16 PHILADELPHIA AVE Reading, PA 19607
3 Beds
3 Baths
3,080 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 3,080 sqft
Subdivision Shillington
MLS Listing ID PABK2066264
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,080
Year Built 1807
Lot Size 0.380 Acres
Acres 0.38
Lot Dimensions 40 x 15 x 40 x 15
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Historic Mixed-Use Rental Opportunity – Oldest Home in Shillington. Work and Live in a convenient location!
Owner is quite motivated and what a rare chance to lease a beautifully restored historic stone Colonial, documented by local historians as dating back to 1742 (PC1123 designation). Offering over 3,000 sq. ft. of finished space with the ability to expand, this property is ideal for mixed-use rental purposes, combining residential charm with professional or commercial potential. A picturesque family home!
The first floor features 9'+ ceilings, deep window sills, wide plank hardwood floors, and original doors with iron latch hardware. Every room is very spacious. Plenty of room for the entire family. A great property for holidays and entertaining. This level includes a large living area, dining room, family room, half bath, and a spacious country kitchen with walk-in fireplace, center island, and stainless-steel appliances. A bright 26' x 12' sunroom with 12 windows provides excellent natural light—perfect for creative workspace, studio use, or client-facing operations. The adjacent summer kitchen adds additional usable space.
The fenced yard offers ample outdoor space, including mature magnolia and fig trees, and may be suitable for outdoor seating, garden use, or recreation depending on tenant needs.
The upper levels provide three large bedrooms, including a primary suite with fireplace, private bath, and walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms also feature fireplaces. A finish-ready third floor offers expansion potential for offices, storage, or additional living space.
Additional features:
Rear parking with room to add more spaces
Washer/dryer hook-ups on both the basement and first floor
New roof
Central air on the first floor
This one-of-a-kind historic property allows for residential, professional, or small-business use—ideal for tenants seeking a distinctive and highly functional mixed-use space.
Location
State PA
County Berks
Area Shillington Boro (10277)
Zoning COM
Rooms
Other Rooms Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Basement Poured Concrete
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Interior
Interior Features Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Cooling Central A/C, Wall Unit, Zoned
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 6
Fireplaces Type Brick, Wood
Inclusions washer, dryer, AC units , Fridge
Equipment Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Y
Window Features Wood Frame
Appliance Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Basement, Main Floor
Exterior
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Vinyl
Utilities Available Natural Gas Available
Water Access N
View Trees/Woods
Roof Type Asphalt
Street Surface Black Top
Accessibility None
Road Frontage Boro/Township
Total Parking Spaces 3
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 3
Foundation Stone
Above Ground Finished SqFt 3080
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Cumru
Middle Schools Governor Mifflin
High Schools Governor Mifflin
School District Governor Mifflin
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 77-4395-07-78-0099
Ownership Other
SqFt Source 3080
Miscellaneous HVAC Maint,Pest Control,Taxes
Horse Property N
Pets Allowed Cats OK
NEARBY SCHOOLS & PROPERTIES
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West Reading Elementary Center
Public | 5 - 6
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Whitfield Elementary
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Spring Ridge Elementary
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Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center
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Brecknock Elementary School
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Northwest Area Elementary School
Public | PK - 4
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Cornwall Terrace Elementary
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Mifflin Park Elementary School
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Cumru Elementary School
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Governor Mifflin Intermediate School
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Lauer's Park Elementary School
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Millmont Elementary School
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Tyson-Schoener Elementary School
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St Ignatius Loyola Regional School
Private | PK - 8
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Yocum Institute for Arts Education
Private | PK - KG
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New Story School
Private | KG - 12
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Sacred Heart Grade School
Private | KG - 8
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Reading Seventy-Day Adventist Jr Academy
Private | PK - 10
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New Story
Private | 1 - 12
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Northwestern Human Services
Private | KG - 11
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Wilson Southern Middle School
Public | 6 - 8
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Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High School
Public | 7 - 12
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Governor Mifflin Middle School
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Southwest Middle School
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Wilson High School
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Governor Mifflin High School
Public | 9 - 12
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I-Lead Charter School
Public | 9 - 12
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Berks Catholic High School
Private | 9 - 12