705 State St is a 1,628 square foot house on a 6,970 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on September 14, 2020 for $228,000. Based on Redfin's Reading data, we estimate the home's value is $359,414.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Julie Musser• Berkshire Hathaway Homesale Realty - Wyomissing
From the moment you pull up to the curb you'll be wowed by the curb appeal of this corner lot classic brick 2-story home located in what's known as "The Wyomissing section of Shillington" and one block to Wyomissing Park. The foyer entrance greets you with an arched hallway and hardwood floors which flows through the entire home. To the left of the foyer is the stately living room with crown molding and a brick fireplace and leads out to the screened in porch, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee and afternoon nap. To the right of the foyer is the dining room also with crown molding and a large bay window that is newly replaced. In fact, the entire home has new replacement windows and provides for plenty of natural light. The kitchen is off the dining room and is updated nicely with granite counter tops. There is also a powder room on this level. Upstairs are 4 private and nice sized bedrooms, all with lovely original hardwood floors and full bath with crown molding. The lower level is where you'll find the family room plus plenty of storage space. The back door from the kitchen takes you out to a quaint patio surrounded by lovely landscaping and a large fenced in flat back yard. There is also a one-car side entry garage and newer furnace, ac and hot water heater.
TREND #5557884
Sep 25, 2009
Sold
$200,500
$123/sq ft
Jul 2, 2009
Listed
$205,000
$126/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005315488
Aug 18, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jul 2, 2009
Listed
$205,000
$126/sq ft
Public Records
May 25, 2005
Sold
$179,900
$111/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 8, 1996
Sold
$110,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,605
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2025
$5,605 (+4.6%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2024
$5,356 (+2.7%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2023
$5,217 (+1.1%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2022
$5,158 (+1.2%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2021
$5,099
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2020
$5,099 (+1.2%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2019
$5,040 (+1.2%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2018
$4,982 (+1.9%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2017
$4,889 (+6.0%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2015
$4,613 (+4.5%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2014
$4,414 (+2.2%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2013
$4,320 (+3.5%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2012
$4,174 (+1.4%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2011
$4,115 (+3.2%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2010
$3,986
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
Tax history for 705 State St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,605
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2025
$5,605 (+4.6%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2024
$5,356 (+2.7%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2023
$5,217 (+1.1%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2022
$5,158 (+1.2%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2021
$5,099
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2020
$5,099 (+1.2%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2019
$5,040 (+1.2%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2018
$4,982 (+1.9%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2017
$4,889 (+6.0%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2015
$4,613 (+4.5%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2014
$4,414 (+2.2%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2013
$4,320 (+3.5%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2012
$4,174 (+1.4%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2011
$4,115 (+3.2%)
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
2010
$3,986
$51,000 + $66,500
$117,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Masonry/Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,628
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Masonry Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Masonry
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,970
Legal Block Number: 61
School Tax District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN SCH DIST
Acres: 0.16
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 2 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: SHILLINGTON BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,628
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 77439619614236
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
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Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 72-80% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
18% 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
$342,000 – $414,000
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