Welcome to 2551 Fairview Ave in Reading! This charming single detached home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and endless potential for future expansion. The unfinished upper level provides a fantastic opportunity to create additional living space, whether you envision a third bedroom, home office, playroom, or bonus area tailored to your needs. Featuring convenient first-floor living, the home offers an open and inviting living and dining area, perfect for entertaining family and friends. The cozy kitchen provides a functional space to prepare meals, while the covered rear balcony is the perfect spot to relax and take in the beautiful views overlooking Mt. Penn. The spacious lower level features high ceilings, abundant storage space, and walk-out access, making it ideal for a future finished family room, recreation area, or the ultimate man cave. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and major routes, this property offers a wonderful opportunity for both homeowners and investors looking to add value and make it their own.
Pending
$225,000
2551 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606
2beds
934sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$222,800 Zestimate®
$241/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Covered rear balconyConvenient first-floor livingWalk-out accessAbundant storage spaceCozy kitchen
- 44 days |
- 52 |
- 0 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Juan Cortes-Carreno 610-372-3200,
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks 8003833535
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2072202
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 934
- Total interior livable area: 934 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 934
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Free, Public, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Scenic Vista, Street, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
- Features: Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 64531612977203
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Good,Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: MT PENN BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $241/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $60,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,501
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional,Private Financing Available,PHFA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Stove And Refrigerator
- Exclusions: Tenant Personal Items, Tenant Owns Washer And Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$222,800
$212,000 - $234,000
$1,471/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Pending sale | $225,000$241/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2072202 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Listing removed | $225,000$241/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072202 Report a problem | ||
| 5/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+492.1%$241/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072202 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2010 | Sold | $38,000$41/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,455 +6.1% | $60,400 |
| 2024 | $4,198 +3.6% | $60,400 |
| 2023 | $4,051 +7.2% | $60,400 |
| 2022 | $3,780 +2.1% | $60,400 |
| 2021 | $3,702 +3.3% | $60,400 |
| 2020 | $3,585 +2.5% | $60,400 |
| 2019 | $3,497 +1% | $60,400 |
| 2018 | $3,461 +4.8% | $60,400 |
| 2017 | $3,302 +193.6% | $60,400 |
| 2016 | $1,124 +3% | $60,400 |
| 2015 | $1,091 | $60,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $60,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $60,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Antietam Middle School/High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Antietam
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