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$240,476$177 / ft²
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Last sold for $90,500 on Jun 10, 2005

3523 PENN AVE

READING, PA 19608
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,356 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.
2,614 ft²
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.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$240K
$235K low$246K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,500 · Jun 10, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,197 (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.$67,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$67,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$67,200

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.0.06
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 ElementaryA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Wilson West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.0 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

3523 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 94% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Sinking Spring
  • Older than 91% 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
$196K$819K

This home is worth more than 6% 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$240,476
CheaperTypical $392,848Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $189Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,356 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,006 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 3523 Penn Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSinking SpringReading 19608Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$240,47619% of homes6% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17740% of homes36% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,356 ft²26% of homes14% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²6% of homes6% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than193026% of homes9% of homes32% of homes

About 3523 Penn Ave

How much is 3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA is $240,476 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $234,885 to $246,067. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Jun 10, 2005 for $90,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,356 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA built?

3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Whitfield Elementary (elementary), rated A-; Wilson High School (high), rated B+; Wilson West Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Wilson School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19608?

Among the 7,834 homes in Reading 19608, it is worth more than 6% of them ($240,476 against a typical $392,848), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($177 against a typical $189), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,356 ft² against a typical 2,006 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1930 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 28% 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 3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 3523 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was $1,197. The county assessed it at $67,200.

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