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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,636 sqft$174/sqft
1242 Commonwealth Blvd, Reading, PA 19607
Single FamilyProperty Type
5,662 sq ftLot Size
1961Year Built
$174/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Cute Governor Mifflin Cape Cod Boasting 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom, Nice Eat-In Kitchen, Four Season Room Off Of Kitchen, Finished Lower Level Family/Rec Room, Gas Heat & Central Air, Gas Hot Water, Vinyl Windows Throughout, Storage Shed & A Nice Flat Backyard. This Home Mechanically Is Great... Just Needs A New Cosmetic Vision. Don't Wait To See This Home... Schedule Your Showing Today!Cute Governor Mifflin Cape Cod Boasting 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom, Nice Eat-In Kitchen, Four Season Room Off Of Kitchen, Finished Lower Level Family/Rec Room, Gas Heat & Central Air, Gas Hot Water, Vinyl Windows Throughout, Storage Shed & A Nice Flat Backyard. This Home Mechanically Is Great... Just Needs A New Cosmetic Vision. Don't Wait To See This Home... Schedule Your Showing Today!
  • Listed by: Darren Kostival 610.670.2770 dkostival@goberkscounty.com • RE/MAX Of Reading
Listing closed: 06/29/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2071950

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Property Information for 1242 Commonwealth Boulevard

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,556 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 54-5306-19-50-2245
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 1.5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: FAR HILLS FARM
  • Subdivision: FAR HILLS FARM (BERKS PA)
  • Municipality: KENHORST BORO
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 7
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,259.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 377.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 377.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District County ID: 300200397317
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Kenhorst Boro (10254)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $98,100
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $884
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $64,000
  • City Town Tax: $423
  • Land Assessed Value: $34,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 2245
  • School Tax: $3,249
  • Tax Page Number: 34
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bonus Room
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Laminated, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 29.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Partially Finished, Flooring - Vinyl
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,636.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,259.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,636.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched, Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl, Laminated
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Outside Entrance, Interior Access
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Shed
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Parcel ID: 1527242
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bar, Carpet, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1242 Commonwealth Boulevard

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 29, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2071950

$285,000
May 17, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2071950

May 17, 2026

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PABK2071950

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/29/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2071950

$285,000
05/17/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2071950

05/17/2026

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PABK2071950

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1242 Commonwealth Boulevard

Taxable ValueLand$34,100Additions$64,000Total$98,100
Tax Record2026$1,455 ($121 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,259 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,259 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961CountyBERKSAPN54-5306-19-50-2245

Schools near 1242 Commonwealth Boulevard

This home is within Governor Mifflin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mifflin Park El School
PublicK to 4

Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public7 to 8

Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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