Rural ResidenceResidential
147 MAIL ROUTE RD
SINKING SPRING, PA 19608
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,188 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.
17.04 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1995
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
8
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,559 (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.$140,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$140,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,800
Climate Risk
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.17.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
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.
EMH
Shiloh Hills ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.7 mi
Wilson Southern Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi
District: Wilson School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 19608These 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.60
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.1%
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.25,315
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.946 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$105,274
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$125,031
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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
147 Mail Route Rd 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.
- Smaller than 92% of homes in Reading 19608
- Among the largest lots in Reading 19608
- Newer than 80% of homes in Berks County
How it measures up in Reading 19608
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19608.
Living area1,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,006 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 8% of homes nearby
Lot size17.04 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger
Bigger than almost all homes nearby
Year built1995
OlderTypical 1992Newer
Newer than 57% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Reading 19608 | Berks County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 1,188 ft² | 8% of homes | 21% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 17.04 ac | almost all homes | 97% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1995 | 57% of homes | 80% of homes |
About 147 Mail Route Rd
How big is 147 Mail Route Rd, Sinking Spring, PA?
147 Mail Route Rd, Sinking Spring, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,188 square feet of living space and a 17.04-acre lot.
When was 147 Mail Route Rd, Sinking Spring, PA built?
147 Mail Route Rd, Sinking Spring, PA was built in 1995, making it 31 years old. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 147 Mail Route Rd, Sinking Spring, PA?
147 Mail Route Rd, Sinking Spring, PA is assigned to Shiloh Hills Elementary (elementary), rated B; Wilson Southern Middle School (middle), rated C; Wilson High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Wilson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 147 Mail Route Rd, Sinking Spring, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19608?
Among the 7,835 homes in Reading 19608, it is bigger than 8% of them (1,188 ft² against a typical 2,006 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (17.04 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1995 against a typical 1992). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 147 Mail Route Rd, Sinking Spring, PA?
The 2025 property tax bill for 147 Mail Route Rd, Sinking Spring, PA was $2,559. The county assessed it at $140,800.
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Closest homes
- 147 Mail Route Rd419 ft · 2.31 ac
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