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$276,610$213 / 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 97How 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

56 WALNUT ST

READING, PA 19606
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,296 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$277K
$268K low$285K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,337 (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.$77,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$54,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,700

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.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
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

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

E
Jacksonwald Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
H
Exeter Township Senior High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Exeter Township Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.5 mi

District: Exeter Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19606These 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.87
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.129
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.38,040
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,364 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,344
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,703
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

56 Walnut 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 68% of homes in St. Lawrence
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in Reading 19606
  • Smaller than 74% of homes in St. Lawrence
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Reading 19606

What homes are worth in Reading 19606

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

This home
$125K$632K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Reading 19606.

How it measures up in Reading 19606

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19606.

Estimated value$276,610
CheaperTypical $310,896Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,586 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 56 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSt. LawrenceReading 19606Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$276,61032% of homes37% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21364% of homes72% of homes65% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²26% of homes28% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac31% of homes30% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than197151% of homes50% of homes56% of homes

About 56 Walnut St

How much is 56 Walnut St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 Walnut St, Reading, PA is $276,610 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $267,750 to $285,470. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 Walnut St, Reading, PA last sell?

56 Walnut St, Reading, PA last sold on Aug 6, 1973, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 Walnut St, Reading, PA?

56 Walnut St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 56 Walnut St, Reading, PA built?

56 Walnut St, Reading, PA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 Walnut St, Reading, PA?

56 Walnut St, Reading, PA is assigned to Jacksonwald Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Exeter Township Senior High School (high), rated A; Exeter Township Junior High School (middle), rated C. All sit in Exeter Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 56 Walnut St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19606?

Among the 12,533 homes in Reading 19606, it is worth more than 37% of them ($276,610 against a typical $310,896), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($213 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 28% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,586 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1971 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 39% 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 56 Walnut St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Walnut St, Reading, PA was $1,337. The county assessed it at $77,700.

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