#PABK2056078, Esther E Segura, Listing office: Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
$285,000 List price
224 Laurel Ave Reading, PA 19606
3 beds
2 full
1,439 sqft
0.3 acres
$198 / sqft
House
Property details
About 224 Laurel Ave
This quaint stone Cape Cod is nestled in a tree shaded hillside in Mt Penn. Enjoy summer relaxing on the rear patio or under the covered gazebo style deck. Indoors, the living room features authentic hardwood floors and a stone fireplace. First floor bedroom also has hardwood floors and a unique blanket closet. There is a convenient first floor full bathroom. The large eat-in kitchen has vintage wood cabinets and a hand painted scene of Carsonia Park. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms, one with quarter circle windows and hardwood floors, and another with an area with shelving perfect for books or collectibles. An additional full bath is on this upper level. The windows on the first floor were replaced in 2015, furnace was installed in 2012, CA compressor was replaced in 2020,a new garage door was installed in 2016, water heater was replaced in 2007. The chimney was just cleaned in June. New smoke and CO detectors have also just been installed. You will fall in love with this charming storybook Cape Cod home!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,439 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.26 Acres
Year built1946
ParkingBasement Garage,Built In, Attached Garage
MLS #PABK2059348
Garage1 space
FireplaceStone
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: Yes
- Fireplace: Stone
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Basement Garage,Built In, Attached Garage
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $285,000
- Price/SqFt: $198
- Annual Tax Amount: $450
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Friedensburg Rd to Cameron St, left onto Laurel Ave
- Year Built: 1946
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,439 SqFt
- Municipality: Mt Penn Boro
- Lot Size: 0.26 Acres
- MLS Number: PABK2059348
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Stout Associates Realtors
- Office Phone: (610) 921-3141
- Office Email: stoutsold@aol.com
- Listing Agent: Irene Maurer
- Agent Phone: (610) 223-7641
- Agent Email: iamaurer53@aol.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 08, 1993 | Home Sold | $99,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,300 | $450 |
| 2023 | $89,300 | $5,989 |
| 2022 | $89,300 | $- |
| 2021 | $89,300 | $5,473 |
| 2020 | $89,300 | $- |
| 2019 | $89,300 | $- |
| 2018 | $89,300 | $- |
| 2017 | $89,300 | $- |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Mount Penn Elementary Center
Public District 2-6
0.2 mi
•2310 Cumberland Ave
4
16th and Haak Elementary School
Public District PK-4
0.7 mi
•1601 Haak St
5
13th and Green Elementary School
Public District PK-4
1.3 mi
•501 N 13th 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 $61,530. The most common annual income of people living in Reading, PA is between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
18%
<35k
63%
35k-100k
19%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
39%
Single, No Kids
14%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
23%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
College Basketball
Mexican League Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Burlington
Dillards
Books-a-Million
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Wingstop
Logan's Roadhouse
Church's Chicken
What do the neighbors drive?
Nissan
Hyundai
Toyota
What do the neighbors listen to?
Christian Adult Contemporary
Rock
Adult Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
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About 224 Laurel Ave
The listing price of 224 Laurel Ave property is $285,000.
The property 224 Laurel Ave is a house located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19606.
Active Listing: 224 Laurel Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 224 Laurel Ave are: Mount Penn Elementary Center (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), 16th and Haak Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 13th and Green Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southern Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Exeter Township Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Exeter Township Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Reading Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Antietam Middle Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $450 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on December 8, 1993 for $99,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 224 Laurel Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 224 Laurel Ave is 1,439 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 224 Laurel Ave is 1946.
This home is located at 224 Laurel Ave in Reading, PA and zip code 19606. This 1,439 square foot home, which was built in 1946, sits on a 0.26 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 1, 2025 and is currently priced at $285,000.
The number of listings in Reading, PA increased by 92.2% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $279,900 and the average listing age was 40 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.