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$261,381$152 / 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

542 FRANKLIN ST

WEST READING, PA 19611
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,716 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$261K
$247K low$276K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,784 (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.$78,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,900

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.0.09
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.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

M
Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Wyomissing Hills Elementary CenterA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.6 mi

District: Wyomissing Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19611These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,678
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,498 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,985
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,385
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

542 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.

  • Worth less than 66% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in West Reading
  • Bigger than 82% of homes in Reading 19611
  • Has a bigger lot than 80% of homes in West Reading
  • Older than 83% of homes in Reading 19611

What homes are worth in Reading 19611

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

This home
$135K$458K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Reading 19611.

How it measures up in Reading 19611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19611.

Estimated value$261,381
CheaperTypical $246,237Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,716 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,049 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 542 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest ReadingReading 19611Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$261,38141% of homes59% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15212% of homes20% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,716 ft²81% of homes82% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²80% of homes62% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than191822% of homes17% of homes22% of homes

About 542 Franklin St

How much is 542 Franklin St, West Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Franklin St, West Reading, PA is $261,381 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $246,777 to $275,985. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 542 Franklin St, West Reading, PA?

542 Franklin St, West Reading, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,716 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 542 Franklin St, West Reading, PA built?

542 Franklin St, West Reading, PA was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 542 Franklin St, West Reading, PA?

542 Franklin St, West Reading, PA is assigned to Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated C+; Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Wyomissing Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Franklin St, West Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19611?

Among the 2,696 homes in Reading 19611, it is worth more than 59% of them ($261,381 against a typical $246,237), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($152 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 82% of them (1,716 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 3,049 ft²) and it is newer than 17% of them (1918 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 34% 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 542 Franklin St, West Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Franklin St, West Reading, PA was $1,784. The county assessed it at $78,900.

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