Pack your bags and move right into this 3-bedroom 2-bath home on a quiet street in the Wilson School District. The first floor has a large living room with wood burning fireplace to cozy up this winter, an oversized primary bedroom with plenty of closet space in addition there is a dining room, a kitchen with gas cooking, an updated bath, and a sunroom and did I mention the beautiful hardwood floors. The lower level has a family room with a pellet stove, an additional bedroom, and a second updated bathroom. Also on the lower level is the laundry and large storage area with plenty of work counters & cabinets. Wait until you see the backyard oasis. There is a large open patio area and covered porch area for entertaining and a fully fenced-in yard. Don’t forget about the large detached 2 car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kathy Brautigan• Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
•610-985-7700 (broker)
•crstringer@msn.com (broker)
Listed by Kristin Lightcap• Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
•610-985-7700 (broker)
•crstringer@msn.com (broker)
Bought with Michael Donlan• Weichert Realtors Neighborhood One
Located in Wilson Schools is this real nice single 3 bedroom 2 bath home with a 2 car garage. The first floor has nice finished hardwood floors. The kitchen has black tile counters, dishwasher, built-in microwave and gas cooking. Both bathrooms have been upgraded. The first floor master is oversized and has plenty of closet space. The living room is quite large and has a wood burning fireplace. The lower level has the 3rd bedroom and large family room with another wood burning fireplace. Also on the lower level is the laundry and large storage area with plenty of work counter areas and cabinets. A nice sun room is just off of the kitchen and that leads out to the 2 car garage and large covered patio for outdoor living. The home had a new roof installed by Bachmans in 2013 and a new gas hot water heater in 2015. Most of the windows in the home have been replaced. The home is easily cooled with 2 window A/C units. This is one to see.
TREND #5642296
Mar 9, 2010
Sold
$160,000
$94/sq ft
Jan 11, 2010
Listed
$164,900
$97/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004712502
Feb 24, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 11, 2010
Listed
$164,900
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 2007
Sold
$133,000
$78/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK112424
Nov 25, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2007
Listed
$133,000
$78/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,993 (+1.1%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2025
$3,951 (+0.4%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2024
$3,936 (+3.4%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2023
$3,808 (+2.6%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2022
$3,712 (+4.0%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2021
$3,569
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2020
$3,569 (+1.5%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2019
$3,515 (+1.7%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2018
$3,455 (+1.6%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2017
$3,402 (+3.5%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2015
$3,286 (+3.3%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2014
$3,181 (+0.9%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2013
$3,153 (+5.9%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2012
$2,978 (+4.0%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2011
$2,863 (+22.5%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2010
$2,337
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
Tax history for 78 Elwyn Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,993 (+1.1%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2025
$3,951 (+0.4%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2024
$3,936 (+3.4%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2023
$3,808 (+2.6%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2022
$3,712 (+4.0%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2021
$3,569
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2020
$3,569 (+1.5%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2019
$3,515 (+1.7%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2018
$3,455 (+1.6%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2017
$3,402 (+3.5%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2015
$3,286 (+3.3%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2014
$3,181 (+0.9%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2013
$3,153 (+5.9%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2012
$2,978 (+4.0%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2011
$2,863 (+22.5%)
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
2010
$2,337
$27,000 + $57,400
$84,400
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,290
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
79437612853838
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-5
Urban Residential District
It is the purpose of this district to provide for the maintenance and expansion of certain existing residential areas within the Borough.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Oven/Range - Gas
Flooring Type: Wood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick, Wood, Other
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 417
Improvement Assessed Value: $57,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Main Entrance Orientation: East
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement
Exterior Information
Fencing: Fully
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $27,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,290
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 417
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $84,400
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $3,431
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: WILSON
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: RUTH
Directions: West on Penn Ave. turn left on Wynnewood Ave turn left on Ruth turn left on Elwyn house sits on the left
Municipality: SINKING SPRING BORO
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,290
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 79437612853838
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Green Valley El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Wilson West Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Wilson High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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
13% 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
$317,000 – $383,000
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