Well maintained all brick 5 unit INCLUDES detached 2 car garage. This 5 unit is self contained (tenants pay their own utilities). 1st floor unit is large 3 BR, with large bathroom and modern kitchen plus living room, rents $850. Units 2, 3 and 4 are all 1 BR apts with LR, kit and bath and rent for $450, $495 & $550. Large detached garage rents for $125 per month. Hurry don't miss this great investor opportunity or live in one and rent out the rest Agent: Need 48 hour notice to show. Great Price
Multi-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$125Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Donnasue Krufka• John Gross Real Estate
•610-779-0914 (broker)
Bought with Donnasue Krufka• John Gross Real Estate
•610-779-0914 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003327343
Redfin Estimate
$583,517
$299K since sold in April 2019$71K since August
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This home's estimate is 13% higher than the average sale price ($516K) of 6 comparable homes.
Well maintained all brick 5 unit INCLUDES detached 2 car garage. This 5 unit is self contained (tenants pay their own utilities). 1st floor unit is large 3 BR, with large bathroom and modern kitchen plus living room, rents $850. Units 2, 3 and 4 are all 1 BR apts with LR, kit and bath and rent for $450, $495 & $550. Large detached garage rents for $125 per month. Hurry don't miss this great investor opportunity or live in one and rent out the rest Agent: Need 48 hour notice to show. Great Price
BRIGHT MLS #1009123074
Oct 29, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 30, 2010
Listed
$250,000
$53/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008973874
Jul 28, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 27, 2010
Listed
$250,000
$53/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 2005
Sold
$215,000
$46/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK140400
Dec 27, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Nov 18, 2004
Listed
$215,000
$46/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,291
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2025
$8,291 (+4.6%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2024
$7,923 (+2.7%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2023
$7,716 (+1.1%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2022
$7,629 (+1.2%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2021
$7,542
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2020
$7,542 (+1.2%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2019
$7,456 (+1.2%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2018
$7,369 (+1.9%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2017
$7,232 (+6.0%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2015
$6,823 (+4.5%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2014
$6,528 (+2.2%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2013
$6,389 (+3.5%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2012
$6,174 (+1.4%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2011
$6,087 (+3.2%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2010
$5,896
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
Tax history for 137 Philadelphia Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,291
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2025
$8,291 (+4.6%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2024
$7,923 (+2.7%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2023
$7,716 (+1.1%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2022
$7,629 (+1.2%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2021
$7,542
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2020
$7,542 (+1.2%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2019
$7,456 (+1.2%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2018
$7,369 (+1.9%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2017
$7,232 (+6.0%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2015
$6,823 (+4.5%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2014
$6,528 (+2.2%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2013
$6,389 (+3.5%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2012
$6,174 (+1.4%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2011
$6,087 (+3.2%)
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
2010
$5,896
$52,900 + $120,900
$173,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-3
Residence District
It is the purpose of this district to provide for residential development of the type and at the density of development similar to what now exists.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 15
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 4,683
# of Units: 4
# of Stories: 3
Stories Type: 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 21,344
Legal Block Number: 87
School Tax District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN SCH DIST
Acres: 0.49
County Use Description: 3 ST BRICK 2-4 FAM
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: SHILLINGTON BORO
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,683
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.49 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 77439508870966
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Cumru El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being 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
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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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
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Estimated sale price
$555,000 – $672,000
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