Big price reduction on this Gorgeous Stone Colonial in the most desirable area of Shillington! You will love this location - close to the park and a low traffic street. The interior looks professionally designed with beautiful hardwood floors throughout, a warm and comfortable living room with fireplace and custom mantle, and a large dining room with a big bay window and rustic chandelier. The updated kitchen has newer stainless steel appliances, over the stove microwave, a bright window that looks into the yard, and a convenient side door to the back deck. Upstairs the bedrooms are nicely-sized with big closets, and downstairs there is a large family room with built-ins and recessed lighting and another area that can be used as a gym, rec room, or storage. Other percs of this fantastic home include wide window sills, inset radiators, Nest thermostat, central air, gas heat, modern neutral colors, original door with latch and mail slot, new hot water heater, front porch with built-in bench, mature landsaping with impressive Rhododendron, huge 2-car detached garage, and included one-year HMS home warranty. This house is a must see, schedule your showing today!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$169Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Loretta Leibert• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
A Beautiful Stone Home this property is in mint condition. .. just move in! Glowing oak hardwood flooring throughout, original doors/hardware, mostly Baldwin Brass fixtures, deep windows sills, and arched entries. Elegant ornamental fireplace with marble surround and tile hearth in living room; scone candle lights match chandelier in dining room with front bay window; all stainless steel appliances in kitchen with breakfast nook; and two rooms in the finished lower level! Wonderful setting on tree lined street with unique properties in quiet neighborhood. Mature plantings provide privacy around home. Stamped concrete walkway to covered front porch with built-in bench seat, covered side porches at kitchen and main bedroom, large entertaining deck and paver patio, plus level grounds. Alley access to oversized 2-car garage. Underground pet fence has been installed!
Public Records
Jun 27, 2000
Sold
$157,000
$71/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK180132
Mar 23, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Feb 1, 2000
Listed
$157,000
$71/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 22, 1995
Sold
$140,000
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,265
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2025
$7,265 (+4.6%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2024
$6,943 (+2.7%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2023
$6,762 (+1.1%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2022
$6,686 (+1.2%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2021
$6,609
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2020
$6,609 (+1.2%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2019
$6,533 (+1.2%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2018
$6,457 (+1.9%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2017
$6,337 (+6.0%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2015
$5,979 (+4.5%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2014
$5,721 (+2.2%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2013
$5,599 (+3.5%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2012
$5,410 (+1.4%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2011
$5,334 (+3.2%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2010
$5,167
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
Tax history for 130 Lester Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,265
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2025
$7,265 (+4.6%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2024
$6,943 (+2.7%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2023
$6,762 (+1.1%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2022
$6,686 (+1.2%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2021
$6,609
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2020
$6,609 (+1.2%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2019
$6,533 (+1.2%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2018
$6,457 (+1.9%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2017
$6,337 (+6.0%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2015
$5,979 (+4.5%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2014
$5,721 (+2.2%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2013
$5,599 (+3.5%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2012
$5,410 (+1.4%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2011
$5,334 (+3.2%)
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
2010
$5,167
$61,500 + $90,800
$152,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,612
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
77439619604801
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-1
Residence District
It is the purpose of this district to provide for the maintenance of predominantly single-family detached residential areas at densities of development similar to what now exist.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Breakfast Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $90,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: SEE TAX MAP
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $61,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,612
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $152,300
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $6,261
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Gas, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
Location Information
Cross Street: BROBST
Directions: Museum Rd to N. Brobst, Left on Lester, House on Right
Municipality: SHILLINGTON BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,612
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 77439619604801
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Cumru El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Reading, PA • 19607
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$356,000 – $431,000
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