Pending

Price increase: $5K (9/10)

$255,000

222 Melrose Ave, Reading, PA 19606

2beds

1,136sqft

$1,816/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1950

4,356 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$224/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Half bathNice sized family roomNewer windowsTile backsplashOriginal hardwood flooringsStainless appliancesCovered rear porch

Very well kept, up to date and spacious 2 bedroom ranch. This home features a nice sized custom kitchen with granite tops, tile backsplash and stainless appliances. The living room features original hardwood floorings along with two nice size bedrooms. The main bath has also been updated. The lower level boasts a nice sized family room, half bath, and laundry. The one-car garage has been currently used as nail workshop, but can be turned back into a normal garage or an extra bedroom. Newer windows, newer hot water heater, and HVAC. Covered rear porch is just off the Kitchen walking down to the fenced-in back yard, a great place to relax after a hard day at work, or enjoying the weekends with family and friends.

45 days
74
4

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

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

Rooms

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

Primary bedroom

Level: Main
Area: 168 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 X 14

Bedroom 2

Level: Main
Area: 130 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10 X 13

Family room

Level: Lower
Area: 240 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 X 20

Kitchen

Level: Main
Area: 156 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 X 13

Living room

Level: Main
Area: 234 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 X 18

Heating

Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Other
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood, Laminate
Doors: Six Panel
Windows: Replacement
Basement: Finished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,136
Total interior livable area: 1,136 sqft
Finished area above ground: 896
Finished area below ground: 240

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Other, Attached, Driveway
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: One
Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Roof Deck
Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Pool features: None
Fencing: Wood
Has view: Yes
View description: Other

Lot

Size: 4,356 Square Feet
Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Unknown Soil Type

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Parcel number: 23532714333064
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Good
New construction: No
Year built: 1950

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Septic
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Cable

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Reading
Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $224/sqft
Tax assessed value: $57,200
Annual tax amount: $3,934
Date on market: 9/4/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
Ownership: Fee Simple
Road surface type: Black Top

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$1,670/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/10/2026	Pending sale	$255,000+2%$224/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2077768 Report a problem
9/4/2026	Listed for sale	$250,000+96.9%$220/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2077768 Report a problem
8/14/2018	Sold	$127,000-2.2%$112/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
7/23/2018	Pending sale	$129,900$114/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wyomissing #1001543518 Report a problem
7/20/2018	Listed for sale	$129,900$114/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wyomissing #1001543518 Report a problem
6/18/2018	Pending sale	$129,900$114/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wyomissing #1001543518 Report a problem
5/22/2018	Listed for sale	$129,900+113%$114/sqft
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Wyomissing #1001543518 Report a problem
3/28/2018	Sold	$61,000+1.8%$54/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/12/2017	Listed for sale	$59,900+2039.3%$53/sqft
Source: Bold Realty #1004302263 Report a problem
11/28/2017	Sold	$2,800-97.5%$2/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
12/9/2005	Sold	$112,000$99/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$4,022 +8.2%	$57,200
2024	$3,718 +3.5%	$57,200
2023	$3,593 +3.3%	$57,200
2022	$3,479 +2.1%	$57,200
2021	$3,406 +2.8%	$57,200
2020	$3,312 +3.2%	$57,200
2019	$3,208 +1.1%	$57,200
2018	$3,174 +3.1%	$57,200
2017	$3,080 +258.6%	$57,200
2016	$859 +5.3%	$57,200
2015	$816	$57,200
2014	--	$57,200
2013	--	$57,200
2012	--	$57,200
2011	--	$57,200
2010	--	$57,200
2009	--	$57,200
2008	--	$57,200
2007	--	$57,200
2006	--	$57,200
2005	--	$57,200
2004	--	$57,200
2003	--	$57,200
2002	--	$57,200
2000	--	$57,200