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$234,924$251 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $215,000 on Feb 28, 2025

979 UPLAND AVE

READING, PA 19607
2
Beds
1
Baths
936 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.
3,485 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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$235K
$197K low$273K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Feb 28, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$987 (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.$66,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$66,600

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.0.08
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.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(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.

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

E
Mifflin Park Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
H
Governor Mifflin High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Governor Mifflin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19607These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.125
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
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.21,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,951 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,880
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,001
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%

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

979 Upland 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 75% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Reading 19607
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in Kenhorst
  • Older than 87% of homes in Kenhorst

What homes are worth in Reading 19607

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

This home
$168K$658K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Reading 19607.

How it measures up in Reading 19607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19607.

Estimated value$234,924
CheaperTypical $273,784Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 979 Upland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKenhorstReading 19607Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,92428% of homes26% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25174% of homes89% of homes86% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²18% of homes7% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²23% of homes25% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than192013% of homes13% of homes26% of homes

About 979 Upland Ave

How much is 979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA is $234,924 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $197,228 to $272,620. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Feb 28, 2025 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA?

979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 936 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA built?

979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA?

979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Mifflin Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Governor Mifflin High School (high), rated B-; Governor Mifflin Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Governor Mifflin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19607?

Among the 7,626 homes in Reading 19607, it is worth more than 26% of them ($234,924 against a typical $273,784), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($251 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 7% of them (936 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1920 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 25% 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 979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 979 Upland Ave, Reading, PA was $987. The county assessed it at $66,600.

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