1540 Argonne Rd is a 2,018 square foot house on a 7,841 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Reading data, we estimate the home's value is $305,408.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$151Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$305,408
$3,000 since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 2.3% higher than the average sale price ($298K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,877 (+2.4%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2025
$3,786 (+1.5%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2024
$3,730 (+1.6%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2023
$3,672
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2022
$3,672
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2021
$3,672 (+1.0%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2020
$3,635
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2019
$3,635
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2018
$3,635 (+0.7%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2017
$3,611 (+6.2%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2015
$3,399 (+1.2%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2014
$3,358
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2013
$3,358 (+6.0%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2012
$3,169
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2011
$3,169 (+6.8%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2010
$2,969
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
Tax history for 1540 Argonne Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,877 (+2.4%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2025
$3,786 (+1.5%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2024
$3,730 (+1.6%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2023
$3,672
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2022
$3,672
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2021
$3,672 (+1.0%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2020
$3,635
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2019
$3,635
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2018
$3,635 (+0.7%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2017
$3,611 (+6.2%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2015
$3,399 (+1.2%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2014
$3,358
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2013
$3,358 (+6.0%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2012
$3,169
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2011
$3,169 (+6.8%)
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
2010
$2,969
$30,100 + $53,900
$84,000
*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 Sq. Ft: 504
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Warm Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,018
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Legal Block Number: 28
School Tax District: READING SCH DIST
Acres: 0.18
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY SPLIT LEVEL
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: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,018
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 19530722281951
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Glenside El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
Northwest Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
1/10
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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 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$291,000 – $352,000
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