Pending

$284,900

1242 Commonwealth Blvd, Reading, PA 19607

3beds

1,636sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1961

5,662 Square Feet Lot

$292,300 Zestimate^®

$174/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Storage shedNice eat-in kitchenNice flat backyardVinyl windows throughout

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!!

40 days

114

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bonus Room

Primary bedroom

Features: Flooring - Carpet
Level: Main
Area: 156 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 X 13

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring - Carpet
Level: Main
Area: 121 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11 X 11

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring - Carpet
Level: Upper
Area: 360 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 X 30

Bonus room

Features: Flooring - Carpet
Level: Main
Area: 300 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10 X 30

Family room

Features: Basement - Partially Finished, Flooring - Vinyl
Level: Lower
Area: 377 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 X 29

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Laminated, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Level: Main
Area: 156 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 X 13

Living room

Features: Flooring - Carpet
Level: Main
Area: 224 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14 X 16

Heating

Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: Built-In Range, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Bar, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate
Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,636
Total interior livable area: 1,636 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,259
Finished area below ground: 377

Property

Parking

Parking features: On Street
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One and One Half
Stories: 1.5
Exterior features: Sidewalks
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 54530619502245
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Architectural Shingle,Pitched,Shingle

Condition

Good
New construction: No
Year built: 1961

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Far Hills Farm

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Reading
Municipality: KENHORST BORO

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $174/sqft
Tax assessed value: $98,100
Annual tax amount: $4,556
Date on market: 5/10/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Window Treatments
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$292,300

$278,000 - $307,000

$1,965/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
5/17/2026	Pending sale	$284,900$174/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2071950 Report a problem
5/17/2026	Listing removed	$284,900$174/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2071950 Report a problem
5/10/2026	Listed for sale	$284,900$174/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2071950 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,556 +4.9%	$98,100
2024	$4,342 +2.8%	$98,100
2023	$4,225 +1.2%	$98,100
2022	$4,176 +1.2%	$98,100
2021	$4,127	$98,100
2020	$4,127 +1.2%	$98,100
2019	$4,078 +1.7%	$98,100
2018	$4,008 +2%	$98,100
2017	$3,931 +215.2%	$98,100
2016	$1,247	$98,100
2015	$1,247	$98,100
2014	--	$98,100
2013	--	$98,100
2012	--	$98,100
2011	--	$98,100
2010	--	$98,100
2009	--	$98,100
2008	--	$98,100
2007	--	$98,100
2006	--	$98,100
2005	--	$98,100
2004	--	$98,100
2003	--	$98,100
2002	--	$98,100
2000	--	$98,100

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