Welcome to 1616 Bradford Avenue! This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom brick home is located in the desired Governor Mifflin School District. This ideal location provides access to public transportation, grocery stores, and schools all within walking distance! This home was well built and maintained by previous owners in excellent condition. Once entering the front door, you are greeted by a spacious living room with beautiful hardwood flooring hidden beneath the carpeting throughout the home. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee in the eat in kitchen, adorned with plenty of cabinet space and conveniently adjacent to the dining room. Appreciate the sight lines from the dining room into the living room, prefect for entertaining or family time. No need to go upstairs to sleep, enjoy 3 spacious bedrooms and a large, tiled bathroom all on one level! A bonus walk-up attic can easily be transformed into an additional bedroom or recreation space. Head downstairs to a sizable basement which allows endless possibilities to create added living space if you choose to finish it. The garage is attached and comes equipped with a half bath, and the ability to access the backyard- no need to track back through the house to use the bathroom once outside! The outdoor space is exceptional with a covered front porch and patio. The lot and outdoor area are ideal for gatherings or family time spent in the fresh air. Enjoy a nice long walk in the neighborhood and end it back on the porch for a relaxing evening.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$200Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Taj Simmons• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
•610-372-3200 (broker)
•leadcenter@homesale.com (broker)
Bought with Sharon Kehres• Daryl Tillman Realty Group
•610-985-0224 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK362180
Redfin Estimate
$299,519
$110K since sold in April 2021$5,000 since October
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 0% higher than the average sale price ($300K) of 6 comparable homes.
Welcome to 1616 Bradford Avenue! This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom brick home is located in the desired Governor Mifflin School District. This ideal location provides access to public transportation, grocery stores, and schools all within walking distance! This home was well built and maintained by previous owners in excellent condition. Once entering the front door, you are greeted by a spacious living room with beautiful hardwood flooring hidden beneath the carpeting throughout the home. Enjoy your morning cup of coffee in the eat in kitchen, adorned with plenty of cabinet space and conveniently adjacent to the dining room. Appreciate the sight lines from the dining room into the living room, prefect for entertaining or family time. No need to go upstairs to sleep, enjoy 3 spacious bedrooms and a large, tiled bathroom all on one level! A bonus walk-up attic can easily be transformed into an additional bedroom or recreation space. Head downstairs to a sizable basement which allows endless possibilities to create added living space if you choose to finish it. The garage is attached and comes equipped with a half bath, and the ability to access the backyard- no need to track back through the house to use the bathroom once outside! The outdoor space is exceptional with a covered front porch and patio. The lot and outdoor area are ideal for gatherings or family time spent in the fresh air. Enjoy a nice long walk in the neighborhood and end it back on the porch for a relaxing evening.
Public Records
Sep 3, 1997
Sold
$125,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,233 (+2.5%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2025
$5,105 (−0.2%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2024
$5,116 (+2.9%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2023
$4,973 (+2.6%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2022
$4,849 (+2.0%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2021
$4,752
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2020
$4,752 (+1.2%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2019
$4,695 (+1.8%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2018
$4,610 (+2.0%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2017
$4,520 (+2.8%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2015
$4,398 (+4.2%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2014
$4,220 (+2.2%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2013
$4,131 (+4.9%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2012
$3,938 (+1.4%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2011
$3,883 (+1.7%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2010
$3,816
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
Tax history for 1616 Bradford Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,233 (+2.5%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2025
$5,105 (−0.2%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2024
$5,116 (+2.9%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2023
$4,973 (+2.6%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2022
$4,849 (+2.0%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2021
$4,752
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2020
$4,752 (+1.2%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2019
$4,695 (+1.8%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2018
$4,610 (+2.0%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2017
$4,520 (+2.8%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2015
$4,398 (+4.2%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2014
$4,220 (+2.2%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2013
$4,131 (+4.9%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2012
$3,938 (+1.4%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2011
$3,883 (+1.7%)
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
2010
$3,816
$40,700 + $70,500
$111,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
HR
High Density Residential District
The HR Zoning District generally contains areas with developments containing medium to high density residential uses. The purpose of the HR Zoning District is as follows: To accommodate suburban and urban density residential development upon lands best-suited for such use as determined by the accessibility of public water supply and sewage disposal as well as access to arterial and collector roads.; To encourage development which could allow for the efficient utilization of municipal services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Recreation
Timberland
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RIDGE PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 1,500
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Masonry Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Masonry
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,712
Legal Block Number: 19
School Tax District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN SCH DIST
Acres: 0.2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 1 ST BRICK
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: CUMRU TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 39530505190315
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% 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
Reading, PA • 19607
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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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
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$285,000 – $345,000
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