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Last sold for $187,749 on Sep 20, 2017

396 PENN AVE

WEST READING, PA 19611
0
Baths
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$187,749 · Sep 20, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,079 (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.$47,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$47,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vacant Commercial
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Wyomissing Hills Elementary CenterA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.8 mi

District: Wyomissing Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19611These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,678
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,498 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,985
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,385
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

396 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Berks County

How it measures up in Reading 19611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19611.

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,049 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

How 396 Penn Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest ReadingReading 19611Berks County
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²64% of homes50% of homes20% of homes

About 396 Penn Ave

When did 396 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA last sell?

396 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA last sold on Sep 20, 2017 for $187,749, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 396 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA?

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

What are the property taxes on 396 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 396 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA was $1,079. The county assessed it at $47,700.

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