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$248,374$259 / ft²
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Last sold for $109,900 on Sep 6, 2011

8 MONROE ST

READING, PA 19605
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$248K
$236K low$261K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$109,900 · Sep 6, 2011

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.$76,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,500

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.0.15
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.

M
Muhlenberg Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 0.8 mi
H
Muhlenberg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Muhlenberg Elementary CenterC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi

District: Muhlenberg School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19605These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.132
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.97%
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.8.0%
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.22,354
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,307 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,848
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,264
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

8 Monroe 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 70% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Reading 19605
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Reading 19605
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Berks County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Reading 19605

What homes are worth in Reading 19605

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

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$168K$578K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Reading 19605.

How it measures up in Reading 19605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19605.

Estimated value$248,374
CheaperTypical $307,190Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$259
CheaperTypical $195Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,499 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 8 Monroe St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19605Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$248,37431% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25988% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²8% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac34% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than194027% of homes35% of homes

About 8 Monroe St

How much is 8 Monroe St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 8 Monroe St, Reading, PA is $248,374 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $236,191 to $260,557. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 8 Monroe St, Reading, PA last sell?

8 Monroe St, Reading, PA last sold on Sep 6, 2011 for $109,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 8 Monroe St, Reading, PA?

8 Monroe St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 8 Monroe St, Reading, PA built?

8 Monroe St, Reading, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8 Monroe St, Reading, PA?

8 Monroe St, Reading, PA is assigned to Muhlenberg Middle School (middle), rated D; Muhlenberg High School (high), rated D+; Muhlenberg Elementary Center (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Muhlenberg School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8 Monroe St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19605?

Among the 7,557 homes in Reading 19605, it is worth more than 31% of them ($248,374 against a typical $307,190), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($259 against a typical $195), it is bigger than 8% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,499 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1940 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 30% 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 8 Monroe St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Monroe St, Reading, PA was $1,148. The county assessed it at $76,500.

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