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Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $90,000 on Nov 9, 2005

1909 PENN AVE

READING, PA 19609
2
Beds
2
Baths
2,312 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Nov 9, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,292 (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.$88,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$56,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$88,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$88,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.

E
Wyomissing Hills Elementary CenterA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Wyomissing Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19609These 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.92
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 100.71

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
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.10,679
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,698 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,968
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$104,421
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

1909 Penn 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 92% of homes in Reading 19609
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Berks County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Reading 19609

How it measures up in Reading 19609

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19609.

Living area2,312 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,414 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 1909 Penn Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeReading 19609Berks County
Living areabigger than2,312 ft²92% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac44% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than19208% of homes26% of homes

About 1909 Penn Ave

When did 1909 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

1909 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Nov 9, 2005 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1909 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

1909 Penn Ave, Reading, PA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,312 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 1909 Penn Ave, Reading, PA built?

1909 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1909 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

1909 Penn Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center (elementary), rated A-; Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Wyomissing Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1909 Penn Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19609?

Among the 3,865 homes in Reading 19609, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,312 ft² against a typical 1,414 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1920 against a typical 1953). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1909 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1909 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was $1,292. The county assessed it at $88,100.

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