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Last sold for $430,000 on Mar 11, 2021

726 PENN AVE

WEST READING, PA 19611
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,535 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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.$430,000 · Mar 11, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,000 (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.$170,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$76,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Stores & Apartments
CountyBERKS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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(4)

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 SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Wyomissing Hills Elementary CenterA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.4 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

726 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.

  • Among the largest homes in West Reading
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in West Reading
  • Older than 93% of homes in Reading 19611

How it measures up in Reading 19611

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

Living area4,535 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 2,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 726 Penn Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest ReadingReading 19611Berks County
Living areabigger than4,535 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac97% of homes88% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than190110% of homes7% of homes17% of homes

About 726 Penn Ave

When did 726 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA last sell?

726 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA last sold on Mar 11, 2021 for $430,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 726 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA?

726 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 4,535 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 726 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA built?

726 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 726 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA?

726 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA is assigned to Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated C+; 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.

How does 726 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19611?

Among the 2,722 homes in Reading 19611, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,535 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 2,614 ft²) and it is newer than 7% of them (1901 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 726 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 726 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA was $4,000. The county assessed it at $170,100.

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