39 Philadelphia Avenue

Closed 3/12/21
Closed 3/12/21
Front of this beautiful historic property
28-foot front porch, looking south
Front porch, looking northwest toward Lanc. Ave.
Living room, w/ ceiling fan, cpt, Fr. door to DR
Formal DR , 4 windows, lovely pine floor
Remodeled kit, quartz countertops, tile floor
1st floor full bath, cer. tile, tub & shower
BR #3 on 2nd flr, used as office, door to attic
Rear BR, large closet, carpet, 4 windows
Front BR, large closet, carpet
2nd flr. kit., new countertop & backsplash
2nd flr. kitchen , door to cov. balcony
2nd fl full bath, cer tile, tub & shower
2nd fl 20' rear balcony, awnings, off 2nd fl kit.
1st floor rear porch, awnings, off kitchen
Rear of house, wood stairway to 2nd floor
Rear of house showing two porches
Back yard, plenty of room to play
"Snowball bush" beautiful in May
Garden shed in rear of property
Ist fl kitchen showing door to rear porch
Blue hydrangea to south of front porch
Living room showing 3 windows
1st floor rear porch off kitchen
Parking area in rear of property
Back yard from parking area
Parking area
Parking area
Roomy basement for storage
Entry foyer from front porch
Rear of house showing porches
Porch, balcony, stairs to second floor
Sold
Last Sold Price
$232,000
3 beds1,688 sqft$137/sqft
39 Philadelphia Ave, Reading, PA 19607
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,712 sq ftLot Size
1910Year Built
$137/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is a beautiful, historic and well-maintained detached home in Shillington. The dwelling is stone construction, similar to Holland stone, and is in exceptionally fine condition. 1st fl. provides a LR, formal DR, full bath, kitchen & entry foyer. Door from kitchen to cov. rear porch is used as the entry & exit by the owners, with parking in the rear. 1st fl cov. rear porch has new vinyl-clad railings, and newer awnings. Lovely back yard, plenty of off-st. parking, and a great place to watch Shillington...This is a beautiful, historic and well-maintained detached home in Shillington. The dwelling is stone construction, similar to Holland stone, and is in exceptionally fine condition. 1st fl. provides a LR, formal DR, full bath, kitchen & entry foyer. Door from kitchen to cov. rear porch is used as the entry & exit by the owners, with parking in the rear. 1st fl cov. rear porch has new vinyl-clad railings, and newer awnings. Lovely back yard, plenty of off-st. parking, and a great place to watch Shillington fireworks. Perennials, lilacs, forsythia, hydrangea, etc. It's a quick 2 min. walk to Mifflin home games. The full basement is unfinished & provides great storage. Kitchen was remodeled with quartz counter tops, an island, retro tile backsplash, tile floor (goes into hallway and entry foyer), porcelain farm sink with two drain sides. Formal DR has a pine floor which was refinished, and DR has a storage nook plus Fr. doors to living room. LR is painted, ceiling fan, newer carpet, 3 windows across front form a "bay window" bump-out. Two coat closets are on 1st fl. and 2 pantry closets. The first floor full bath has original cer. tile, tub, and shower, and two medicine cabinets. Entry foyer from the front door, off the large covered front porch, was used as the entrance to 2nd floor apt. when the property was a 2-unit. Stairs to 2nd floor lead to 2 nice-sized BRs with good closets, one smaller BR, and the second kitchen, recently updated...which could easily become a bedroom . Refrig. & elec. range are in that 2nd fl. kitchen. New retro countertop, very nice wooden cabinets, newer tile fl., door to another cov. porch...a "balcony" with awnings, and new vinyl-clad railings...a lovely place to sit. Outside wooden stairs from back of property to 2nd floor were rebuilt & re-stained. Full bath on 2nd fl is ceramic tile, nice cond., tub, & shower. A stacked laundry unit used to be in what is now the linen closet, and could be reinstalled if 2nd laundry is desired. Large attic provides storage. Some replacement windows. Lots of handy storage nooks throughout this home, surprisingly good closet space, and lots of windows for light. This dwelling would be ideal for a 2nd living unit, for an in-law living space. or used as it is now as a single family home with lots of possibilities & living arrangements. May be returned to use as a 2-unit. Short walk to Mifflin Middle School and High School, and close to shopping, restaurants, and parade route.
  • Listed by: Lorrayne B Klahr 610.223.7370 lorrayne@mindspring.com • RE/MAX Of Reading
Listing closed: 03/12/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK359648

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 39 Philadelphia Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,193 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 77-4395-08-78-6209
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Entry Floor Number: 1
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 2.5
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Garden/Lawn
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 06-27-2020
  • Subdivision: SHILLINGTON
  • Subdivision: SHILLINGTON (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: Brobst St.
  • Municipality: SHILLINGTON BORO
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 8
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,688.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • 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 Winterized Y/N: No
  • Property Condition: Very Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Lot Size: 0.20 AC / 8,712 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District County ID: 300200397317
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Shillington Boro (10277)
Waterfront / Water Access
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $27,500
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $211
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $21,400
  • City Town Tax: $196
  • Land Assessed Value: $6,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 3326
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 6209
  • School Tax: $786
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $6
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Financial Information
Expenses
  • Water Avg Month: $75
  • Water Prev 12 Months: $900
  • Heating Oil Avg Month: $150
  • Heating Oil Prev 12 Months: $1,800
  • Electric Avg Month: $80
  • Electric Prev 12 Months: $960
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,688.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
  • Total SQFT: 1,688.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Floors In Unit Count: 3
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Southwest
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3041/8083/9520/304180839520_512_384_WM_HLFZ41yFhAXJgif1.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Partially Carpeted, Hardwood, Wood
  • Basement Type: Drain, Full, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 43.00 x 195.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, Road Frontage
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Fencing: Split Rail
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 1563969
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street
  • Off Street - # of Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Attic, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Motion Detectors
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Replacement, Screens
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 39 Philadelphia Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 12, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #695111995

$225,000—
Mar 12, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1455092056

$225,000

+2.6% / yr

Mar 12, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK359648

$232,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/12/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #695111995

$225,000
03/12/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1455092056

$225,000

+2.6% / yr

03/12/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK359648

$232,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 39 Philadelphia Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$37,500Additions$70,100Total$107,600
Tax Record2026$1,738 ($145 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,688 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,688 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910CountyBERKSAPN77439508785158

Schools near 39 Philadelphia Avenue

This home is within Governor Mifflin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cumru El School
Public - PK to 4
Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 39 Philadelphia Avenue, Reading, PA 19607
$232,000
3
1,688
8,712
39 Philadelphia Avenue, Unit R, Shillington, PA 19607
$75,000
–
–
1,152
–
220 South Brobst Street, Shillington, PA 19607
–
3
2
2,096
12,632
220 North Brobst Street, Reading, PA 19607
–
–
–
1,272
–
102 South Brobst Street, Shillington, PA 19607
–
–
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3,772
14,375
35 Philadelphia Avenue, Reading, PA 19607
–
2
1
832
15,246

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