Immaculate Classic Stone Cape Colonial home with the perfect combination of old world craftsmanship and the luxury of tastefully done updates. This home is located in one of Berks County's most beautiful neighborhoods with tree-lined streets. You will love this home the minute you see it. The wide plank pegged hardwood oak floors exhibit a level of quality craftsmanship not seen in today's homes. The kitchen has been completely remodeled and would be a chef's dream. The open kitchen to dining area layout makes everyday living a joy, as well as for entertaining guests. The kitchen has a farm house sink, granite counter tops, and stainless steel appliances. The great room is very spacious and features a wood burning fireplace with an included flat screen TV. A side porch has been transformed into a lovely sun room that is sure to be a favorite spot to relax with a good book. The main floor has a 4th bedroom that could also be a private office. The second floor has a custom designed master suite that is seldom seen in a home of this era, including a modern bath and walk-in closet. The secondary bedrooms have also been updated to allow for plenty of closet space. The basement has a finished family room with a fireplace and flexibility to be used for so many different uses. The outdoor space is equally impressive with a large deck that looks over a beautiful . 49 acre yard with mature trees that provide plenty of shade. There is an attached one car garage, as well as a detached one car garage with extra room for bikes and kayaks. All of this just minutes from the Old Wyomissing walking trails and all major conveniences. This is the home you have been waiting to buy.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
0.49 acresLot Size
$179Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kent Gutzler• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Bought with Mark Crystal• Sands & Company Real Estate
Location, Location, Location. Mature gardens and plantings abound in this three bedroom, 2 1/2 bath cape cod style fieldstone home on . 49 acre in the heart of Shillington. Entrance to home features foyer, complete w/ random width hardwood flooring and elegant staircase. Charming eat-in kit w/ tile floor, corian countertops and newer appliances. Din rm contains built in corner cabinets. Oversized liv rm w/ fireplace is enhanced w/ windows allowing natural light to flood the first floor. A generously sized deck is located off dining rm and a flagstone side porch off of the living room add to the charm of the home. Recently renovated basement family room features flagstone fireplace. Two year new Replacement windows as well as a two zoned Space Pak central air conditioning and Buderas heating system insure year round comfort. Updated electricl and plumbing. One car attached garage and ample parking on elongated driveway in rear. Architectural details and amenities abound. Offered for your consideration at $309,900.
Public Records
Apr 8, 1994
Sold
$180,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,969
$81,800 + $64,300
$146,100
2025
$6,969 (+4.6%)
$81,800 + $64,300
$146,100
2024
$6,660 (−26.0%)
$81,800 + $64,300
$146,100
2023
$8,995 (+1.1%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2022
$8,894 (+1.2%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2021
$8,792
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2020
$8,792 (+1.2%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2019
$8,691 (+1.2%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2018
$8,590 (+1.9%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2017
$8,430 (+6.0%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2015
$7,954 (+4.5%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2014
$7,610 (+2.2%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2013
$7,448 (+14.0%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2012
$6,533 (+1.4%)
$81,800 + $102,100
$183,900
2011
$6,441 (+4.3%)
$81,800 + $102,100
$183,900
2010
$6,173
$81,800 + $102,100
$183,900
Tax history for 16 Maple Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,969
$81,800 + $64,300
$146,100
2025
$6,969 (+4.6%)
$81,800 + $64,300
$146,100
2024
$6,660 (−26.0%)
$81,800 + $64,300
$146,100
2023
$8,995 (+1.1%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2022
$8,894 (+1.2%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2021
$8,792
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2020
$8,792 (+1.2%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2019
$8,691 (+1.2%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2018
$8,590 (+1.9%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2017
$8,430 (+6.0%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2015
$7,954 (+4.5%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2014
$7,610 (+2.2%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2013
$7,448 (+14.0%)
$81,800 + $120,800
$202,600
2012
$6,533 (+1.4%)
$81,800 + $102,100
$183,900
2011
$6,441 (+4.3%)
$81,800 + $102,100
$183,900
2010
$6,173
$81,800 + $102,100
$183,900
*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
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,225
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
77439619601336
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 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.