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$170,211$88 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $30,000 on Mar 14, 2016

653 LANCASTER AVE

READING, PA 19611
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,942 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.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$170K
$161K low$180K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Mar 14, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,375 (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.$48,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$16,100

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.0.04
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(3)

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(3)

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

E
Millmont Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Reading 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

653 Lancaster Ave 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 Reading 19611
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Reading 19611
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Millmont
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Millmont
  • Older than 74% of homes in Berks County

What homes are worth in Reading 19611

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

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$133K$439K

This home is worth more than 10% 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$170,211
CheaperTypical $237,101Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,942 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,300 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,049 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 653 Lancaster Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMillmontReading 19611Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$170,21121% of homes10% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$88almost no homesalmost no homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,942 ft²93% of homes90% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²9% of homes9% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than192034% of homes28% of homes26% of homes

About 653 Lancaster Ave

How much is 653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA is $170,211 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $160,788 to $179,634. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Mar 14, 2016 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA?

653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,942 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA built?

653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA?

653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Millmont Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Central Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19611?

Among the 2,693 homes in Reading 19611, it is worth more than 10% of them ($170,211 against a typical $237,101), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($88 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 90% of them (1,942 ft² against a typical 1,300 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 3,049 ft²) and it is newer than 28% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 11% 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 653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 653 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA was $1,375. The county assessed it at $48,700.

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