Great opportunity in the heart of Shillington Boro. Bring your handyman skills and turn this large 3/4br semi detached house into a home. The main level features a spacious living room and formal dining room, both with 9ft ceilings. There is also a laundry room off the kitchen which is an added convenience. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor and the attic offers another bedroom as well as additional storage space. The basement is unfinished and has access from the outside thru a bilco door to the rear. The back yard leads to 2 off street parking spaces. A great chance for the right buyer to create instant sweat equity. Set up a showing today!
1890Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$120Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Justin Crossley• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Bought with Jeroen Harmsen• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK199020
Redfin Estimate
$199,127
$42K since sold in August 2019
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This home's estimate is 17.9% lower than the average sale price ($243K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great opportunity in the heart of Shillington Boro. Bring your handyman skills and turn this large 3/4br semi detached house into a home. The main level features a spacious living room and formal dining room, both with 9ft ceilings. There is also a laundry room off the kitchen which is an added convenience. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor and the attic offers another bedroom as well as additional storage space. The basement is unfinished and has access from the outside thru a bilco door to the rear. The back yard leads to 2 off street parking spaces. A great chance for the right buyer to create instant sweat equity. Set up a showing today!
Public Records
Nov 28, 2018
Sold
$43,000
$26/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,396
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2025
$3,396 (+4.6%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2024
$3,246 (+2.7%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2023
$3,161 (+1.1%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2022
$3,125 (+1.2%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2021
$3,090
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2020
$3,090 (+1.2%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2019
$3,054 (+1.2%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2018
$3,019 (+1.9%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2017
$2,962 (+6.0%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2015
$2,795 (+4.5%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2014
$2,674 (+2.2%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2013
$2,617 (+3.5%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2012
$2,529 (+1.4%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2011
$2,494 (+3.2%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2010
$2,415
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
Tax history for 216 Philadelphia Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,396
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2025
$3,396 (+4.6%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2024
$3,246 (+2.7%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2023
$3,161 (+1.1%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2022
$3,125 (+1.2%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2021
$3,090
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2020
$3,090 (+1.2%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2019
$3,054 (+1.2%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2018
$3,019 (+1.9%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2017
$2,962 (+6.0%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2015
$2,795 (+4.5%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2014
$2,674 (+2.2%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2013
$2,617 (+3.5%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2012
$2,529 (+1.4%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2011
$2,494 (+3.2%)
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
2010
$2,415
$31,500 + $39,700
$71,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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.
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: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PHILADELPHIA AVE SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,661
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,227
Legal Block Number: 87
School Tax District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN SCH DIST
Acres: 0.12
County Use Description: 2 ST HLF DBL FRAME
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: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,661
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 77439508871528
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Cumru El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$190,000 – $229,000
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