Sold972d on marketHistoric · 96 yrs
427 Museum Rd
West Reading, PA, 19611 • 19611 • Berks County
$430,000
$154/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,796Sqft
0.3 acLot
1930Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1930 · 96 years of history
None Available
19611
Outdoor Living
Patio
2 Fireplaces
Cozy heat source
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
2-Car Garage
Garage Faces Front · Attached
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
13 views
People checking out this listing
972 days on market
Established listing
$154/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1930 · Historic
Welcome to 427 Museum Road, a beautiful French Country brick home located in the Heart of West Reading. This home offers main level great room accented with a wall of windows adding natural daylight. Powder room was remolded into a full bath with shower and vanity. The spacious formal dining room is enhanced, with wide plank hardwood floors, fireplace and wall sconces. Adjoining this room you will observe a charming sitting room with a unique display cupboard, French Doors will lead you into an office featuring exterior brick wall, skylights, ceiling fan, track lighting and tile floor. French door exits to a 24 x 28 private paver patio surrounded by lovely professionally landscaped gardens. The amazing kitchen has every attention to detail, 3 pantries, granite counter top, tile backsplash, 2 wall ovens, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, double stainless-steel sink, 2 refrigerators, wine rack, wood beamed ceiling. The convenient work room provides cedar lined closet, desk area, and door to private patio – and entrance to a 2-car garage. Ascend to second level up a stunning stairway. Laundry room is on this level enhanced with laundry sink, built-in storage drawers, shoe rack, closets, utility table and unique light fixture combined with fan. The master bedroom offers built-in dresser drawers and 2 spacious closets, master bath features walk-in shower, vanity, soaking tub and sky lights. There are 3 other bedrooms, one with built-in twin beds and storage drawers and built in desks, along with full bath completes this level. The lower-level game room provides wood burning fireplace, wet bar with refrigerator, bar stools, unique impressive display cabinet, vinyl plank flooring plus storage area. Adding charm to this home, are solid wooden doors, unique plaster walls, replacement windows and many more details. This property is walking distance to schools, West Reading pool and playground, and Happy Hollow playground, West Reading basketball and Pickle Ball courts, Reading Public Museum and many fine restaurants and shopping on Penn Avenue. Schedule your private tour!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights unique plaster walls, unique display cupboard, and wood beamed ceiling as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,658/month
Principal & Interest$2,085
Property Tax$430
Insurance$143
Down payment20% ($86,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.10% rate · 30yr fixed · $344,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1930
HeatingHeat Pump, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot0.30 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
ConditionExcellent
Year built1930
Stories2
Systems
HeatingHeat Pump, Electric
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
RoofAsphalt,Shingle
ConstructionBrick
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Faces Front, Attached
Garage2 spaces
BasementFinished
Fireplaces2
Lot0.30 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood19611
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$9,807
Parcel93530605272727
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths3
Features & details
15 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Built-in Features
Cedar Closet(s)
Floor Plan - Traditional
Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen - Table Space
Solar Tube(s)
Bathroom - Stall Shower
Bar
Beamed Ceilings
Plaster Walls
Appliances
Microwave
Self Cleaning Oven
Washer
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Oven
Oven/Range - Electric
Refrigerator
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Heating
Heat Pump
Electric
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Upper Level
Windows
Double Pane Windows
Replacement
Skylight(s)
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Lighting
Sidewalks
Parking
Garage Faces Front
Attached
Construction
Brick
Patio & Porch
Patio
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Cable Connected
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market972
Est. value$494,200
Est. rent$2,804/mo
Tax rate1.51%
Price/sqft$154
On marketMay 5, 2023
PostedMay 5, 2023
Last sold$430,000
MLS updatedApr 19, 2024
Tour days6
Views13
How are the schools in West Reading?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
West Reading, PA, 19611
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 11, 2023Sold$430,000$154Bright MLS
Jul 5, 2023Pending Sale$430,000$154Bright MLS
Jun 28, 2023Price Change$430,000$154Bright MLS
Jun 5, 2023Price Change$475,000$170Bright MLS
May 25, 2023Price Change$515,000$184Bright MLS
May 5, 2023Listed For Sale$555,000$198Bright MLS
Sold$430,000
Aug 11, 2023•$154/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$430,000
Jul 5, 2023•$154/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$430,000
Jun 28, 2023•$154/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$475,000
Jun 5, 2023•$170/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$515,000
May 25, 2023•$184/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$555,000
May 5, 2023•$198/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$9,478$175,100
Apr 10, 2024$9,678$175,100
Apr 10, 2023$7,790$185,200
Apr 10, 2022$9,501$185,200
Apr 10, 2021$9,336$185,200
Apr 10, 2020$9,064$185,200
Apr 10, 2019$8,876$185,200
Apr 10, 2018$8,626$185,200
Apr 10, 2017$8,434$185,200
Apr 10, 2016$2,717$185,200
Apr 10, 2015$2,627$185,200
Apr 10, 2014—$185,200
Apr 10, 2013—$173,600
Apr 10, 2012—$173,600
Apr 10, 2011—$173,600
Apr 10, 2010—$173,600
Apr 10, 2009—$173,600
Apr 10, 2008—$173,600
Apr 10, 2007—$173,600
Apr 10, 2006—$173,600
Apr 10, 2005—$173,600
Apr 10, 2004—$173,600
Apr 10, 2003—$173,600
Apr 10, 2002—$173,600
Apr 10, 2000—$173,600
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
West Reading, PA • Berks County
Nearby cities
BirdsboroBoyertownDouglassvilleFleetwoodHamburgKutztownMacungieMohnton
Nearby zip codes
19611
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