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Last sold for $290,000 on Feb 2, 2016

3926 PENN AVE

READING, PA 19608
0
Baths
4,067 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.
0.14 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.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · Feb 2, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,076 (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.$167,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$41,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$41,300

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.13 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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyBERKS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Major Strip

Transaction History(5)

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.

H
Wilson High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Green Valley ElementaryC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 mi
M
Wilson West Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 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

3926 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 97% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Older than 95% 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 area4,067 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,008 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 3926 Penn Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSinking SpringReading 19608Berks County
Living areabigger than4,067 ft²95% of homes94% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac33% of homes14% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than191010% of homes5% of homes20% of homes

About 3926 Penn Ave

When did 3926 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

3926 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Feb 2, 2016 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3926 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

3926 Penn Ave, Reading, PA has 4,067 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 3926 Penn Ave, Reading, PA built?

3926 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 3926 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

3926 Penn Ave, Reading, PA is assigned to Wilson High School (high), rated B+; Green Valley Elementary (elementary), rated C-; 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 3926 Penn Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19608?

Among the 7,834 homes in Reading 19608, it is bigger than 94% of them (4,067 ft² against a typical 2,008 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1910 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 3926 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3926 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was $3,076. The county assessed it at $167,300.

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