In Reading, Pennsylvania, the VA appraisal fee listed on the VA Cleveland fee schedule is $625 for a typical single-family home (and also $625 for a condo). Manufactured homes are listed at $675, and 2–4 unit multi-family properties are listed at $800, with an expected 7-business-day turnaround time.
Reading is in Pennsylvania, so the statewide Pennsylvania line item applies for standard VA appraisal pricing shown in the schedule.
| Property type (Reading, PA) | Appraisal fee | Expected timeliness |
| Single-family (individual) | $625 | 7 business days |
| Condominium | $625 | 7 business days |
| Manufactured home | $675 | 7 business days |
| 2–4 unit multi-family | $800 | 7 business days |
For Pennsylvania, the schedule lists an appraisal timeliness target of 7 business days. The same schedule also shows that certain Pennsylvania counties have a longer (15 business day) timeline for 2–4 unit multi-family appraisals, along with a different fee for that property type.
An appraisal is an independent valuation report ordered during the mortgage process to estimate the property’s market value and confirm it meets lender/loan requirements. The fee typically covers the appraiser’s research, on-site inspection, analysis of comparable sales, and the completed appraisal report delivered to the lender.
- Confirm the property type early (single-family vs. 2–4 unit), because pricing changes by category.
- Make sure the appraiser can access all areas (including basements, utility rooms, and any locked spaces) to avoid rescheduling.
- Provide a short list of upgrades/repairs (with dates) so the appraiser can account for meaningful improvements.