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$311,309
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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 25, 2026
Last sold for $80,000 on Sep 23, 2015

816 BIRCH ST # R

READING, PA 19605
0
Baths
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$311K
$274K low$348K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Sep 23, 2015
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$311,309
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$249,047

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18 (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.$1,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 1.3 mi
H
Muhlenberg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Muhlenberg Elementary CenterC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.6 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

816 Birch St # R 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 70% 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.

This home
$164K$570K

This home is worth more than 51% 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$311,309
CheaperTypical $305,882Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

How 816 Birch St # R ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19605Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$311,30951% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac70% of homes54% of homes

About 816 Birch St # R

How much is 816 Birch St # R, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 816 Birch St # R, Reading, PA is $311,309 as of Jun 25, 2026. The likely range is $274,243 to $348,375. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 816 Birch St # R, Reading, PA last sell?

816 Birch St # R, Reading, PA last sold on Sep 23, 2015 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 816 Birch St # R, Reading, PA?

816 Birch St # R, 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 816 Birch St # R, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19605?

Among the 7,558 homes in Reading 19605, it is worth more than 51% of them ($311,309 against a typical $305,882) and its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.21 ac). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 50% 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 816 Birch St # R, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 816 Birch St # R, Reading, PA was $18. The county assessed it at $1,200.

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