229 Reading Avenue
Description
- Listed by: Creighton P Stringer 484.529.9624 crstringer@msn.com • Pagoda Realty
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$369,900
Avg days on market
18
Sale-to-list ratio
103.1%
Reading, PA
9 comparable properties found
$369,900
Sold 12/22/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1,908
- Square Feet
- 0.15
- Acres
$325,000
Sold 09/26/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,144
- Square Feet
- 0.13
- Acres
$306,000
Sold 02/14/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,184
- Square Feet
- 0.39
- Acres
$415,000
Sold 09/09/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,140
- Square Feet
- 0.52
- Acres
$368,000
Sold 02/24/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1,927
- Square Feet
- 0.18
- Acres
$339,800
Sold 10/24/25
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1,798
- Square Feet
- 0.32
- Acres
Location
Sold By RE/MAX Of Reading
$2,146 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$1,815
$331
$0
1Property Information for 229 Reading Avenue
Property Details
- Taxes: $3,973 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Berks County
- Tax ID Number: 77-4396-20-70-6147
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Cape Cod
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: No
- Expected On Market Date: 07-05-2024
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
- Municipality: SHILLINGTON BORO
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,910.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1941
- Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
Location
- School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
- School District County ID: 300200397317
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: BERKS
- MLS Area: Shillington Boro (10277)
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Assessed Value: $88,500
- Year Assessed: 2023
- County Tax: $678
- Improvement Assessed Value: $56,200
- City Town Tax: $632
- Land Assessed Value: $32,300
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 113
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 6147
- School Tax: $2,664
- Tax Page Number: 1
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Basement
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Den
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 20.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Type: Basement
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,910.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,910.00
- Total SQFT: 1,910.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Stone
- Roof: Pitched, Rubber, Shingle
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Basement Type: Drain, Interior Access
- Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Landscaping, Level
- Fencing: Privacy, Vinyl
- Parcel ID: 1564967
Parking
- Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
- Accessibility Features: None
- Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Other
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
- List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
Property History for 229 Reading Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK2045356 | $339,900 | — |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK2045356 | — | |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2045356 | $339,900 | — |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #651048245 | $219,900 | +81.3% / yr |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK340172 | $219,900 | — |
| Jun 6, 2019 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK340172 | — | |
| Apr 29, 2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK340172 | $229,500 | — |
| May 22, 2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #597436144 | $59,738 | -50.2% / yr |
| Oct 2, 2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #558764455 | $187,000 | — |
| Oct 2, 2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002603100 | $187,000 | — |
| Jul 25, 2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002603100 | — | |
| May 14, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002603100 | $189,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/30/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK2045356 | $339,900 |
| 07/09/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK2045356 | — |
| 07/05/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2045356 | $339,900 |
| 07/31/2019 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #651048245 | $219,900 +81.3% / yr |
| 07/31/2019 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK340172 | $219,900 |
| 06/06/2019 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK340172 | — |
| 04/29/2019 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK340172 | $229,500 |
| 05/22/2017 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #597436144 | $59,738 -50.2% / yr |
| 10/02/2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #558764455 | $187,000 |
| 10/02/2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002603100 | $187,000 |
| 07/25/2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002603100 | — |
| 05/14/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002603100 | $189,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 229 Reading Avenue
Taxable Value
Land
$32,300Additions
$56,200Tax Record
2026
$1,430 ($119 / month)Home Facts
Beds
3Baths
2.5Total Finished SqFt
1,910 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
1,910 SqFtStories
2Lot Size
5,663 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
1941County
BERKSAPN
77439620706147Fireplace Type
Has FireplaceSchools near 229 Reading Avenue
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Cumru El School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Intermediate School Public5 to 6 | ||
Governor Mifflin Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
Governor Mifflin Senior High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 229 Reading Avenue, Reading, PA 19607 | $339,900 | 3 | 3 | 1,910 | 5,662 |
$320,000 | 5 | 2 | 2,844 | 12,632 | |
– | 6 | 4 | 2,880 | 6,098 | |
$153,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,200 | 3,049 | |
$95,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,095 | 7,405 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,956 | 6,098 | |
$86,900 | 3 | 2 | – | 1,742 | |
$135,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,294 | 3,920 | |
$70,000 | 2 | 1 | 900 | 3,920 | |
$116,700 | – | – | 1,168 | 3,049 | |
$84,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,302 | 3,489 | |
– | – | – | – | 2,614 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 1,820 | 3,920 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 2,520 | 6,970 | |
$200,000 | – | – | 1,970 | 3,049 | |
$249,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,757 | 24,394 |
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