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Off Market Aug 2019 for $260K

$424,558

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,973/mo

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4 ba

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2,910

sq ft

481 Faust Rd, Reading, PA 19608

About this home

Ideally set up for a two families w/ convenient location situated on an absolutely lovely 1.42 acres surrounded by tall pines and pretty vinyl rail fencing. 1st living unit offers large kitchen w/ dining area, living room and den and two bedrooms. 2nd floor offers large bedroom w/ bath - lots of closet space. Attached is a 2nd living area consisting of a spacious great room w/ beam ceiling - walk-in stone fireplace - hardwood floors. Kitchen w/ dining area, half bath and a master bedroom w/ full bath. Home has a total of 3 full baths, 2 powder rooms. Full basement under full living area. This home also has a very large 2 car detached garage as well as a circular drive for lots of parking and easy access on and off Faust Rd. The garage has sinks and electric. There is so much to this property. The interior of this home needs work/updating however the basics have been taken care of. The roof is brand new. The septic system is only a few years old. The well pump was replaced in 2017 and there is a UV system. The HVAC systems were installed in 2018. Great bones and excellent location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

1.42 acresLot Size

$146Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

7 spacesParking

Listed by Sandy Matz • RE/MAX Of Reading

•610-670-2770 (broker)

•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)

Bought with Israel Gonzalez • Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

•610-898-1441 (broker)

•frontdesk1110@kw.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK341476

Redfin Estimate

$424,558

$165K since sold in August 2019$2,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 19.4% lower than the average sale price ($527K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$450,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,506 sq ft
325 Faust Rd, Reading, PA 19608
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$560,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths3,336 sq ft
181 Green Valley Rd, Reading, PA 19608
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$571,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,898 sq ft
18 Colorado Ave, Reading, PA 19608
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$475,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,582 sq ft
254 Faust Rd, Reading, PA 19608
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$649,900
E
4 beds2.5 baths4,575 sq ft
139 Grande Blvd, Reading, PA 19608
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$455,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,331 sq ft
2943 Reedy Rd, Reading, PA 19608

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Market trends in 19608, PA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.0%

+0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$425K

$25K MoM

Avg. days on market

1 days MoM

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13 MoM

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Sale history for 481 Faust Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PABK341476

Aug 27, 2019

Sold

$260,000

$89/sq ft

Jul 18, 2019

Pending

—

Jul 5, 2019

Price Changed

$284,900

$98/sq ft

Jun 18, 2019

Price Changed

$290,000

$100/sq ft

Jun 5, 2019

Price Changed

$299,900

$103/sq ft

May 28, 2019

Price Changed

$315,000

$108/sq ft

May 18, 2019

Listed

$329,000

$113/sq ft

TREND #6179829

Jun 12, 2013

Sold

$295,000

$101/sq ft

Apr 8, 2013

Pending

—

Mar 1, 2013

Listed

$295,000

$101/sq ft

+16

BRIGHT MLS #1003355400

Jun 12, 2013

Sold

$295,000

$101/sq ft

Apr 1, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Mar 1, 2013

Listed

$295,000

$101/sq ft

+16

Uniquely Different! Ideally set up for two families w/ convenient location situated on 1.42 acreage w/ tall pines. 1st living unit offers large kitchen w/ dining area - inviting living room - two bedrooms. 2nd floor offers large bedroom w/ bath - lots of closet space. Attached is lovely 2nd living area consisting of spacious great room w/ beam ceiling - walk-in stone fireplace - hardwood floors. Kitchen w/ dining area - master bedroom w/ bath. 3 full baths, 2 powder rooms. Full basement under full living area. Two heating & central air. Two car garage, generator. So much to this property - Must See! Photos to follow.

Public Records

Apr 18, 2001

Sold

$182,000

$63/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK193480

Mar 1, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Nov 14, 2000

Listed

$182,000

$63/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,520 (−2.6%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2025

$6,696 (+4.1%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2024

$6,434 (+3.5%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2023

$6,215 (+2.4%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2022

$6,070 (+5.3%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2021

$5,765

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2020

$5,765 (+2.8%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2019

$5,608 (+1.9%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2018

$5,502 (+2.8%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2017

$5,355 (+2.9%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2015

$5,206 (+0.6%)

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

2014

$5,173 (+0.9%)

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

2013

$5,124 (+2.1%)

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

2012

$5,018 (+4.0%)

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

2011

$4,824 (+11.6%)

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

2010

$4,323

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

Tax history for 481 Faust Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,520 (−2.6%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2025

$6,696 (+4.1%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2024

$6,434 (+3.5%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2023

$6,215 (+2.4%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2022

$6,070 (+5.3%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2021

$5,765

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2020

$5,765 (+2.8%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2019

$5,608 (+1.9%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2018

$5,502 (+2.8%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2017

$5,355 (+2.9%)

$41,700 + $102,600

$144,300

2015

$5,206 (+0.6%)

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

2014

$5,173 (+0.9%)

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

2013

$5,124 (+2.1%)

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

2012

$5,018 (+4.0%)

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

2011

$4,824 (+11.6%)

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

2010

$4,323

$41,700 + $101,300

$143,000

*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

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.42 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,736

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Berks County

APN

49437703402753

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 7
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway
# of Open Parking Spaces: 5
Detached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Water Treat System, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Stall Shower, Wood Floors, Attic, Built-Ins, Carpet, Chair Railings, Master Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone, Gas/Propane

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $102,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement

Exterior Information
Fencing: Vinyl

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $41,700

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,910
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $799
County Tax: $1,105
School Tax: $3,704
Tax Assessed Value: $144,300
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $5,608

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Heat Pump - Oil BackUp
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV, Propane
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No

Location

School Information
Elementary School: GREEN VALLEY
Middle Or Junior School: WILSON WEST
School District Name: WILSON
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: use gps
Municipality: LOWER HEIDELBERG TWP

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,736
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 49437703402753

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026

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Schools

Green Valley El School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

4/10

Wilson West Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Wilson High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

7/10

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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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

17% 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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Reading, PA • 19608

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$404,000 – $489,000

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Address	Redfin Estimate
184 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3061 Sq. Ft.	$760,250
190 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| - Baths \| 2834 Sq. Ft.	$713,591

Address	Redfin Estimate
178 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4482 Sq. Ft.	$939,700
205 Gaul Rd, Reading, PA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3680 Sq. Ft.	$631,796

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