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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,910 sqft
229 Reading Ave, Reading, PA 19607
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
1941Year Built
$178/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Open House cancelled, under contract as of 7/10. Charming is an understatement for this stone, Shillington single. Looks are deceiving. Nearly 2000 sq feet of living space. Main floor addition offers a primary bedroom suite with ensuite full bath along with a den/study/bar and access to one of the decks. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Deep window sills add character. 2nd floor offers two spacious bedrooms and an updated full bath. You are going to fall in love with the back...Open House cancelled, under contract as of 7/10. Charming is an understatement for this stone, Shillington single. Looks are deceiving. Nearly 2000 sq feet of living space. Main floor addition offers a primary bedroom suite with ensuite full bath along with a den/study/bar and access to one of the decks. Gorgeous hardwood floors throughout most of the home. Deep window sills add character. 2nd floor offers two spacious bedrooms and an updated full bath. You are going to fall in love with the back yard. Fully fenced with a newer vinyl privacy fence. Flat yard. 2 composite decks. Simply gorgeous and perfect for entertaining. Small section of the basement is finished. This is not a drive-by. Must see.
Listing closed: 08/30/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2045356

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Property Information for 229 Reading Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,973 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 77-4396-20-70-6147
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 07-05-2024
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Municipality: SHILLINGTON BORO
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,910.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1941
  • 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: Shillington Boro (10277)
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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $88,500
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $678
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $56,200
  • City Town Tax: $632
  • Land Assessed Value: $32,300
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 6147
  • School Tax: $2,664
  • Tax Page Number: 1
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Basement
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,910.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,910.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,910.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Rubber, Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Drain, Interior Access
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Level
  • Fencing: Privacy, Vinyl
  • Parcel ID: 1564967
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Other
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 229 Reading Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 30, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2045356

$339,900
Jul 9, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2045356

Jul 5, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2045356

$339,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/30/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2045356

$339,900
07/09/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2045356

07/05/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2045356

$339,900

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

Public Records for 229 Reading Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$32,300Additions$56,200Total$88,500
Tax Record2026$1,430 ($119 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,910 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,910 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941CountyBERKSAPN77439620706147Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 229 Reading Avenue

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