$138,000
SOLD OCT 27, 2017

138 W Broad St Reading, PA 19607

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,436 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$96 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2025

Very nicely maintained 3 story brick home in the center of Shillington. Walk to everything, on and off street parking in your own over sized detached 2 car garage. Well taken care of landscaping with a nice sized yard. Four bedrooms,1.5 baths,hardwood floors, dining area, large kitchen ,coal / wood stove for supplemental heat. Gas hot water heat and domestic hot water. Kitchen refrigerator,basement freezer, washer/dryer,window air conditioners,lawn mower,snowblower and the remainder of the coal in the coal bin are ALL INCLUDED in as is condition. Outside grill is EXCLUDED. Homeowner offers free to an acceptably priced offer, a free 1 year Home Warranty.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Hartman

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #RS327066 Listed on: 06/16/2017

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Lorraine Guthier

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,104

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 173 x 32
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,436 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shillington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5568
  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-07-57-5568

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,104

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Remarks Public: Very nicely maintained 3 story brick home in the center of Shillington. Walk to everything, on and off street parking in your own over sized detached 2 car garage. Well taken care of landscaping with a nice sized yard. Four bedrooms,1.5 baths,hardwood floors, dining area, large kitchen ,coal / wood stove for supplemental heat. Gas hot water heat and domestic hot water. Kitchen refrigerator,basement freezer, washer/dryer,window air conditioners,lawn mower,snowblower and the remainder of the coal in the coal bin are ALL INCLUDED in as is condition. Outside grill is EXCLUDED. Homeowner offers free to an acceptably priced offer, a free 1 year Home Warranty.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Stove - Wood, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1436
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1436
  • Net Sq Ft: 1436.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 96.10
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1436
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 138

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 42200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31500.00
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 173 X 32
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5227.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1563161
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3104.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-07-57-5568
  • Tax Lot: 5568
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 10/27/2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 16, 2017
Closed on
Oct 27, 2017
Sold by
Hare Carolyn S O
Bought by
Mcneil Christopher
Seller's Agent
Brian Hartman
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Lorraine Guthier
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$138,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-7.94%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.23%
Original Mortgage
$5,520
Outstanding Balance
$4,667
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$250,138

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2001
Sold by
Williams Daniel P
Bought by
Ohare Carolyn S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,005
Interest Rate
7.09%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $138,000 --
Deed $97,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $5,520 New Conventional
Open $135,500 FHA
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $15,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $88,379 Unknown
Previous Owner $12,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $93,005 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $235,000 -7.8% $164 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Price Changed $255,000 -5.6% $178 / Sq Ft
06/22/2025 06/22/25 For Sale $270,000 0.0% $188 / Sq Ft
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $270,000 +95.7% $188 / Sq Ft
10/27/2017 10/27/17 Sold $138,000 0.0% $96 / Sq Ft
09/18/2017 09/18/17 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2017 09/05/17 Price Changed $138,000 -4.8% $96 / Sq Ft
07/26/2017 07/26/17 Price Changed $144,900 -3.3% $101 / Sq Ft
06/16/2017 06/16/17 For Sale $149,900 -- $104 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,190 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
2024 $3,360 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
2023 $3,272 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
2022 $3,235 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
2021 $3,198 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
2020 $3,198 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
2019 $3,162 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
2018 $3,125 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
2017 $3,067 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
2016 $1,048 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
2015 $1,048 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
2014 $958 $73,700 $31,500 $42,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000256467

Bright MLS

APN: 77-4395-07-57-5568