Original owner has taken so much pride of ownership in this gorgeous 3 bedroom 3 full and one half bath ranch style home situated on a large corner lot. Enter through the impressive carved wood front door into the bright and cheery tiled-floor foyer. Continue on to the spacious front living room with large picture windows allowing for ample natural lighting making this a radiant and inviting space. Attached dining room with picture window continues the bright and inviting feel and is the perfect place to host dinner parties and family get togethers for the holidays. The large 40 handle eat-in kitchen boasts tile flooring, recessed lighting, built-in appliances, and peninsula with extra cabinetry. Family room located just off the kitchen is sure to impress with newer laminate hardwood flooring, wood burning fireplace with Heatalator, and glass slider to back porch with retaining wall. The private backyard is complete with storage shed for all of your lawn equipment and gardening tools. Attached 2 car garage and generously sized driveway allow for parking for 6+ vehicles. Back inside you can cool off with central air as you discover the laundry room and attached powder room just off the garage entrance. Master bedroom with ceiling fan and attached master bath can be found just down the hall. Two additional ample sized bedrooms and shared hallway bathroom complete the main floor of this well-maintained home. In the fully finished basement you will be pleased to find another full bathroom, wet bar with 10+ barstool seating, and an additional generously sized finished room that can be used as an office or playroom. The wood burning fireplace and exposed wood beams add the finishing touches to this incredible space that adds an additional 800+ sq. ft. of living area to this already generously-sized home. This one-owner home exudes pride of ownership and the seller is so confident they are relaying a great home that they are willing to provide a one year HMS Home Warranty with an acceptable offer. Call today to schedule your private showing!
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,943
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
19530722198095
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The R-1 Districts preserve and enhance low-density areas composed of one-family detached dwellings on relatively large lots. The R-2 Medium Density District provides a variety of one-family detached, semidetached and attached dwellings. The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $59,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner
Lot Size Dimensions: .
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $35,600
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,943
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $95,400
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $4,129
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Oil, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School: READING SENIOR
School District Name: READING
Location Information
Cross Street: DARIEN ST
Directions: From Rdg take 422W to PA 12 E, Exit onto Butler St towards Schuylkill Ave. , L onto Lehigh St. , L onto Schuylkill Ave/183, R on Mercer St, home on R
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,943
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 19530722198095
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Glenside El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Northwest Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
1/10
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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
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
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19601
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$359,000 – $435,000
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