SOLD DEC 29, 2025

Off market dec 2025 for $280K

$353,915

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,237/mo

•

1,812

sq ft

42 Adams St, Reading, PA 19608

About this home

Exceptionally well-maintained home with charming features throughout! The covered front porch offers peaceful breezes and beautiful sunset views. Inside, you’ll find hardwood floors (some carpeted for comfort), newer tilt-in windows, ceiling fans, and central air. The first floor includes two bedrooms—one currently used as a dining room—and a full bath with a tub and Corian surround. The second floor offers two additional bedrooms. The finished lower level has a great room, featuring a dry bar, walk-out access through French doors to a patio, a full bath with stall shower and vanity, plus ample storage and a workshop area. Out back, a spacious shed with vinyl siding and a fenced in yard. Sale is contingent on the owners finding their next home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

10,018 sq ftLot Size

$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Dave Mattes • RE/MAX Of Reading

•610-670-2770 (broker)

•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)

Listed by Melanie Mattes • RE/MAX Of Reading

•610-670-2770 (broker)

•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)

Bought with Shelby Leight • Keller Williams Realty Group

•610-792-5900 (broker)

•teresekw@gmail.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK2065430

Redfin Estimate

$353,915

$74K since sold in December 2025$5,000 since September

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A
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B
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$309,000
C
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$290,000
D
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$365,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,650 sq ft
16 Matthew Dr, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$375,000
F
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Market trends in 19608, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.3%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$450K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 42 Adams St

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PABK2065430

Dec 29, 2025

Sold

$280,000

$155/sq ft

Nov 20, 2025

Pending

—

Nov 19, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Nov 14, 2025

Listed

$274,900

$152/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK345310

Sep 20, 2019

Sold

$177,500

$98/sq ft

Aug 1, 2019

Pending

—

Jul 29, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jul 20, 2019

Listed

$176,000

$97/sq ft

+35

Very well maintained home! Covered porch has view of sunset, is breezy and peaceful. All hardwood floors, some covered w/ carpet. New tilt windows. Ceiling fans, central air. 2 BR on 1st floor, full bath w/ tub & Corian surround, 2 BR on 2nd floor. Lower level is finished, very nice, dry bar, walk-out thru French door to patio, full bath in lower level has vanity & stall shower, carpet, storage, workshop & workbench. In rear is a very large shed, workshop on 1 side & storage for yard equipment on other side, vinyl siding on shed. 284' well, Met Ed avg. bill is around $110, Sewer is $166 every 3 months. Tall maple trees, nice landscaping. Rural area, does not feel like suburbs. Close to222 bypass going S to Lanc. but also going to 222N and to 422. Great location, in an area that used to be called "Colonial Hills".

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,986 (+2.5%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2025

$3,888 (−0.2%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2024

$3,897 (+2.9%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2023

$3,788 (+2.6%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2022

$3,693 (+2.0%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2021

$3,620

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2020

$3,620 (+1.2%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2019

$3,576 (+1.8%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2018

$3,511 (+2.0%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2017

$3,443 (+2.8%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2015

$3,350 (+4.2%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2014

$3,215 (+2.2%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2013

$3,147 (+4.9%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2012

$3,000 (+1.4%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2011

$2,957 (+1.7%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2010

$2,906

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

Tax history for 42 Adams St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,986 (+2.5%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2025

$3,888 (−0.2%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2024

$3,897 (+2.9%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2023

$3,788 (+2.6%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2022

$3,693 (+2.0%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2021

$3,620

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2020

$3,620 (+1.2%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2019

$3,576 (+1.8%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2018

$3,511 (+2.0%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2017

$3,443 (+2.8%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2015

$3,350 (+4.2%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2014

$3,215 (+2.2%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2013

$3,147 (+4.9%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2012

$3,000 (+1.4%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2011

$2,957 (+1.7%)

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

2010

$2,906

$31,100 + $53,600

$84,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,370

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Berks County

APN

39438518402661

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

Medium Density Residential District

The MR Zoning District generally contains areas with developments containing medium density residential uses. The purpose of the MR Zoning District is as follows: 1 To accommodate the expansion of suburban development in those areas best-suited for medium density residential development.; 2 To preserve groundwater quality and quantity by encouraging new development to connect with or extend public or community water supplies and sanitary sewage systems.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Recreation
Timberland

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
On Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Interior Features: Stall Shower, Tub Shower
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished, Outside Entrance

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 442
Improvement Assessed Value: $53,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Run-in Shed

Exterior Information
Fencing: Partially, Wood

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Backs to Trees, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $31,100

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,370
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 442
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $453
County Tax: $763
School Tax: $2,805
School Tax Payment Frequency: Quarterly
Tax Assessed Value: $84,700
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $4,021

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
100 Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV Available
Water Source: Private, Well

Location

School Information
High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Cross Street: Stewart Avenue
Directions: from Old Lancaster Pike, left onto Stewart Ave, right onto Adams St, home if on the left
Location Type: Suburban
Municipality: CUMRU TWP

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,370
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 39438518402661

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Brecknock El School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.9mi

3/10

Governor Mifflin Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

4/10

Governor Mifflin Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 99° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

13% 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 • 19608

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$337,000 – $408,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Adams Street, Sinking Spring, PA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2628 Sq. Ft.	$343,751
45 Adams Street, Sinking Spring, PA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$255,187

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Adams Street, Sinking Spring, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$274,275
55 Stewart Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1238 Sq. Ft.	$295,025

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Adams Street, Sinking Spring, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 878 Sq. Ft.	$228,432
56 Stewart Avenue, Reading, PA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2848 Sq. Ft.	$570,076

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