SoldForeclosure1045d on marketHistoric · 136 yrs
38 Philadelphia Ave
Reading, PA, 19607 • 19607 • Berks County
$44,000
$35/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,265Sqft
0.11 acLot
1890Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1890 · 136 years of history
None Available
19607
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
This home is in high demand
Listed 1045 days ago · Top 5% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
1045 days on market
Established listing
$35/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 5% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
Likelihood score
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1890 · Historic
Shillingtown Twin with extensive fire damage. Great location. Cash only.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$287/month
Principal & Interest$228
Property Tax$44
Insurance$15
Down payment20% ($8,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $35,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1890
HeatingHot Water, Oil
CoolingNone
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot4,791 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1890
Stories2
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Oil
CoolingNone
ConstructionVinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street, Driveway
BasementFull,Unfinished
Lot4,791 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood19607
ZoningRES
Annual tax$3,099
Parcel77439507774945
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Eat-in Kitchen
Appliances
Water Heater
Heating
Hot Water
Oil
Cooling
None
Laundry
Main Level
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
On Street
Driveway
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Aluminum Siding
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1045
Est. value$240,100
Est. rent$2,106/mo
Tax rate1.51%
Price/sqft$35
On marketJan 18, 2023
PostedJan 18, 2023
Last sold$44,000
MLS updatedMay 30, 2023
Tour days6
How are the schools in Reading?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Reading, PA, 19607
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 30, 2023Sold$44,000$35Bright MLS
Jul 2, 2018Sold$115,000$91Public Record
May 16, 2018Pending Sale$115,000$91RE/MAX OF READING
May 10, 2018Listed For Sale$115,000$91RE/MAX Of Reading
May 1, 2008Sold$127,000$100Public Record
Sold$44,000
May 30, 2023•$35/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$115,000
Jul 2, 2018•$91/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$115,000
May 16, 2018•$91/sqft•RE/MAX OF READING
Listed For Sale$115,000
May 10, 2018•$91/sqft•RE/MAX Of Reading
Sold$127,000
May 1, 2008•$100/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$3,439$69,800
Apr 10, 2024$3,182$69,800
Apr 10, 2023$3,099$69,800
Apr 10, 2022$3,064$69,800
Apr 10, 2021$3,029$69,800
Apr 10, 2020$3,029$69,800
Apr 10, 2019$2,994$69,800
Apr 10, 2018$2,959$69,800
Apr 10, 2017$2,905$69,800
Apr 10, 2016$993$69,800
Apr 10, 2015$907$69,800
Apr 10, 2014—$69,800
Apr 10, 2013—$69,800
Apr 10, 2012—$69,800
Apr 10, 2011—$69,800
Apr 10, 2010—$69,800
Apr 10, 2009—$69,800
Apr 10, 2008—$69,800
Apr 10, 2007—$69,800
Apr 10, 2006—$69,800
Apr 10, 2005—$69,800
Apr 10, 2004—$69,800
Apr 10, 2003—$69,800
Apr 10, 2002—$69,800
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Reading, PA • Berks County
Nearby cities
BirdsboroBoyertownDouglassvilleFleetwoodHamburgKutztownMacungieMohnton
Nearby zip codes
19607
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