Welcome to 300 Melrose Ave! This well-maintained semi-detached home in Lower Alsace Township is ready for its next owners to move in and enjoy. Offering the convenience of one-floor living, the main level features 2 spacious bedrooms, a bright and comfortable living room, a full bathroom, and a large eat-in kitchen perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The home also includes a full basement with a walk-out garage, providing excellent storage space, a dedicated laundry area, and endless potential for additional finished living space. Upstairs, the unfinished attic offers even more possibilities for future expansion, a home office, or extra storage. The generously sized bedrooms and living room provide privacy, ample closet space, and a comfortable layout throughout. Additional highlights include efficient gas heat, a gas hot water heater, and a desirable corner lot located in the quiet neighborhood you?ve been searching for while still being close to everyday conveniences. Schedule your private tour today and see all that 300 Melrose Ave has to offe
Sold for $189,900
$189,900
300 Melrose Ave, Mount Penn, PA 19606
2beds
928sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$190,100 Zestimate®
$205/sqft
$1,441 Estimated rent
Home value
$190,100
$181,000 - $200,000
$1,441/mo
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Excellent storage spaceDesirable corner lotWell-maintained semi-detached homeOne-floor livingDedicated laundry areaEfficient gas heatAmple closet space
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Listed by:
Juan Cortes-Carreno 610-372-3200,
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Bought with:
FRANKLIN CAPELLAN
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2072332
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
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Has Laundry
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 928
- Total interior livable area: 928 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 928
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Free, Paved, Public, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Other
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 23532714325941
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Very Good,Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 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: Mount Penn
- Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $205/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $56,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,022
- Date on market: 5/19/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,PHFA,Private Financing Available,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Washer And Dryer
- Exclusions: Dishwasher Is Staying But Not Sure If Its Working, Never Been Used.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/13/2026 | Sold | $189,900$205/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2072332 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Pending sale | $189,900$205/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072332 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2026 | Listing removed | $189,900$205/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072332 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $189,900+95.8%$205/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072332 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2020 | Sold | $97,000$105/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/2020 | Pending sale | $97,000+9%$105/sqft |
Source: SlateHouse #PABK360068 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2020 | Listed for sale | $89,000+111.9%$96/sqft |
Source: SlateHouse #PABK360068 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2018 | Listing removed | $900$1/sqft |
Source: SlateHouse Group Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2018 | Price change | $900-5.3%$1/sqft |
Source: SlateHouse Group Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2018 | Listed for rent | $950$1/sqft |
Source: SlateHouse Group Property Management Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2017 | Sold | $42,000-32.3%$45/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/24/2004 | Sold | $62,000$67/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,966 +8.2% | $56,400 |
| 2024 | $3,666 +3.5% | $56,400 |
| 2023 | $3,543 +3.3% | $56,400 |
| 2022 | $3,431 +2.1% | $56,400 |
| 2021 | $3,358 +2.8% | $56,400 |
| 2020 | $3,265 +3.2% | $56,400 |
| 2019 | $3,163 +1.1% | $56,400 |
| 2018 | $3,129 +3.1% | $56,400 |
| 2017 | $3,037 +258.6% | $56,400 |
| 2016 | $847 +5.3% | $56,400 |
| 2015 | $804 | $56,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $56,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $56,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19606
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Reiffton SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 1.9 mi
- 5/10Exeter Twp Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Exeter Twp Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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.
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