Welcome to this charming Cape Cod located in the Governor Mifflin School District! Offering 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, this home provides a spacious and functional layout with plenty of room for everyday living, entertaining, or simply spreading out and enjoying the space. This home also features valuable updates that add comfort and peace of mind, including a new HVAC system and an Ecobee smart thermostat, giving you modern convenience and efficient control over your home’s heating and cooling. New windows with warranty are another major bonus, helping improve efficiency while offering added value to the next owner. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major roadways, this property offers the perfect combination of charm, functionality, and location. Whether you are looking for your first home, more space, or a property with important updates already completed, this Governor Mifflin Cape Cod is a wonderful opportunity you won’t want to miss.
Sold for $285,000
$285,000
511 Grill Ave, Reading, PA 19607
4beds
1,663sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$288,300 Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$2,067 Estimated rent
Home value
$288,300
$271,000 - $308,000
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New hvac systemEcobee smart thermostatNew windows with warrantySpacious and functional layout
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Listed by:
Mrs. Ronnie Rea 610-223-1706,
Daryl Tillman Realty Group
Bought with:
brendan lamy, RS375916
RE/MAX Of Reading
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2069660
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 14
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 35 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 7
Basement
- Level: Lower
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 14
Family room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 18
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 18
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,663
- Total interior livable area: 1,663 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,375
- Finished area below ground: 288
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Built In, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,840 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 39439508988354
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: CUMRU TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $171/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $88,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,289
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, And A Stainless Steel Gas Oven / Stove Currently Stored In Basement In As-is Condition With No Monetary Value.
- Exclusions: All Furniture And Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Sold | $285,000-5%$171/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2069660 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2026 | Pending sale | $299,900$180/sqft |
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| 4/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+3.4%$180/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listing removed | $289,900$174/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-133736 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2025 | Price change | $289,900-3%$174/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000+36.8%$180/sqft |
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| 4/15/2022 | Sold | $218,500-2.8%$131/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2011970 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2022 | Pending sale | $224,750$135/sqft |
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| 3/1/2022 | Listed for sale | $224,750+40.6%$135/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2011970 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2020 | Listing removed | $1,350$1/sqft |
Source: SlateHouse Property Group Management Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2019 | Price change | $1,350-1.8%$1/sqft |
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| 12/12/2019 | Price change | $1,375-1.8%$1/sqft |
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| 11/19/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 11/2/2009 | Sold | $159,900$96/sqft |
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| 7/15/2009 | Listed for sale | $159,900+8.4%$96/sqft |
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| 3/2/2006 | Sold | $147,500$89/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,188 +3.2% | $88,200 |
| 2024 | $4,058 +2.9% | $88,200 |
| 2023 | $3,944 +2.6% | $88,200 |
| 2022 | $3,846 +2% | $88,200 |
| 2021 | $3,769 | $88,200 |
| 2020 | $3,769 +1.2% | $88,200 |
| 2019 | $3,724 +1.8% | $88,200 |
| 2018 | $3,657 +2% | $88,200 |
| 2017 | $3,586 +171% | $88,200 |
| 2016 | $1,323 | $88,200 |
| 2015 | $1,323 | $88,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $88,200 |
| 2000 | -- | $88,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19607
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Mifflin Park El SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Governor Mifflin Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mifflin Park
- High: Governor Mifflin
- District: Governor Mifflin
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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