229 E Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607
OFF MARKET

229 E Lancaster Ave
Reading, PA 19607

  • Studio
  • 7,800 sqft

$240,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,582/mo*
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$240,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,582/mo*
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Studio
7,800 sqft

Local Information

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Description

High traffic count, excellent visibility, Large built in signage.... This location offers a ton of potential. Building is currently a shell, could be finished to your business needs or you could build new....virtually unlimited possibilities in this growing business district!!!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
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Home Details for 229 E Lancaster Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, OtherCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1931
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Stone
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Price History for 229 E Lancaster Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/08/2023$179,000Sold
N/A
06/02/2009$219,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/29/2009$219,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/23/2008$219,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/10/2008$219,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/21/2004$205,000Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,563
Assessment$112,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 229 E Lancaster Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
332 E Walnut St, Shillington, PA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$235,000
02/04/26
6
2
3,880
307 E Lancaster Ave, Shillington, PA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$300,000
11/21/25
3
1.5
1,950
436 Gregg St, Shillington, PA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$346,000
06/04/25
3
1.5
1,552
116 N Brobst St, Shillington, PA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$360,000
06/20/25
4
2.5
2,550
448 Gregg St, Shillington, PA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$315,000
02/20/26
3
1.5
1,456
136 E Elm St, Shillington, PA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$308,000
12/11/25
4
1.5
2,152
405 State St, Shillington, PA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$297,500
03/31/26
3
2
1,892
235 Pennsylvania Ave, Shillington, PA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$337,000
05/15/26
4
2
1,864
308 State St, Shillington, PA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$395,000
05/30/25
3
3
2,600
523 Pershing Blvd, Shillington, PA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$190,000
09/30/25
2
1
733

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What Locals Say about Shillington

At least 60 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 73 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say it's quiet

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 52 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say there's wildlife

  • 36 % Say there are community events

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  • Nickycheergirl
    "i love this neighborhood! i lived here for 14 years!!! That’s why i’m looking to get my own place in this area for me and my kids "
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  • F2pv4rfyk2
    "I suppose that it is good there’s nothing bad really about it i like living here for the most part I wish there was more to do tho"
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  • Song Lee
    "There are lots of dogs in the park sometimes unleashed. So be careful with small ones. As far as I know, our neighborhood is quite safe. But you can hear time to time loud foreign music blasting from the car passing or partying neighbors house. "
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  • Anny D.
    "Nice near by parks with playground. Great outdoors activities. Pool area hiking trails basketball court as baseball field. As well as sitting area to celebrate birthday parties. Great neighborhood."
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  • Ari Ali
    "Not my type of neighborhood. It is too quiet and uneventful and everyone seems miserable and mean. They make visitors move their car as if we don’t all have our own driveways "
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  • Reneplacido9
    "Community days once a year event with fireworks and a carnival. Memorial Day parade, Easter bunny parade and Santa parade "
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  • Richard D.
    "personal vehicle,very safe ,nice neighborhood ,close to shops only young homeowner around lots of older folks"
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  • Jordan M.
    "I’m just visiting but overall i do enjoy the neighborhood and very pleased about everything i see so far. "
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  • Syaire J.
    "People speed down the back roads so you really have to watch for cars. But overall a cute little town to live in. "
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  • Hallie M.
    "There are a lot of kids that hang out at the local wawa and whatnot and no one seems to bother them, so I'd say it's a pretty safe area"
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  • EV
    "I have lived in Shillington for three years. Neighbors are kind and is a very quiet and cleaned area. School district is very good."
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  • Villanuevaerika32
    "My neighborhood has great acces to public transportation and has a great commute. supermarkets, gas stations. distict school is excellent. "
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  • Rochelle R.
    "There is a park across the main street were people run, walk, jog and take their dogs. Close to grocery, food, and retail stores. "
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  • Edna V.
    "quiet area peaceful a lot of places around the area easy access to a lot of stores supermarkets gas stations"
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  • Liyahmel06
    "I've lived in the neighborhood for 7 years and it's very nice and quiet. good neighborhood to raise kids."
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  • Rick S.
    "excellent for shopping, plenty of grocery, and consumable stores, park, fishing, nightlife, parking, etc., great area to live in."
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  • aaronccostenbader
    "As a young, recently married couple, we have lived in Shillington for 3+ years. It is safe, clean and quiet. The location is perfect--low-cost of living, walking access to amenities, public transportation and close proximity to highways to get where you need to go."
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229 E Lancaster Ave, Reading, PA 19607 is a studio, 7,800 sqft single-family home built in 1931. This property is not currently available for sale. 229 E Lancaster Ave was last sold on May 8, 2023 for $179,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 229 E Lancaster Ave is $240,400.