Beautiful Rancher type Cottage in West Lawn with 2 bedrooms on main floor and full bath. Finished Basement with a built in wet bar, mini frig and walk up steps to huge covered concrete patio in a spacious fenced in back yard. 3rd bedroom in basement with fireplace and 1/2 bath and laundry room. Wilson Schools and parking for 2 cars on your paved driveway plus off street parking. Economical gas heat with central air. Newer roof and hot water heater and all appliances remain as well as washer/dryer and extra Freezer in the basement. Immediate possession and a one year Guard Home Warranty at full price! Highest & Best by Sunday at 6 PM 5/17/26 but Seller can accept offer prior if so desire!
Pending
$219,900
2230 Monroe Ave, Reading, PA 19609
3beds
1,392sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1956
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$241,100 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rancher type cottageFinished basementOff street parkingNewer roofAll appliances remainLaundry roomBuilt in wet bar
- 47 days |
- 157 |
- 2 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ron Samsel 941-842-6100,
United Real Estate Strive 212 (610) 372-0212
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2071910
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace - Electric, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Lower
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 6
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Flooring - Carpet, Wet Bar
- Level: Lower
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 20
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Lower
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 5
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Window Treatments, Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 10
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 48 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 6
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Workshop
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 8
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Floor Plan - Traditional, Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Screens, Vinyl Clad, Window Treatments
- Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Rough Bath Plumb,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,392
- Total interior livable area: 1,392 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 792
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Lighted, Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Flood Lights, Play Area, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Street
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Middle Of Block, Mixed Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 80439613042742
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
- Major remodel year: 2026
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: West Lawn
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: SPRING TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $158/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $63,900
- Annual tax amount: $2,841
- Date on market: 5/13/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: All Kitchen Appliances, Washer / Dryer, Refrigerator In Basement, All Window Treatments
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$241,100
$229,000 - $253,000
$2,042/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/16/2026 | Pending sale | $219,900$158/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2071910 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $219,900+119.9%$158/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2071910 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2020 | Sold | $100,000$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,841 +3.9% | $63,900 |
| 2024 | $2,734 +5% | $63,900 |
| 2023 | $2,605 +2.5% | $63,900 |
| 2022 | $2,541 +3.6% | $63,900 |
| 2021 | $2,452 | $63,900 |
| 2020 | $2,452 +2.9% | $63,900 |
| 2019 | $2,382 +0.9% | $63,900 |
| 2018 | $2,362 +1.7% | $63,900 |
| 2017 | $2,322 +184.2% | $63,900 |
| 2016 | $817 | $63,900 |
| 2015 | $817 | $63,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $63,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $63,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: West Wyomissing
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Whitfield El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Wilson West Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.2 mi
- 7/10Wilson High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Wilson
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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19609
- West Wyomissing
- 2230 Monroe Ave
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