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$272,378$148 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $91,000 on Oct 16, 2003

3438 PENN AVE

READING, PA 19608
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,840 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$272K
$258K low$287K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$91,000 · Oct 16, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,533 (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.$83,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$28,400

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.0.10
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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(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.

M
Wilson Southern Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Spring Ridge ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.9 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

3438 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Older than 95% of homes in Reading 19608

What homes are worth in Reading 19608

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$205K$828K

This home is worth more than 13% 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.

Estimated value$272,378
CheaperTypical $394,443Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area1,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,016 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 3438 Penn Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSinking SpringReading 19608Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$272,37830% of homes13% of homes38% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14811% of homes7% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,840 ft²61% of homes43% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac16% of homes9% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than191010% of homes5% of homes21% of homes

About 3438 Penn Ave

How much is 3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA is $272,378 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $257,606 to $287,150. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Oct 16, 2003 for $91,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,840 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA built?

3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Wilson Southern Middle School (middle), rated C; Wilson High School (high), rated B+; Spring Ridge Elementary (elementary), rated B. All sit in Wilson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19608?

Among the 7,845 homes in Reading 19608, it is worth more than 13% of them ($272,378 against a typical $394,443), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($148 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,840 ft² against a typical 2,016 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1910 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 38% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3438 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was $1,533. The county assessed it at $83,400.

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