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$165,144$123 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $39,900 on Jan 22, 2002

542 PERRY ST

READING, PA 19601
5
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,348 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.
1,307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
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.

Valuation

$165K
$152K low$178K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,900 · Jan 22, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,148 (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.$42,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$42,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$42,300

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.0.03
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
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.

E
Riverside Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
M
Northwest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19601These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.128
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
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.34,948
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,822 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,532
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 Perry 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 88% of homes in Berks County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Berks County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Berks County

What homes are worth in Reading 19601

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

This home
$77K$425K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Reading 19601.

How it measures up in Reading 19601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19601.

Estimated value$165,144
CheaperTypical $170,260Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$123
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,348 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,622 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 542 Perry St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlensideReading 19601Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$165,14421% of homes46% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12336% of homes68% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,348 ft²36% of homes30% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²30% of homes33% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than191040% of homes72% of homes20% of homes

About 542 Perry St

How much is 542 Perry St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Perry St, Reading, PA is $165,144 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $151,817 to $178,471. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Perry St, Reading, PA last sell?

542 Perry St, Reading, PA last sold on Jan 22, 2002 for $39,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 Perry St, Reading, PA?

542 Perry St, Reading, PA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,348 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 542 Perry St, Reading, PA built?

542 Perry St, Reading, PA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 542 Perry St, Reading, PA?

542 Perry St, Reading, PA is assigned to Riverside Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Northwest Middle School (middle), rated D; Reading Senior High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Perry St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,611 homes in Reading 19601, it is worth more than 46% of them ($165,144 against a typical $170,260), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($123 against a typical $108), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,348 ft² against a typical 1,622 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²) and it is newer than 72% of them (1910 against a typical 1900). 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 542 Perry St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 Perry St, Reading, PA was $1,148. The county assessed it at $42,300.

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