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$355,677

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2,075

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131 Lester Ave, Shillington, PA 19607

About this home

Welcome to 131 Lester Avenue, a charming 3 bed, 1.5 bath split-level home located in the tranquil community of Shillington. As you step onto the inviting front porch and enter the home, you're greeted by a warm family room adorned with beautiful hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, built-in shelving, and crown molding. The arched doorway leads you into the dining room, ideal for hosting family dinners and gatherings. The living room boasts a large bay window, filling the space with natural light and highlighting the striking brick accent wall. The kitchen is complete with a breakfast nook and convenient access to the backyard, making outdoor dining and entertaining a breeze. Ascending to the next level, you'll find two bedrooms and a full bath. The primary bedroom is situated on the third level, offering a private retreat away from the main living areas. The unfinished basement serves as a workshop area, perfect for DIY projects or additional storage. The home also includes a one-car garage with inside access for added convenience. Outside, the fenced-in yard features a white picket fence, beautiful roses, peonies, wildflowers, hydrangeas, forsythia, lilacs lining the perimeter, and an outdoor fireplace viewable from the bay window. The south-facing home is perfect for indoor plants. Enjoy the level yard with a charming brick patio and shed. Located right across the street from the gorgeous Wyomissing Park Trails and just 4 minutes from Reading Hospital, it's ideal for healthcare workers. Nearby, explore the restaurants and boutiques on Penn Ave in West Reading. Nestled in a private location, this home offers the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility. Don’t miss the opportunity to make 131 Lester Avenue your new home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

10,018 sq ftLot Size

$171Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Tom Toole III • RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester

•610-692-2228 (broker)

•ttoole555@gmail.com (broker)

Listed by ANTHONY Capodanno JR. • RE/MAX Main Line-West Chester

•610-692-2228 (broker)

•ttoole555@gmail.com (broker)

Bought with Michele McCartney • Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

•610-898-1441 (broker)

•frontdesk1110@kw.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK2043370

Redfin Estimate

$355,677

$51K since sold in July 2024$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 5.1% higher than the average sale price ($338K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$320,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,218 sq ft
328 Wheatland Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$340,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,698 sq ft
12 Bare Ave, Reading, PA 19607
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$370,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,928 sq ft
524 Harding Ave, Shillington, PA 19607
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$300,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,170 sq ft
109 New Holland Ave, Reading, PA 19607
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$350,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,934 sq ft
415 Lawrence Ave, Reading, PA 19609
SOLD MAR 23, 2026
$350,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths2,202 sq ft
526 Harding Ave, Shillington, PA 19607

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Market trends in 19607, PA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.6%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$285K

$63 MoM

Avg. days on market

0 days MoM

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6 MoM

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3 beds2 baths1,354 sq ft
109 Ridge St, Reading, PA 19607
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Sale history for 131 Lester Ave

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PABK2043370

Jul 17, 2024

Sold

$305,000

$147/sq ft

Jun 7, 2024

Pending

—

May 31, 2024

Listed

$325,000

$157/sq ft

May 28, 2024

Coming Soon

$325,000

$157/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK375160

May 21, 2021

Sold

$250,000

$120/sq ft

Apr 9, 2021

Price Changed

$253,000

$122/sq ft

Apr 9, 2021

Contingent

—

Apr 1, 2021

Listed

$239,900

$116/sq ft

+40

This is a charming home with a beautiful back yard in old Shillington. The front porch is very welcoming and a great place to pass the time on a warm day . The living room has a gas fireplace that you will enjoy on a chilly day. The family room addition has a bow window that looks out over the back yard. Its a great room for entertaining. The kitchen has a morning room type of bump out to enjoy your morning coffee. The dining room is conveniently located off of the kitchen. There are 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the second level and a spacious master with great closet space on the third level. There is easy access to the attic here. The third level has hardwood flooring under the carpeting. Many home owners have taken the attic space and made it a master bath. The basement has a workshop & there is central heating/air conditioning on this level and a full bath as well. Other houses with the same footprint have converted the basement area into a laundry room & rec room. This is a great Shillington location on a very peaceful street. Make an appointment to see this one .

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,616

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2025

$6,616 (+4.6%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2024

$6,323 (+2.7%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2023

$6,158 (+1.1%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2022

$6,089 (+1.2%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2021

$6,019

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2020

$6,019 (+1.2%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2019

$5,950 (+1.2%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2018

$5,880 (+1.9%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2017

$5,771 (+6.0%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2015

$5,445 (+4.5%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2014

$5,210 (+2.2%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2013

$5,099 (+3.5%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2012

$4,927 (+1.4%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2011

$4,858 (+3.2%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2010

$4,705

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

Tax history for 131 Lester Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,616

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2025

$6,616 (+4.6%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2024

$6,323 (+2.7%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2023

$6,158 (+1.1%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2022

$6,089 (+1.2%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2021

$6,019

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2020

$6,019 (+1.2%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2019

$5,950 (+1.2%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2018

$5,880 (+1.9%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2017

$5,771 (+6.0%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2015

$5,445 (+4.5%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2014

$5,210 (+2.2%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2013

$5,099 (+3.5%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2012

$4,927 (+1.4%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2011

$4,858 (+3.2%)

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

2010

$4,705

$62,300 + $76,400

$138,700

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,879

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Berks County

APN

77439619612090

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Built In, Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Paved Driveway, Private
Attached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Range Hood
Door Features: Storm
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, CeilngFan(s), Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Brick, Vaulted Ceilings

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Full Bath, Half Bath

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick, Mantel(s), Gas/Propane

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Interior Access, Unfinished, Windows, Workshop

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 196
Improvement Assessed Value: $76,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Casement, Bay/Bow
Other Structures: Shed

Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Flood Lights

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $62,300

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,879
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 196
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $990
County Tax: $1,062
School Tax: $4,175
Tax Assessed Value: $138,700
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $6,227

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Circuit Breakers
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: CUMRU
Middle Or Junior School: GOVERNOR MIFFLN
High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Cross Street: Maple Avenue
Directions: Museum Road to State Street to right onto Lester Ave. Home will be on the right.
Municipality: SHILLINGTON BORO

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,879
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 77439619612090

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

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Intermediate School

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi

6/10

Governor Mifflin Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

4/10

Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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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

18% 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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Estimated sale price

$338,000 – $410,000

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Home values near 131 Lester Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
134 Lester Avenue, Shillington, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2132 Sq. Ft.	$279,993
129 Lester Avenue, Shillington, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1686 Sq. Ft.	$332,245

Address	Redfin Estimate
130 Lester Avenue, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2212 Sq. Ft.	$373,954
127 Lester Avenue, Shillington, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1723 Sq. Ft.	$396,456

Address	Redfin Estimate
132 Lester Avenue, Shillington, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2085 Sq. Ft.	$306,371
203 Lester Avenue, Shillington, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1358 Sq. Ft.	$327,049

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