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  • Front Entrance - Unit 2 - 12 W Lancaster Ave
    Living Space - Unit 2 - 12 W Lancaster Ave
  • Bathroom - Unit 2 - 12 W Lancaster Ave
    Hallway - Unit 2 - 12 W Lancaster Ave
$1,600 Total Monthly Price

12 W Lancaster Ave Unit 2

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Shillington, PA 19607

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  • Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Square Feet

    1,600 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Oct 1

Highlights

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Smoke Free
12 W Lancaster Ave
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About This Home

12 Month Lease, $1,600 deposit, Available Oct 1

Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartment in Shillington Location, Location, Location! Available October 1 for showing. Welcome to this spacious 2-bedroom apartment located in the heart of Shillington. Occupying the second and third floors of a well-maintained two-unit property, this home offers plenty of living space, private bedrooms, and a convenient location close to schools, shopping, dining, and everyday necessities. The apartment features 2 private bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen, and a traditional floor plan with living space spread across two levels. The unit is accessed from the front and rear porch of the property, providing a private entrance. One of the highlights of this property is its convenient Shillington location. The home is within walking distance of Governor Mifflin schools and close to grocery stores, shopping plazas, restaurants, and other local amenities. Property Features: 2 private bedrooms Second & Third floors living space Super Large eat-in kitchen Spacious two-level floor plan Private front & rear entrance Gas hot-water heat Well-maintained two-unit property Convenient, walkable Shillington location Close to Governor Mifflin schools, shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores Utilities: Owner pays water, sewer, and trash. Please note:This is a non-smoking property and only small pets are negotiable. Background checks are required as part of the application process. Applications are now being accepted. Schedule your tour today!

Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartment in Shillington Location, Location, Location! Available September 1. Welcome to this spacious 2nd floor- 2BD apartment located in the heart of Shillington. Occupying the second and third floors of a well-maintained two-unit property, this home offers plenty of living space, private bedrooms, and a convenient location close to schools, shopping, dining, and everyday necessities. The apartment features three private bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen, and a traditional floor plan with living space spread across two levels. The unit is accessed from the front and rear porch of the property, providing a private entrance. One of the highlights of this property is its convenient Shillington location. The home is within walking distance of Governor Mifflin schools and close to grocery stores, shopping plazas, restaurants, and other local amenities. Property Features: 3 private bedrooms Second- and third-floor apartment Super Large eat-in kitchen Spacious two-level floor plan Private rear entrance Gas hot-water heat Well-maintained two-unit property Convenient, walkable Shillington location Close to Governor Mifflin schools, shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores Utilities: Owner pays water, sewer, and trash. A great opportunity for anyone looking for a spacious three-bedroom apartment in a convenient Shillington location. Available Early September.

12 W Lancaster Ave is a house located in Berks County and the 19607 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Governor Mifflin School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

House Features

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Smoke Free

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Carpet
  • Family Room
  • Storage Space
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Water
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Property Information

  • 2 units

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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
City - Shillington

The childhood home of literary icon John Updike, Shillington is a compact, community-oriented Berks County borough where early 20th-century architecture and small-town character sit just minutes from the resources of Reading. Daily life here revolves around tree-lined residential streets, neighborhood parks, and a Lancaster Avenue corridor stocked with everyday services. The borough covers roughly one square mile, so running errands on foot is possible in many spots, though most residents keep a car for commuting. Popular destinations like West Reading's Penn Avenue and the Wyomissing shopping corridor are both within a short drive.

The rental stock reflects the borough's historic housing base: semi-detached homes, American Foursquare-style rentals, Italianate townhouses, and smaller apartment communities tucked into converted or purpose-built spaces. Ranch-style options with more yard space appear on the outskirts.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Alvernia University
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Reading Area Community College
Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
Penn State Berks
Drive: 12 min 5.5 mi
Albright College
Drive: 11 min 6.3 mi
12 W Lancaster Ave is within 5 minutes or 2.3 miles from Alvernia University. It is also near Reading Area Community College and Penn State Berks.
Schools
Cumru El School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
513 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10
Intermediate School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
623 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Millmont El School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
590 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
631 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10
Grades 9-12
1,425 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
La Salle Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
182 Students
Nearby
Reading Sda Jr Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
61 Students
Nearby
Holy Name High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
453 Students
Nearby
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Transportation
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Lancaster
Drive: 34 min 27.5 mi
Parkesburg Amtrak
Drive: 49 min 29.2 mi
Coatesville Amtrak
Drive: 49 min 29.7 mi
Thorndale
Drive: 50 min 29.9 mi
Downingtown
Drive: 47 min 33.5 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
71 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 12 W Lancaster Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Shillington Shopping Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Shillington Square
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Shillington Plaza
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
12 W Lancaster Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Naeg Planetarium
 Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Reading Public Museum
 Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
 Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
12 W Lancaster Ave has 3 parks within 3.7 miles, including Reading Public Museum, Naeg Planetarium, and Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Reading Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Haven Behavioral Hospital of Eastern Pennsylvania
Drive: 6 min 3.7 mi
Surgical Institute of Reading
Drive: 10 min 5.4 mi
12 W Lancaster Ave has 3 hospitals within 5.4 miles, the nearest is Reading Hospital which is 2.7 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Fort Indiantown Gap Union
Drive: 59 min 42.1 mi
Fort Indiantown Gap East Hanover
Drive: 77 min 50.9 mi
Willow Grove Naval Air Station
Drive: 75 min 62.1 mi
12 W Lancaster Ave has 3 military bases within 62.1 miles, the nearest is Fort Indiantown Gap Union which is 42.1 miles away and a 59 minute drive.
Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Tub/Shower
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Carpet
  • Family Room
  • Storage Space
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

12 W Lancaster Ave Photos

  • Front Entrance -Unit 2

  • Front Entrance - Unit 2

  • Living Space - Unit 2

  • Bathroom - Unit 2

  • Hallway - Unit 2

  • Bedroom 1 - Unit 2

  • Bedroom 2 - Unit 2

  • Kitchen - Unit 2

  • Living Space - Unit 2

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