For sale

$235,000

700 Alton Ave, Reading, PA 19605

3beds

1,280sqft

$1,705/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1920

3,049 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$184/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Open living spacesBeautiful hardwood floorsStainless steel appliances

Experience the warmth of the Northmont neighborhood and make this inviting house your own! This home features beautiful hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, open living spaces, and private rooms that offer comfort and versatility. Enjoy alley access with convenient parking in the back.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Full bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 3

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Electric

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Dry Wall
Flooring: Hardwood
Basement: Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,280
Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,280

Property

Parking

Parking features: Off Street, Driveway, Alley Access, Other
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Exterior features: Other
Pool features: None

Lot

Size: 3,049 Square Feet

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade
Parcel number: 17530876910634
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Attached to another structure: Yes

Materials

Brick Veneer, Concrete, Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Architectural Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1920

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Northmont

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Reading
Municipality: READING CITY

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $184/sqft
Tax assessed value: $65,600
Annual tax amount: $3,028
Date on market: 9/17/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer
Ownership: Fee Simple
Total actual rent: 16800

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/17/2026	Listed for sale	$235,000+518.4%$184/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2078276 Report a problem
4/9/2014	Sold	$38,000-15.6%$30/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem
11/14/2013	Listed for sale	$45,000$35/sqft
Source: RE/MAX of Reading #6307125 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$2,957 +1.5%	$65,600
2024	$2,913 +1.6%	$65,600
2023	$2,868	$65,600
2022	$2,868	$65,600
2021	$2,868 +1%	$65,600
2020	$2,839	$65,600
2019	$2,839	$65,600
2018	$2,839 +0.7%	$65,600
2017	$2,820 +75%	$65,600
2016	$1,611 +8.7%	$65,600
2015	$1,483	$65,600
2014	--	$65,600
2013	--	$65,600
2012	--	$65,600
2011	--	$65,600
2010	--	$65,600
2009	--	$65,600
2008	--	$65,600
2007	--	$65,600
2006	--	$65,600
2005	--	$65,600
2004	--	$65,600
2003	--	$65,600
2002	--	$65,600
2000	--	$65,600