Single cape cod located in Kenhorst Borough, Governor Mifflin Schools. The 3 bed, 2 bath home offers great potential. The home is being sold in as-is condition. Low taxes and a convenient location make this a smart purchase.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gary Lando• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
•610-372-3200 (broker)
•leadcenter@homesale.com (broker)
Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER• Non Subscribing Office
Check out this updated Shillington home boasting a fenced yard, tremendous 1+ car garage and is convenient to shopping, dining, public transportation, and much more. Step through the front gate and up the walk to the covered, inviting front porch. Inside the living room area is freshly painted with new flooring. To the right the formal living room offers elegant tile flooring and access to the first floor bathroom and stairway to the second floor. The kitchen is centrally located with easy access to the dining room, laundry room, mudroom and full bathroom. The mudroom is conveniently located to the back yard and features a first floor laundry. Upstairs three spacious bedrooms each offering ample closet space. The main bedroom has a bonus room that could be an office or converted to a large walk-in closet. The lower level is partially finished with finished walls, ceiling, and freshly painted floor. Great for entertaining the backyard has concrete patio and is entirely fenced. The 1+ car garage is huge and clean with painted floors and finished walls. There is plenty of off street parking as well.
TREND #6508240
Jul 31, 2015
Sold
$112,600
$83/sq ft
Jun 4, 2015
Pending
—
Jan 19, 2015
Listed
$119,900
$88/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002522004
Jul 31, 2015
Sold
$112,600
$83/sq ft
Jun 4, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jan 19, 2015
Listed
$119,900
$88/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 2, 1995
Sold
$84,900
$63/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,994
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2025
$3,994 (+1.4%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2024
$3,939 (+2.8%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2023
$3,833 (+1.2%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2022
$3,789 (+1.2%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2021
$3,744
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2020
$3,744 (+1.2%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2019
$3,700 (+1.7%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2018
$3,636 (+2.0%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2017
$3,566 (+2.8%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2015
$3,468 (+4.5%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2014
$3,317 (+2.2%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2013
$3,246 (+6.5%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2012
$3,047 (+1.5%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2011
$3,002 (+1.8%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2010
$2,949
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
Tax history for 1316 Columbia Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,994
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2025
$3,994 (+1.4%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2024
$3,939 (+2.8%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2023
$3,833 (+1.2%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2022
$3,789 (+1.2%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2021
$3,744
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2020
$3,744 (+1.2%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2019
$3,700 (+1.7%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2018
$3,636 (+2.0%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2017
$3,566 (+2.8%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2015
$3,468 (+4.5%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2014
$3,317 (+2.2%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2013
$3,246 (+6.5%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2012
$3,047 (+1.5%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2011
$3,002 (+1.8%)
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
2010
$2,949
$25,800 + $63,200
$89,000
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,358
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
54530618208836
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-2
Medium-Density Residential District
The purpose of the R-2 Zoning District is to encourage moderate residential development, retain the suburban characteristics of the Borough, and serve as a transition between areas of variable densities. All uses permitted within the R-2 Zoning District shall be serviced by public sanitary sewage disposal facilities and public water supply facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Site, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Interior Features: Formal/Separate Dining Room
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $63,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Exterior Information
Fencing: Chain Link
Lot Information
Lot Features: Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $25,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,358
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $517
County Tax: $681
School Tax: $2,590
Tax Assessed Value: $89,000
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $3,789
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cable
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
100 Amp Service
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Lancaster Ave toward Reading, right on Kenhorst Blvd, right on Columbia
Municipality: KENHORST BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,358
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 54530618208836
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
6/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19607
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$237,000 – $286,000
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