42 Adams St

Reading, PA 19608

$274,900
Price
4
Beds
1,812 Sq. Ft.
$152 / Sq. Ft.
1,812
Sq. Ft.
$152
per Sq. Ft.
Pending
Pending
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Description

Exceptionally well-maintained home with charming features throughout! The covered front porch offers peaceful breezes and beautiful sunset views. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors (some carpeted for comfort), newer tilt-in windows, ceiling fans, and central air. The first floor includes two bedrooms—one currently used as a dining room—and a full bath with a tub and Corian surround. The second floor offers two additional bedrooms. The finished lower level has a great room, featuring a dry bar, walk-out...Exceptionally well-maintained home with charming features throughout! The covered front porch offers peaceful breezes and beautiful sunset views. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors (some carpeted for comfort), newer tilt-in windows, ceiling fans, and central air. The first floor includes two bedrooms—one currently used as a dining room—and a full bath with a tub and Corian surround. The second floor offers two additional bedrooms. The finished lower level has a great room, featuring a dry bar, walk-out access through French doors to a patio, a full bath with stall shower and vanity, plus ample storage and a workshop area. Out back, a spacious shed with vinyl siding and a fenced in yard. Sale is contingent on the owners finding their next home.

Property Details for 42 Adams Street

Tax ID Number
39-4385-18-40-2661
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
1.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2025 07:19 PM

Property Details for 42 Adams Street

StatusPending
MLS #PABK2065430
Days on Market6
Taxes$4,021 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

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Building Information for 42 Adams Street

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,693 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,358

Property Taxes

$335

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 42 Adams Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District County ID: 300200397317
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN (BERKS PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Cumru Twp (10239)
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: $84,700
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $763
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $53,600
  • City Town Tax: $453
  • Land Assessed Value: $31,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 2661
  • School Tax: $2,805
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Quarterly
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,812.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Backs to Trees, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Partially, Wood
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 1494199
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: DaveMattesTeam.com

Property History for 42 Adams Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 20, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2065430

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Nov 19, 2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PABK2065430

—
Nov 19, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2065430

—
Nov 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2065430

$274,900—
Sep 20, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #654317561

$177,500—
Sep 20, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK345310

$177,500—
Aug 1, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK345310

$176,000—
Jul 29, 2019

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PABK345310

$176,000—
Jul 27, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK345310

—
Jul 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK345310

$176,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/20/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2065430

—
11/19/2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PABK2065430

—
11/19/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2065430

—
11/14/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2065430

$274,900
09/20/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #654317561

$177,500
09/20/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK345310

$177,500
08/01/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK345310

$176,000
07/29/2019

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #PABK345310

$176,000
07/27/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK345310

—
07/20/2019

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK345310

$176,000

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Public Records for 42 Adams Street

Taxable ValueLand$31,100Additions$53,600Total$84,700
Tax Record2025$1,512 ($126 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,370 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940CountyBERKSAPN39438518402661

Schools near 42 Adams Street

This home is within Governor Mifflin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Brecknock El School
Public - K to 4
Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Brecknock 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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