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Last sold for $290,000 on Mar 1, 2005

1216 LANCASTER AVE

READING, PA 19607
0
Baths
4,072 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · Mar 1, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,059 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$112,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$77,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$112,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$112,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Millmont Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.9 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.5 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19607These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.125
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,951 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,880
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,001
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

1216 Lancaster Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Oakbrook / Wyomissing Park
  • Has a smaller lot than 66% of homes in Berks County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Oakbrook / Wyomissing Park

How it measures up in Reading 19607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19607.

Living area4,072 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 1216 Lancaster Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOakbrook / Wyomissing ParkReading 19607Berks County
Living areabigger than4,072 ft²98% of homes98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac53% of homes52% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than193010% of homes26% of homes32% of homes

About 1216 Lancaster Ave

When did 1216 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

1216 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Mar 1, 2005 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1216 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA?

1216 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA has 4,072 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 1216 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA built?

1216 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1216 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA?

1216 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Millmont Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Central Middle School (middle), rated D; Reading Senior High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1216 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19607?

Among the 7,628 homes in Reading 19607, it is bigger than 98% of them (4,072 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1930 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1216 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1216 Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA was $3,059. The county assessed it at $112,700.

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