Sold147d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
117 Park Ave
Reading, PA, 19605 • 19605 • Berks County
$222,000
$137/sqft
5Beds
2Baths
1,622Sqft
0.05 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Traditional Style
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Hyde Park
19605
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
2-Car Garage
Garage Faces Rear · Detached
This home is in high demand
Listed 147 days ago · 6 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
6 views
People checking out this listing
147 days on market
Established listing
$137/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic
Welcome to 117 Park Ave, a spacious and well-maintained semi-detached home located in the heart of the desirable Muhlenberg School District. Offering 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and over 1,600 square feet of living space, this home blends classic charm with modern convenience—perfect for growing families or anyone seeking extra room to spread out. Step inside to a bright and welcoming main level featuring a comfortable living room, formal dining area, and an updated kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. The second floor includes three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath, while the third floor provides two additional bedrooms—ideal for guests, a home office, or hobby space. Outside, enjoy the private backyard and take advantage of the detached 2-car garage, a rare find in this area. With its convenient location near schools, shopping, and major routes, this home truly has it all. Don't miss your chance to own this fantastic property in a great neighborhood—schedule your showing today!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights private backyard, classic charm, and modern convenience as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,454/month
Principal & Interest$1,158
Property Tax$222
Insurance$74
Down payment20% ($44,400)
3%50%
Est. 6.80% rate · 30yr fixed · $177,600 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1925
HeatingForced Air, Oil
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot2,178 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
Year built1925
Stories3
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Oil
CoolingNone
ConstructionStucco
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Faces Rear, Detached
Garage2 spaces
BasementFull
Lot2,178 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood19605
ZoningRES
Annual tax$3,065
Parcel66530816934962
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
8 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Heating
Forced Air
Oil
Cooling
None
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Faces Rear
Detached
Construction
Stucco
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market147
Est. value$227,900
Est. rent$2,127/mo
Tax rate1.51%
Price/sqft$137
On marketOct 7, 2025
PostedOct 7, 2025
Last sold$222,000
MLS updatedNov 13, 2025
Tour days6
Views6
How are the schools in Reading?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Reading, PA, 19605
Price history
29 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 19, 2025Listing Removed$1,700$1Zillow Rentals
Nov 13, 2025Sold$222,000$137Bright MLS
Oct 14, 2025Pending Sale$219,000$135Bright MLS
Oct 7, 2025Listed For Sale$219,000$135Bright MLS
Sep 23, 2025Price Change$1,700$1Zillow Rentals
Aug 19, 2025Listed For Rent$1,800$1Zillow Rentals
Dec 29, 2023Listing Removed——Bright MLS
Nov 2, 2023Listed For Sale$205,000$126Bright MLS
Oct 6, 2023Pending Sale$205,000$126Bright MLS
Oct 1, 2023Price Change$205,000$126Bright MLS
Sep 12, 2023Listed For Sale$210,000$129Bright MLS
Sep 12, 2023Listing Removed——Owner
Sep 4, 2023Listed For Sale$229,988$142Owner
Aug 19, 2023Listing Removed——Owner
Aug 7, 2023Price Change$239,000$147Owner
Jul 21, 2023Listed For Sale$249,000$154Owner
Apr 19, 2023Sold$120,000$74Public Record
Mar 31, 2022Sold$105,000$65Public Record
Feb 21, 2012Sold$95,900$59Public Record
Jan 18, 2012Price Change$95,900$59RE/MAX of Reading
Dec 17, 2011Price Change$94,900$59RE/MAX of Reading
Sep 28, 2011Price Change$104,900$65RE/MAX of Reading
Jul 10, 2011Listed For Sale$112,900$70RE/MAX OF READING
Dec 8, 2010Listing Removed$115,900$71RE/MAX of Reading
Jul 14, 2010Listed For Sale$115,900$71RE/MAX of Reading
May 2, 2010Listing Removed$119,900$74RE/MAX of Reading
Mar 14, 2010Price Change$119,900$74RE/MAX of Reading
Jan 23, 2010Listed For Sale$124,900$77RE/MAX of Reading
Jan 30, 2008Sold$119,900$74Public Record
Listing Removed$1,700
Nov 19, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$222,000
Nov 13, 2025•$137/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$219,000
Oct 14, 2025•$135/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$219,000
Oct 7, 2025•$135/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$1,700
Sep 23, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,800
Aug 19, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Dec 29, 2023•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$205,000
Nov 2, 2023•$126/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$205,000
Oct 6, 2023•$126/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$205,000
Oct 1, 2023•$126/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$210,000
Sep 12, 2023•$129/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed—
Sep 12, 2023•Owner
Listed For Sale$229,988
Sep 4, 2023•$142/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed—
Aug 19, 2023•Owner
Price Change$239,000
Aug 7, 2023•$147/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$249,000
Jul 21, 2023•$154/sqft•Owner
Sold$120,000
Apr 19, 2023•$74/sqft•Public Record
Sold$105,000
Mar 31, 2022•$65/sqft•Public Record
Sold$95,900
Feb 21, 2012•$59/sqft•Public Record
Price Change$95,900
Jan 18, 2012•$59/sqft•RE/MAX of Reading
Price Change$94,900
Dec 17, 2011•$59/sqft•RE/MAX of Reading
Price Change$104,900
Sep 28, 2011•$65/sqft•RE/MAX of Reading
Listed For Sale$112,900
Jul 10, 2011•$70/sqft•RE/MAX OF READING
Listing Removed$115,900
Dec 8, 2010•$71/sqft•RE/MAX of Reading
Listed For Sale$115,900
Jul 14, 2010•$71/sqft•RE/MAX of Reading
Listing Removed$119,900
May 2, 2010•$74/sqft•RE/MAX of Reading
Price Change$119,900
Mar 14, 2010•$74/sqft•RE/MAX of Reading
Listed For Sale$124,900
Jan 23, 2010•$77/sqft•RE/MAX of Reading
Sold$119,900
Jan 30, 2008•$74/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$3,065$58,700
Apr 10, 2024$2,826$58,700
Apr 10, 2023$2,652$58,700
Apr 10, 2022$2,608$58,700
Apr 10, 2021$2,547$58,700
Apr 10, 2020$2,547$58,700
Apr 10, 2019$2,493$58,700
Apr 10, 2018$2,449$58,700
Apr 10, 2017$2,403$58,700
Apr 10, 2016$712$58,700
Apr 10, 2015$712$58,700
Apr 10, 2014—$58,700
Apr 10, 2013—$58,700
Apr 10, 2012—$58,700
Apr 10, 2011—$58,700
Apr 10, 2010—$58,700
Apr 10, 2009—$58,700
Apr 10, 2008—$58,700
Apr 10, 2007—$58,700
Apr 10, 2006—$58,700
Apr 10, 2005—$58,700
Apr 10, 2004—$58,700
Apr 10, 2003—$58,700
Apr 10, 2002—$58,700
Apr 10, 2000—$58,700
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Reading, PA • Berks County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
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