Grand Wilson Schools brick semi-detached home with space for everyone and everything! Absolutely the best dollar per square foot deal on the market in the hottest, most on sought after and highly acclaimed school district in the county. With over 1900 SQFT of finished living space, this just rehabbed beauty features 5 BRS, 1 large full bath with new luxury vinyl plank flooring "LVP," a very convenient laundry/half bath combo on the main level with new LVP flooring, a spacious 18 handle eat-in kitchen with new Corian countertops, ceramic tiled backsplash, gas cooking, pantry, built-in dishwasher, double sink and new LVP flooring. The living and dining rooms also have new LVP flooring. There's also new carpeting throughout the 2nd & 3rd levels and stairs. The basement is large, clean, dry and freshly painted and has an exit to the rear yard. For outdoor enjoyment there's a covered front porch, covered rear patio, large fenced rear yard, side & front yard. For the car enthusiast or hobbyist there's a fantastic, large nearly 700 SQFT, 2 story, 2 car garage with automatic opener and newer aluminum double door with paved access from the rear alley. Recent updates include newer rubber roofs, newer architectural mansard roofs, double pane replacement windows, Weil McLain gas boiler, newer gas water heater in December 2018, 100 AMP electrical breaker panel and a water softener. There's also a bonus room off the rear 2nd floor BR with an outside access to a potential future balcony. This turn-key home is in move in condition, ready for immediate occupancy and ultra conveniently located to schools, shopping, medical facilities, restaurants, major roads with just a short drive into West Reading & Wyomissing and all the activities and attractions they have to offer. The property is located within the PHC - Planned Highway Commercial Zoning District and its current approved use is residential. Please check with the township for approval if you're interested in using it as a commercial property.
Sold for $254,900
$254,900
2219 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19609
5beds
1,941sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$306,800 Zestimate®
$131/sqft
$2,260 Estimated rent
Home value
$306,800
$288,000 - $325,000
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Newer rubber roofsBrick semi-detached homeCovered front porchNewer architectural mansard roofsNew corian countertopsLarge fenced rear yardGas cooking
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Listed by:
Jose Candelaria 610-207-8066,
RE/MAX Of Reading
Bought with:
Jose Candelaria, RS193774L
RE/MAX Of Reading
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2046664
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Replacement, Screens, Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Unfinished,Drain,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,941
- Total interior livable area: 1,941 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,941
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Sqft: 690
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Roof
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
Lot
- Size: 3,484 sqft
- Features: Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Front Yard, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 80438612978030
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick, Asbestos
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Rubber,Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
- Major remodel year: 2024
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: SPRING TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2025 | Sold | $254,900$131/sqft |
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| 10/9/2024 | Pending sale | $254,900$131/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2046664 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2024 | Price change | $254,900-1.9%$131/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2046664 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2024 | Price change | $259,900-5.5%$134/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2046664 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2024 | Pending sale | $275,000$142/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2046664 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2024 | Price change | $275,000+1.9%$142/sqft |
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| 8/19/2024 | Price change | $269,900-1.9%$139/sqft |
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| 8/9/2024 | Listed for sale | $275,000+57.1%$142/sqft |
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| 4/30/2024 | Sold | $175,000$90/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2041182 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2024 | Pending sale | $175,000$90/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,086 +3.9% | $69,400 |
| 2024 | $2,969 +5% | $69,400 |
| 2023 | $2,829 +2.5% | $69,400 |
| 2022 | $2,760 +3.6% | $69,400 |
| 2021 | $2,663 | $69,400 |
| 2020 | $2,663 -5% | $69,400 |
| 2019 | $2,802 +146.6% | $69,400 |
| 2018 | $1,136 -54.9% | $69,400 |
| 2017 | $2,521 +150.6% | $69,400 |
| 2016 | $1,006 +2% | $69,400 |
| 2015 | $986 | $69,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $69,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $69,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19609
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Whitfield El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 8/10Wilson West Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 7/10Wilson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Wilson
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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