Split Level home in Wilson School District features Living Room w/ wood burning Fireplace, Dining Room and Kitchen on Main floor; upper level has 3 Bedrooms and full Bath; lower Level Family Room w/ half Bath and sliders to covered Patio and fenced back yard with Shed. Other features include basement, 1 car attached Garage, Central Air, Gas Heat and hardwood under carpets in Living Room, Dining Room and Bedrooms.
Single-familyProperty Type
1962Year Built
8,712 sq ftLot Size
$178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jodi Brick Tibbetts• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
You will fall in love with this CHARMING & IMMACULATE Wilson split * Brick Fireplace in living room * Hardwood floors under carpet on main and upper level * covered paver patio * ATTRACTIVE decor * Family Room * Generous room sizes * Nice flat usable yard * Convenient location minutes from everything * This home is "super nice" loved and well-maintained by original owner - it won't last long! * Lovely home! Seller installing new central air and new rear steps before closing. This one is "SPECIAL!
TREND #7003766
Sep 29, 2017
Sold
$205,000
$101/sq ft
Aug 3, 2017
Pending
—
Aug 1, 2017
Delisted
—
Jul 27, 2017
Relisted
—
Jul 24, 2017
Delisted
—
Jul 20, 2017
Price Changed
$199,900
$98/sq ft
Jun 16, 2017
Listed
$209,900
$103/sq ft
+13
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,375 (+1.1%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2025
$5,318 (+0.4%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2024
$5,297 (+3.4%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2023
$5,125 (+2.6%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2022
$4,996 (+4.0%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2021
$4,804
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2020
$4,804 (+1.5%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2019
$4,731 (+1.7%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2018
$4,650 (+1.6%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2017
$4,579 (+3.5%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2015
$4,423 (+3.3%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2014
$4,282 (+0.9%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2013
$4,243 (+5.9%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2012
$4,008 (+4.0%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2011
$3,854 (+22.5%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2010
$3,145
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
Tax history for 240 Gernant Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,375 (+1.1%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2025
$5,318 (+0.4%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2024
$5,297 (+3.4%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2023
$5,125 (+2.6%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2022
$4,996 (+4.0%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2021
$4,804
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2020
$4,804 (+1.5%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2019
$4,731 (+1.7%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2018
$4,650 (+1.6%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2017
$4,579 (+3.5%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2015
$4,423 (+3.3%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2014
$4,282 (+0.9%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2013
$4,243 (+5.9%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2012
$4,008 (+4.0%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2011
$3,854 (+22.5%)
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
2010
$3,145
$35,700 + $77,900
$113,600
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,698
Year built
1962
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
79438610374020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-1
Suburban Residential District
It is the purpose of this district to maintain existing residential areas and allow for their expansion at similar densities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 336
Improvement Assessed Value: $77,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $35,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,698
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 336
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $999
County Tax: $870
School Tax: $3,256
Tax Assessed Value: $113,600
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $5,124
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: WILSON
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Van Reed Rd to Gernant Rd to property on left.
Municipality: SINKING SPRING BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,698
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1962
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 79438610374020
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Whitfield El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Wilson West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Wilson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
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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 99° expected this year, 15 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
Sinking Spring, PA • 19608
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 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
$345,000 – $417,000
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