39 Washington St, Reading, PA 19607
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OFF MARKET

39 Washington St
Reading, PA 19607

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,286 sqft

$224,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,504/mo*
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$224,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 31, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,504/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,286 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Living Area
1,286 sqft
Price/Sqft
$174
Parking
2 Parking Spaces

About this House

This cute single in Shillington represents a tremendous opportunity. Nice spot in the neighborhood and loads of potential. The home was purchased as a project and just never got completed. Many unfinished areas but should be a reasonable project. Any fixtures in the house will remain. Please exercise caution in this home. Please pay close attention to what is connected/finished and to what is not. The central air just recently stopped working. The home has a gas furnace. Off-street parking. Neighbor drives across our lot to park in their rear driveway. This is done without permission or right-of -way. The parking spot behind this property does not go with this property. Check out this property as your next investment opportunity. 1-yr Warranty included with acceptable offer.
39 Washington St, Reading, PA 19607 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,286 sqft single-family home built in 1940. It last sold for $130,000 on Sep 25, 2023 (7% below the $139,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $224,000, with a rent estimate of $2,273/month.

Home Details for 39 Washington St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partial,Dirt Floor,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1286 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: Electric Water HeaterLaundry: Upper Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Pitched ShingleOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: SidewalksFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Paved,Off Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1286 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: Fixer, Below AverageParcel Number: 77439507673910

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $139,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Sep 25 2023Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: READINGCommunity: Shillington
School Information
Elementary School District: Governor MifflinJr High / Middle School District: Governor MifflinHigh School: Governor MifflinHigh School District: Governor Mifflin

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1286 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3049 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PABK2034444Municipality: SHILLINGTON BOROAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1286
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Dave Mattes, (610) 670-2770
RE/MAX Of Reading
Listing Team: The Dave Mattes Team
Bought with: Jonathan Whitaker, (717) 799-1899, Realty One Group Alliance
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PABK2034444

Price History for 39 Washington St

DatePriceEventSource
09/25/2023$130,000Sold
Bright MLS #PABK2034444
09/12/2023$139,900PendingBright MLS #PABK2034444
09/12/2023ListingRemovedBright MLS #PABK2034444
09/07/2023$139,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #PABK2034444
12/27/2017$74,900Sold
N/A
11/07/2017$74,900PendingToActiveAgent Provided
11/07/2017$74,900PendingAgent Provided
10/06/2017$74,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/03/2017$2,600Sold
N/A
08/10/2017$0Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/27/2008$124,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/31/2008$124,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/10/2007$119,000Sold
N/A
03/24/2005$99,500Sold
N/A
04/04/2002$72,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Shillington

Last updated June 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,129
Assessment$63,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 39 Washington St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
33 S Sterley St, Shillington, PA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$235,000
07/23/26
3
1.5
1,278
138 Franklin St, Shillington, PA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$225,000
07/24/26
3
1.5
1,440
108 New Holland Ave, Shillington, PA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$299,900
05/18/26
4
2
1,409
32 Lash St, Shillington, PA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$205,000
07/21/26
3
1
1,176
108 S Sterley St, Reading, PA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$217,000
05/08/26
4
2.5
1,367
307 W Elm St, Shillington, PA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$225,000
09/04/25
3
1.5
1,120
203 W Broad St, Reading, PA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$279,900
10/29/25
3
2
1,200

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Assigned Schools

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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