Very large brick home on corner lot in Governor Mifflin School district. Large lot with fully shaded backyard patio. Why park on the street when you have plenty of private parking with the 2 car garage and the long driveway? The home itself is a solidly built brick single with slate roof. The front features a fully enclosed porch with hanging swing, leading to the spacious living room with a gas fireplace and stone mantel. Local author John Updike is rumored to have been married in this room (not verified). Beautiful period glass French doors lead from the living room to the enclosed sun room and also to the dining room, boasting a lovely bay window. The contemporary kitchen features stainless appliances, wall mounted oven and microwave, granite counters, stone backsplash, tile floors, plus a garden window! Upstairs are four generous sized bedrooms, one of which features and additional enclosed porch plus a gas fireplace. This room also leads to the enormous finished attic, complete with home gym. Lots of room for a bedroom or office up there, as well as additional storage (central air conditioning components are easily accessible as well). In addition to all of this, the home also has a finished basement, adding more than 400 extra sq ft of space. Seller is leaving the beer fridge with tap, so could become the go to spot for entertainment! Several additional storage rooms down here, along with the large laundry room and access to the 2 car garage.
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,343
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
77439511774072
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
R-2
Residence District
It is the purpose of this district to provide for the maintenance of predominantly single- and two-family residential areas at densities of development similar to what now exist.
Directions: Lancaster Ave in Shillington to Philadelphia Ave (or Business 222 to 724), head uphill on Chestnut St, home on right on corner of Broad and Chestnut.
Municipality: SHILLINGTON BORO
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,343
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 77439511774072
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cumru El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
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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Historical weather
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$358,000 – $434,000
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