1209 Orchard Rd is a 4,756 square foot house on a 1.21 acre lot with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Reading data, we estimate the home's value is $741,289.
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
1.21 acresLot Size
$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$741,289
$36K since August
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This home's estimate is 7.2% higher than the average sale price ($691K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,771 (+2.4%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2025
$14,423 (+1.5%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2024
$14,209 (+1.6%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2023
$13,989
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2022
$13,989
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2021
$13,989 (+1.0%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2020
$13,848
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2019
$13,848
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2018
$13,848 (+0.7%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2017
$13,757 (+6.2%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2015
$12,950 (+1.2%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2014
$12,794
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2013
$12,794 (+6.0%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2012
$12,073
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2011
$12,073 (+6.8%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2010
$11,309
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
Tax history for 1209 Orchard Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,771 (+2.4%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2025
$14,423 (+1.5%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2024
$14,209 (+1.6%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2023
$13,989
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2022
$13,989
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2021
$13,989 (+1.0%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2020
$13,848
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2019
$13,848
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2018
$13,848 (+0.7%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2017
$13,757 (+6.2%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2015
$12,950 (+1.2%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2014
$12,794
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2013
$12,794 (+6.0%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2012
$12,073
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2011
$12,073 (+6.8%)
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
2010
$11,309
$97,500 + $222,500
$320,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Districts preserve and enhance low-density areas composed of one-family detached dwellings on relatively large lots. The R-2 Medium Density District provides a variety of one-family detached, semidetached and attached dwellings. The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 15
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Stone
Pool Information
Pool Type: Plastic
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,756
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 52,708
Legal Block Number: 6
School Tax District: READING SCH DIST
Acres: 1.21
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 2 ST STONE W/POO
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: CITY OF READING
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,756
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.21 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 18530637064693
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Millmont El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.4mi
3/10
Central Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$705,000 – $853,000
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