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Last sold for $220,000 on Jan 27, 2021

4236 PENN AVE

READING, PA 19608
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,992 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.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$220,000 · Jan 27, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,381 (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.$75,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$27,000

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
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

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

4236 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 70% of homes in Berks County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Reading 19608
  • Older than 92% 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 area1,992 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,994 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.27 acBigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 4236 Penn Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSinking SpringReading 19608Berks County
Living areabigger than1,992 ft²66% of homes50% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac17% of homes9% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than192418% of homes8% of homes26% of homes

About 4236 Penn Ave

When did 4236 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sell?

4236 Penn Ave, Reading, PA last sold on Jan 27, 2021 for $220,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 4236 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

4236 Penn Ave, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,992 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 4236 Penn Ave, Reading, PA built?

4236 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 2 stories.

How does 4236 Penn Ave, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19608?

Among the 7,836 homes in Reading 19608, it is bigger than 50% of them (1,992 ft² against a typical 1,994 ft²), its lot is bigger than 9% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.27 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1924 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 4236 Penn Ave, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 4236 Penn Ave, Reading, PA was $1,381. The county assessed it at $75,100.

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