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$240,096$536 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

A COTTAGE LN

READING, PA 19605
1
Beds
0.5
Baths
448 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.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$240K
$189K low$291K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$86 (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.$6,600 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.51
55
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
70
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
38
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBerks
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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.

H
Schuylkill Valley High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Schuylkill Valley Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Schuylkill Valley Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.3 mi

District: Schuylkill Valley 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

A Cottage Ln 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 72% of homes in Berks County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Reading 19605
  • Among the smallest 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
$158K$568K

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$240,096
CheaperTypical $301,221Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$536
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area448 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How A Cottage Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19605Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$240,09631% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$536almost all homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than448 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than196047% of homes48% of homes

About A Cottage Ln

How much is A Cottage Ln, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for A Cottage Ln, Reading, PA is $240,096 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $188,816 to $291,376. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is A Cottage Ln, Reading, PA?

A Cottage Ln, Reading, PA has 1 bedrooms, 0.5 bathrooms and 448 square feet of living space.

When was A Cottage Ln, Reading, PA built?

A Cottage Ln, Reading, PA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve A Cottage Ln, Reading, PA?

A Cottage Ln, Reading, PA is assigned to Schuylkill Valley High School (high), rated B-; Schuylkill Valley Middle School (middle), rated C; Schuylkill Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Schuylkill Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does A Cottage Ln, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19605?

Among the 7,547 homes in Reading 19605, it is worth more than 31% of them ($240,096 against a typical $301,221), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($536 against a typical $191), it is bigger than almost none of them (448 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²) and it is newer than 47% of them (1960 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 28% 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 A Cottage Ln, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for A Cottage Ln, Reading, PA was $86. The county assessed it at $6,600.

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