Beautifully maintained and move-in ready twin semi-detached home featuring a finished walk-out basement with potential for an in-law suite! Step inside to a bright and inviting living room with gleaming hardwood floors, a cozy gas fireplace, and ceiling fan. The open dining area is perfect for entertaining and flows seamlessly to an elevated deck with scenic views. The spacious kitchen boasts a center island, double sink, attractive oak cabinetry, and stylish tile backsplash. Convenient main-level laundry and direct garage access add everyday functionality. The professionally finished walk-out basement significantly expands the living space, offering a large recreation area, a potential fourth bedroom, and a full bathroom—ideal for guests, extended family, or a home office. Sliding glass doors lead to a private covered patio overlooking the backyard, creating the perfect space to relax or entertain outdoors. Surrounded by beautiful landscaping and offering versatile living spaces inside and out, this exceptional home combines comfort, convenience, and value. Don't miss this opportunity—homes like this sell quickly!
Liggett, located between Penn Street and the Schuylkill River, is a residential and industrial Reading neighborhood with brick rowhomes and rail-side warehouses. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Penn Street Bridge approach, where traffic, river views, and utilitarian storefronts set a working-city rhythm. Nearby anchors such as GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Santander Performing Arts Center, and the Reading Public Museum shape local culture beyond the blocks. Architecture leans practical—tight-gridded streets, corner shops, and older masonry buildings with deep stoops. River-adjacent paths and parkland frame the edge with open sky and long sightlines. Daily life reads as walkable and grounded, with downtown energy close by.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Estimated living area
Full, fully finished walkout basement
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (two on upper level, one on lower level)
One half bathroom on the main level
Kitchen
Kitchen (appliance specifics not listed)
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning (electric)
Natural gas hot water
Exterior features
Semi-detached property
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Not in a federal flood zone
Home design
Semi-detached structure
Parking
Front-entry attached garage (1 space)
Driveway parking
Construction
Vinyl and aluminum siding
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built year source: Assessor
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric cooling fuel
Natural gas for heating and hot water
Electricity and solar
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A gorgeous and spacious twin semi-detached with finished walk-out basement with potential in-law suite. On entry, the living room welcomes you with beautiful hardwood floors, a user friendly gas fireplace and ceiling fan. The dining area leads off the living room for easy entertainment and continues to flow out onto a second floor deck offering a lovely view! The spacious kitchen area features an island, double sink, beautiful oak cabinets and tile back splash. A light and airy laundry and garage are easily accessible from the kitchen for added convenience. The professionally finished basement offers extra living space with a large entertainment area, a possible 4th bedroom and full bathroom. The glass sliding doors open to a private covered patio overlooking the rear yard. This home, with its beautifully landscaped yard, is move in ready and wont last long!
TREND #7147401
May 23, 2018
Sold
$189,900
$82/sq ft
Apr 17, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 15, 2018
Listed
$194,900
$84/sq ft
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BRIGHT MLS #1000295832
May 23, 2018
Sold
$189,900
$82/sq ft
Apr 17, 2018
Pending
—
Mar 15, 2018
Listed
$194,900
$84/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK135194
Jul 12, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 19, 2004
Listed
$179,900
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,826 (+2.5%)
$25,000 + $98,800
$123,800
2025
$5,683 (−0.2%)
$25,000 + $98,800
$123,800
2024
$5,696 (+2.9%)
$25,000 + $98,800
$123,800
2023
$5,537 (−11.3%)
$25,000 + $98,800
$123,800
2022
$6,239 (+2.0%)
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
2021
$6,116
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
2020
$6,116 (+1.2%)
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
2019
$6,041 (+1.8%)
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
2018
$5,933 (+2.0%)
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
2017
$5,817 (+2.8%)
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
2015
$5,659 (+4.2%)
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
2014
$5,431 (+2.2%)
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
2013
$5,316 (+4.9%)
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
2012
$5,068 (+1.4%)
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
2011
$4,996 (−8.1%)
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
2010
$5,435
$25,000 + $118,100
$143,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,579
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,579
Year built
2005
Style
Other
County
Berks County
APN
39439616927799
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
HR
High Density Residential District
The HR Zoning District generally contains areas with developments containing medium to high density residential uses. The purpose of the HR Zoning District is as follows: To accommodate suburban and urban density residential development upon lands best-suited for such use as determined by the accessibility of public water supply and sewage disposal as well as access to arterial and collector roads.; To encourage development which could allow for the efficient utilization of municipal services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Recreation
Timberland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19607
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
34
21
39
25
57
37
65
45
71
54
82
63
87
70
81
63
77
59
67
47
54
39
40
27
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1514 Ridge Ave
$296,188
$3,812 under list price of $300K
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