 on May 17, 2021

538 N 12TH ST

READING, PA 19604
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,660 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.
871 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$165K
$157K low$172K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$84,800 · May 17, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$980 (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.$34,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$24,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$10,000

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.0.02
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(8)

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(1)

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

E
13th and Green Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.1 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19604These 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.118
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 100.70

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.30,410
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,878 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,990
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%

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How this home compares

538 N 12th 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 90% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Berks County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Outlet District
  • Among the smallest lots in Outlet District
  • Older than 83% of homes in Berks County

What homes are worth in Reading 19604

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

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$83K$371K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Reading 19604.

How it measures up in Reading 19604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19604.

Estimated value$164,659
CheaperTypical $158,397Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Living area1,660 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size871 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,307 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 538 N 12th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOutlet DistrictReading 19604Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$164,65980% of homes56% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9942% of homes24% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,660 ft²73% of homes73% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than871 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190059% of homes44% of homes17% of homes

About 538 N 12th St

How much is 538 N 12th St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 N 12th St, Reading, PA is $164,659 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $156,992 to $172,326. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 N 12th St, Reading, PA last sell?

538 N 12th St, Reading, PA last sold on May 17, 2021 for $84,800, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 7 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 N 12th St, Reading, PA?

538 N 12th St, Reading, PA has 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,660 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 538 N 12th St, Reading, PA built?

538 N 12th St, Reading, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 538 N 12th St, Reading, PA?

538 N 12th St, Reading, PA is assigned to 13th and Green Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Reading Senior High School (high), rated D-; Central Middle School (middle), rated F. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 538 N 12th St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19604?

Among the 7,499 homes in Reading 19604, it is worth more than 56% of them ($164,659 against a typical $158,397), its price per square foot is higher than 24% of them ($99 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,660 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (871 ft² against a typical 1,307 ft²) and it is newer than 44% of them (1900 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 10% 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 538 N 12th St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 538 N 12th St, Reading, PA was $980. The county assessed it at $34,700.

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