705 Alton Ave, Reading, PA 19605
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$257,800
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Jovan Tate 610-779-2500,
Century 21 Gold
Jere A Young JR., RB065876
2% Real Estate Group
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Dining room
- Features: Dining Area
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 18
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 30
Utility room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 10
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Finished,Heated,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,900
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,300
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Garage Door Opener, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath, Hot Tub
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 17530876819882
- Zoning: R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1919
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Northmont
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $70,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,155
- Date on market: 10/24/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Sold | $246,000+2.5%$129/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $240,000$126/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Price change | $240,000-7.7%$126/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $260,000+341.4%$137/sqft |
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| 12/10/2014 | Sold | $58,900$31/sqft |
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| 9/25/2014 | Price change | $58,900-15.7%$31/sqft |
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| 8/12/2014 | Price change | $69,900-6.7%$37/sqft |
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| 7/9/2014 | Listed for sale | $74,900+3466.7%$39/sqft |
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| 7/1/2014 | Sold | $2,100-97.4%$1/sqft |
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| 6/6/2014 | Listed for sale | $80,000-33.3%$42/sqft |
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| 3/14/2009 | Listing removed | $119,900$63/sqft |
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| 1/28/2009 | Listed for sale | $119,900$63/sqft |
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| 12/8/2008 | Listing removed | $119,900$63/sqft |
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| 6/4/2008 | Listed for sale | $119,900$63/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,155 +1.5% | $70,000 |
| 2024 | $3,108 +1.6% | $70,000 |
| 2023 | $3,060 | $70,000 |
| 2022 | $3,060 | $70,000 |
| 2021 | $3,060 +1% | $70,000 |
| 2020 | $3,029 | $70,000 |
| 2019 | $3,029 | $70,000 |
| 2018 | $3,029 +0.7% | $70,000 |
| 2017 | $3,009 +75% | $70,000 |
| 2016 | $1,719 +8.7% | $70,000 |
| 2015 | $1,582 | $70,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $70,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $70,000 |
Neighborhood: 19605
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Thirteenth & Union El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Northeast Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
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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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19605
- 705 Alton Ave