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Off Market Jul 2021 for $128K

$206,723

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $716/mo

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1,120

sq ft

242 Sycamore Rd, West Reading, PA 19611

About this home

Wyomissing School District - West Reading Townhome with Newer Gas Furnace, Newer Bradford White brand Water Heater and newer Rubber Roof. Upper Floor has Two Spacious Bedrooms, a smaller third bedroom and the full bath. Main floor has a generously sized Living room and Dining room with a non-eat in Kitchen. Behind the home there is a very nice covered concrete patio and a good sized, fenced back yard . Basement level has a half bath and a rec room. as well as the laundry hookups. Located only blocks from the Reading Museum and Reading Hospital.

TownhomeProperty Type

1950Year Built

2,614 sq ftLot Size

$185Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Alan Rieger • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•610-489-2100 (broker)

Bought with Jon Koestel • Coldwell Banker Realty

•610-373-9900 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK376510

Redfin Estimate

$206,723

$79K since sold in July 2021$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 15.5% lower than the average sale price ($245K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$230,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
309 Sycamore Rd, West Reading, PA 19611
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$220,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
203 Sycamore Rd, West Reading, PA 19611
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$245,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
305 Sycamore Rd, West Reading, PA 19611
SOLD APR 28, 2026
$270,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
244 Sycamore Rd, West Reading, PA 19611
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$250,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
323 Linden Ln, Reading, PA 19611
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$252,500
F
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
416 Sycamore Rd, Reading, PA 19611

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Market trends in 19611, PA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$250K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 8 HRS AGO
$229,900
4 beds1 bath1,367 sq ft
531 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611
(610) 985-0224
COMING SOON
$369,000
3 beds2 baths2,302 sq ft
809 Farr Pl, Reading, PA 19611
(610) 779-2500
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Sale history for 242 Sycamore Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PABK376510

Jul 28, 2021

Sold

$128,000

$114/sq ft

Jul 3, 2021

Pending

—

Jun 27, 2021

Price Changed

$150,000

$134/sq ft

Apr 25, 2021

Listed

$160,000

$143/sq ft

TREND #5491444

Nov 12, 2009

Sold

$110,000

$98/sq ft

Feb 27, 2009

Listed

$115,900

$103/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005165422

Nov 12, 2009

Sold

$110,000

$98/sq ft

Sep 4, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Feb 27, 2009

Listed

$115,900

$103/sq ft

Recreation room in basement area is knotty pine paneling, storage building in rear yard, wall to wall carpeting, hardwood floor under carpet in living room and dining room area. Quaker Maid kitchen cabinets, new dishwasher, gas range, refrigerator will remain. Outside basement entrance. Fenced in rear yard, replacement windows in all windows except the dining room. Draperies, curtains will remain in all rooms except in rear bedroom.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,815

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2025

$3,815 (−3.5%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2024

$3,952 (+50.7%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2023

$2,623 (−28.5%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2022

$3,668 (+1.8%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2021

$3,605 (+3.0%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2020

$3,499 (+2.1%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2019

$3,427 (+2.9%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2018

$3,330 (+2.3%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2017

$3,256 (+3.6%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2015

$3,143 (+1.0%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2014

$3,112 (+1.1%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2013

$3,077 (+1.7%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2012

$3,026 (+0.9%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2011

$2,998 (+1.9%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2010

$2,942

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

Tax history for 242 Sycamore Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,815

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2025

$3,815 (−3.5%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2024

$3,952 (+50.7%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2023

$2,623 (−28.5%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2022

$3,668 (+1.8%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2021

$3,605 (+3.0%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2020

$3,499 (+2.1%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2019

$3,427 (+2.9%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2018

$3,330 (+2.3%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2017

$3,256 (+3.6%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2015

$3,143 (+1.0%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2014

$3,112 (+1.1%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2013

$3,077 (+1.7%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2012

$3,026 (+0.9%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2011

$2,998 (+1.9%)

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

2010

$2,942

$18,000 + $53,500

$71,500

*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

2,614 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,120

Year built

1950

Style

Townhouse

County

Berks County

APN

93530606383146

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
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
Appliances: Dishwasher
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Recreation Room, Bathroom 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $53,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Flat, Rubber
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Open, Rear Yard, Sloping
Lot Size Dimensions: 20 x 123
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $18,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,120
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $776
County Tax: $547
School Tax: $2,281
Tax Assessed Value: $71,500
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $3,605

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Rental Information
Total Actual Rent: $15,840

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Cross Street: Parkview Rd
Directions: From Penn Ave and S 3rd Ave, West Reading - S 3rd Ave to Left On Chestnut Street. Right on S 2nd Ave to Right on Sycamore Road. Home on Right before Parkview Rd.
Municipality: WEST READING BORO

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 93530606383146

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Other

Listing Information
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Around this home

Schools

West Reading El Center

Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School

Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 11-17% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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West Reading, PA • 19611

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Estimated sale price

$197,000 – $238,000

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Home values near 242 Sycamore Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
217 Sycamore Rd, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$245,590
300 Sycamore Rd, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$248,208

Address	Redfin Estimate
215 Sycamore Rd, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$225,359
302 Sycamore Rd, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$264,007

Address	Redfin Estimate
229 Sycamore Rd, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$238,382
304 Sycamore Rd, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1120 Sq. Ft.	$229,780

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