OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2018 for $114K

$209,809

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $895/mo

•

1,085

sq ft

838 Columbia Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608

About this home

This Totally Renovated Home features , New tile Floors in Kitchen and Bath, new csrpet thruought and Fresh Paint. The beautiful new White Shaker Kitchen has Granite Tops and Tile Backsplash. The Cute Remondeled Bath has New Vanity. Upstairs are Three Nice Bedrooms, one is walkthru, The Master has a wall of built-ins. There is a Fenced Yard and Off Street Parking for Two Cars. Just a Great Value. Why Rent?

TownhomeProperty Type

1929Year Built

3,049 sq ftLot Size

$193Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Michele McCartney • Coldwell Banker Realty

•610-373-9900 (broker)

Bought with Michele McCartney • Coldwell Banker Realty

•610-373-9900 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004466495

Redfin Estimate

$209,809

$95K since sold in March 2018$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 22.5% lower than the average sale price ($271K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$235,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,042 sq ft
3924 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19608
SOLD NOV 3, 2026
$272,000
B
3 beds1 bath988 sq ft
2704 Girard Ave, West Lawn, PA 19609
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$270,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,092 sq ft
875 Columbia Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$322,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,710 sq ft
254 Park Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$255,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,256 sq ft
27 Maywood Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608

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$1,792/mo

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Market trends in 19608, PA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.8%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$425K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 838 Columbia Ave

Date

Event

Price

TREND #7112965

Mar 23, 2018

Sold

$114,900

$106/sq ft

Feb 5, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 15, 2018

Listed

$114,900

$106/sq ft

+17

BRIGHT MLS #1004466495

Mar 23, 2018

Sold

$114,900

$106/sq ft

Feb 3, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jan 15, 2018

Listed

$114,900

$106/sq ft

TREND #6886646

Oct 31, 2017

Sold

$62,800

$58/sq ft

Oct 11, 2017

Pending

—

Aug 14, 2017

Price Changed

$66,900

$62/sq ft

Jun 13, 2017

Price Changed

$68,900

$64/sq ft

May 24, 2017

Price Changed

$71,900

$66/sq ft

Mar 18, 2017

Price Changed

$74,900

$69/sq ft

Dec 13, 2016

Price Changed

$79,900

$74/sq ft

Nov 7, 2016

Listed

$84,000

$77/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1000253951

Oct 31, 2017

Sold

$62,800

$58/sq ft

Nov 1, 2016

Listed

$66,900

$62/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 16, 2009

Sold

$73,500

$68/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,271 (+1.1%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2025

$2,247 (+0.4%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2024

$2,238 (+3.4%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2023

$2,165 (+2.6%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2022

$2,111 (+4.0%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2021

$2,030

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2020

$2,030 (+1.5%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2019

$1,999 (+1.7%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2018

$1,965 (+1.6%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2017

$1,934 (+3.5%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2015

$1,869 (+3.3%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2014

$1,809 (+0.9%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2013

$1,793 (+5.9%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2012

$1,694 (+4.0%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2011

$1,628 (+22.5%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2010

$1,329

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

Tax history for 838 Columbia Ave

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,271 (+1.1%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2025

$2,247 (+0.4%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2024

$2,238 (+3.4%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2023

$2,165 (+2.6%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2022

$2,111 (+4.0%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2021

$2,030

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2020

$2,030 (+1.5%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2019

$1,999 (+1.7%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2018

$1,965 (+1.6%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2017

$1,934 (+3.5%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2015

$1,869 (+3.3%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2014

$1,809 (+0.9%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2013

$1,793 (+5.9%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2012

$1,694 (+4.0%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2011

$1,628 (+22.5%)

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

2010

$1,329

$25,000 + $23,000

$48,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,049 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

904

Year built

1929

Style

Townhouse

County

Berks County

APN

79438613045132

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

R-3

Suburban Residential District

It is the purpose of this district to provide for areas which may be developed for single-family detached and semidetached homes, limited nonresidential uses, and developments containing a variety of dwelling types, if permission is granted by the Borough Council.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Energy Efficient Appliances
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $23,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse

Exterior Information
Sidewalks

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $25,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,085
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $48,000
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $1,965

Utilities

Utilities Information
100 Amp Service
Gas, Electric, Forced Air, Baseboard
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
High School: WILSON
School District Name: WILSON

Location Information
Cross Street: HULL
Directions: West on 422 (Penn Ave) to Left on Columbia Ave.
Municipality: SINKING SPRING BORO

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 904
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 79438613045132

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Green Valley El School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

4/10

Wilson West Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

8/10

Wilson High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

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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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

$200,000 – $242,000

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Home values near 838 Columbia Ave

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
865 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 780 Sq. Ft.	$246,908
870 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1570 Sq. Ft.	$267,613
862 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1336 Sq. Ft.	$253,104
846 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1178 Sq. Ft.	$221,525
829 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1709 Sq. Ft.	$291,362
851 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1072 Sq. Ft.	$281,379
850 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1126 Sq. Ft.	$227,602

Address	Redfin Estimate
861 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 749 Sq. Ft.	$268,364
874 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1528 Sq. Ft.	$324,470
856 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1904 Sq. Ft.	$188,017
844 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1204 Sq. Ft.	$228,655
842 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1330 Sq. Ft.	$219,442
847 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1822 Sq. Ft.	$326,609
812 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2604 Sq. Ft.	$257,783

Address	Redfin Estimate
857 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	$301,418
860 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1336 Sq. Ft.	$253,072
848 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$209,570
831 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1254 Sq. Ft.	$240,552
840 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1212 Sq. Ft.	$215,218
839 Columbia Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1352 Sq. Ft.	$289,417
818 Columbia Avenue, Reading, PA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2334 Sq. Ft.	$355,807

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