Wilson School District! Here is a unique opportunity to live mortgage free! This large property extends all the way from Penn Ave back to Columbia Ave. This sale includes a 3BR (possibly 4BR) Semi-detached home, 1BR Apartment, 2 person Salon, and another possible 1BR apartment, all you need to do is add a kitchenette! The current owner lives in the 1BR apartment which connects to the Salon and runs her business in the salon. The opportunity to produce an income in these units is endless. You can live in the home and have tenants throughout the rest of the property and have your entire mortgage paid for! You must see this in person to understand all of the income opportunity this property has to offer! The best part is you will be able to get residential financing for this property, no need to pay more for commercial lending! Schedule a showing today!
Sold for $405,000
$405,000
3966 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19608
5beds
3,480sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
0.38 Acres Lot
$451,900 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$3,082 Estimated rent
Home value
$451,900
$402,000 - $502,000
$3,082/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 05, 2026 at 09:00am
Listed by:
Kristin Lightcap 484-663-0731,
Pagoda Realty
Bought with:
Chris Kostzewa, RS338586
RE/MAX Of Reading
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2032708
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator, Wood Stove, Oil, Natural Gas, Wood
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, 9'+ Ceilings
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,480
- Total interior livable area: 3,480 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,480
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 79438609155706
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stone, Brick, Other
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: SINKING SPRING BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/13/2023 | Sold | $405,000-10%$116/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2032708 Report a problem | ||
| 8/10/2023 | Pending sale | $450,000$129/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2032708 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $450,000+400%$129/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2032708 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2003 | Sold | $90,000$26/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,289 +2.9% | $89,400 |
| 2024 | $4,169 +3.4% | $89,400 |
| 2023 | $4,033 +2.6% | $89,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19608
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Green Valley El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Wilson West Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 7/10Wilson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Wilson
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
$451,900
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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19608
- 3966 Penn Ave