#PABK2055186, Jennifer Dinatally, Listing office: United Real Estate Strive 212
1947 Fairview Ave Reading, PA 19606
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About 1947 Fairview Ave
Welcome to this well-loved brick semi in the heart of Mount Penn Heights, offering postcard-worthy views of the mountain. With 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and generously sized rooms throughout, this home is filled with potential and waiting for your personal touch. Inside, you'll find a sunny mudroom, a spacious eat-in kitchen, beautiful stained glass windows, and a classic wood staircase. Most of the carpet likely hides wood floors, and there are ceiling fans throughout. Enjoy the charm of both a covered front porch and a rear covered porch, along with many newer windows, recent roof updates, and a conversion from oil to gas for added efficiency. The walkout basement opens to a nice flat lawn—perfect for cookouts and bocce ball games. An oversized detached garage with alley access provides ample space for cars, storage, or hobbies. This is a solid home with timeless character—a blank canvas ready to be reinvigorated with your creativity. property being sold "as is".
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Oversized, Detached Garage,On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Baseboard, Radiant
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $160,000
- Price/SqFt: $117
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,069
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Perkiomen to right on S 19th to left on Fairview to home on left.
- Year Built: 1930
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,364 SqFt
- Municipality: Mt Penn Boro
- Lot Size: 0.07 Acres
- MLS Number: PABK2058326
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: EXP Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (888) 397-7352
- Office Email: pa.broker@exprealty.net
- Listing Agent: Mark S Owens
- Agent Phone: (610) 587-1844
- Agent Email: owenssellshomes@gmail.com
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Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $69,800 | $2,069 |
2023 | $69,800 | $4,681 |
2022 | $69,800 | $4,367 |
2021 | $69,800 | $4,278 |
2020 | $69,800 | $4,142 |
2019 | $69,800 | $4,041 |
2018 | $69,800 | $4,000 |
2017 | $69,800 | $3,815 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
16th and Haak Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.4 mi
•1601 Haak St
6
Mount Penn Elementary Center
Public District 2-6
0.5 mi
•2310 Cumberland Ave
4
Amanda E. Stout Elementary School
Public District PK-4
1.0 mi
•321 S 10th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,812. The most common annual income of people living in Reading, PA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 1947 Fairview Ave
The listing price of 1947 Fairview Ave property is $160,000.
The property 1947 Fairview Ave is a townhouse located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19606.
Active Listing: 1947 Fairview Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1947 Fairview Ave are: 16th and Haak Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mount Penn Elementary Center (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Amanda E. Stout Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southern Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Reading Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Exeter Township Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Antietam Middle Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $2,069 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 1947 Fairview Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1947 Fairview Ave is 1,364 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1947 Fairview Ave is 1930.
This home is located at 1947 Fairview Ave in Reading, PA and zip code 19606. This 1,364 square foot home, which was built in 1930, sits on a 0.07 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $160,000.
In May 2025 in Reading, PA there were 87.3% more homes for sale than in April. Listings spent 39 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $286,000 during the same period.