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$142,877$103 / 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 79How 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
Last sold for $15,700 on Jul 13, 2012

829 GORDON ST

READING, PA 19601
5
Beds
1
Baths
1,386 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.
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$143K
$112K low$174K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$15,700 · Jul 13, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,016 (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.$36,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$13,000

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
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(4)

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
Northwest Area Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Northwest Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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

829 Gordon 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 94% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Berks County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Queen Anne Historic District
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Berks County
  • Newer than 90% of homes in Queen Anne Historic District

What homes are worth in Reading 19601

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

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$79K$427K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$142,877
CheaperTypical $170,440Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$103
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,386 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 829 Gordon St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeQueen Anne Historic DistrictReading 19601Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$142,87730% of homes28% of homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10349% of homes41% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,386 ft²28% of homes33% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²27% of homes32% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than191090% of homes72% of homes21% of homes

About 829 Gordon St

How much is 829 Gordon St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 829 Gordon St, Reading, PA is $142,877 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $112,243 to $173,511. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 829 Gordon St, Reading, PA last sell?

829 Gordon St, Reading, PA last sold on Jul 13, 2012 for $15,700, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 829 Gordon St, Reading, PA?

829 Gordon St, Reading, PA has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,386 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 829 Gordon St, Reading, PA built?

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

What schools serve 829 Gordon St, Reading, PA?

829 Gordon St, Reading, PA is assigned to Northwest Area Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Northwest 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 829 Gordon St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,478 homes in Reading 19601, it is worth more than 28% of them ($142,877 against a typical $170,440), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($103 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,386 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (1,742 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 6% 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 829 Gordon St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 829 Gordon St, Reading, PA was $1,016. The county assessed it at $36,000.

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