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Last sold for $230,000 on Jan 30, 2026

3437 PENN AVE

READING, PA 19608
3
Beds
1
Baths
2,060 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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.$230,000 · Jan 30, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,351 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$73,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$47,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBERKS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood

Transaction History(2)

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
Whitfield ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
Wilson West Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 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

3437 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 72% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Older than 96% of homes in Reading 19608

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 area2,060 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 3437 Penn Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSinking SpringReading 19608Berks County
Living areabigger than2,060 ft²70% of homes52% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²12% of homes7% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than19057% of homes4% of homes18% of homes

About 3437 Penn Ave

When did 3437 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

3437 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Jan 30, 2026 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3437 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

3437 Penn Ave, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,060 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 3437 Penn Ave, Reading, PA built?

3437 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 3437 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

3437 Penn Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Whitfield Elementary (elementary), rated B; Wilson High School (high), rated B+; Wilson West Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Wilson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3437 Penn Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19608?

Among the 7,845 homes in Reading 19608, it is bigger than 52% of them (2,060 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1905 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 3437 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3437 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was $1,351. The county assessed it at $73,500.

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