Charming Mt. Penn home with stunning city and Mountain views. Welcome to this adorable and cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath home nestled on a quiet hilltop in Mt Penn, offering beautiful views of the city and the mountains. Step inside to find a traditional floor plan featuring a formal living room and dining room with gleaming hardwood floors. The galley-style kitchen features upgraded countertops, a gas stove, refrigerator and easy-care vinyl plank floors. The main floor hosts a comfortable bedroom and a full bath with a tub/shower combination. Upstairs you'll find a spacious second bedroom and sitting room perfect for a home office, reading nook, or creative space. The full basement offers laundry, built in shelving and convenient stairglide, for easy access, plus outside exit. Enjoy year round comfort with natural gas forced air heat , central air and an additional window unit A/C upstairs. Set back on a wooded hillside, the property features a 1 car garage with opener, and a peaceful patio area with a swing and lots of closet space. All appliances and the generator is included in the sale. ( Please note: the electric FP in the LR does not remain and the DR chandelier will be replaced with a light fixture. Don't miss your chance to own this delightfulhome with character, comfort and scenic charm.
Sold for $220,200
$220,200
2640 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606
2beds
1,071sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
7,405 Square Feet Lot
$237,700 Zestimate®
$206/sqft
$1,596 Estimated rent
Home value
$237,700
$219,000 - $259,000
$1,596/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$1,596/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$1,596/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$1,533/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$1,533/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Full basementSitting roomDining roomWooded hillsideAdorable and cozyPeaceful patio areaGleaming hardwood floors
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Nancy Jones 610-207-3174,
RE/MAX Of Reading
Bought with:
Mark Werner, RS141675A
RE/MAX Of Reading
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2055856
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Primary Bathroom
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
- Level: Upper
- Area: 408 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24 x 17
Primary bathroom
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 8
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Kitchen
- Features: Cedar Closet(s), Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 8
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Combination Dining/Living
- Basement: Drain,Full,Exterior Entry,Sump Pump,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,071
- Total interior livable area: 1,071 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,071
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Public, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Stair Lift
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Brick, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 7,405 Square Feet
- Features: Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 64532609074138
- Zoning: RESIDEN TIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: MT PENN BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $206/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $79,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,655
- Date on market: 4/10/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,FHA 203(b),VA Loan
- Inclusions: All Appliances In "as Is " Condition; Dehumidifier;patio Swing;generator;shelves In Bsmt;window A / C In Upstairs Br;stairglide To Bsmt
- Exclusions: Electric Fp In Lr; Dining Room Chandelier ( To Be Replaced)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $220,200+0.1%$206/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2055856 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2025 | Pending sale | $219,900$205/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2055856 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $219,900$205/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2055856 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,857 +6.1% | $79,400 |
| 2024 | $5,519 +3.6% | $79,400 |
| 2023 | $5,325 +7.2% | $79,400 |
| 2022 | $4,969 +2.1% | $79,400 |
| 2021 | $4,867 +3.3% | $79,400 |
| 2020 | $4,712 +2.5% | $79,400 |
| 2019 | $4,597 +1% | $79,400 |
| 2018 | $4,550 +4.8% | $79,400 |
| 2017 | $4,340 +205.6% | $79,400 |
| 2016 | $1,420 +3.9% | $79,400 |
| 2015 | $1,366 | $79,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $79,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $79,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19606
Nearby homes
- $236,6002 bd1 ba894 sqft2642 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $185,0003 bd2 ba1k sqft2638 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606Sold
- $241,5002 bd1 ba894 sqft2644 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $2,100-- bd-- ba-- sqft2634R Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $241,1002 bd1 ba1.1k sqft2636 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $274,6003 bd1 ba1k sqft2634 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $283,8003 bd1 ba1.2k sqft2651 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $285,5004 bd1 ba1.3k sqft2649 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Antietam Middle School/High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Antietam Middle Senior
- District: Antietam
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$237,700
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$237,700
- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19606
- 2640 Fairview Ave
