Cute Governor Mifflin Cape Cod Boasting 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom, Nice Eat-In Kitchen, Four Season Room Off Of Kitchen, Finished Lower Level Family/Rec Room, Gas Heat & Central Air, Gas Hot Water, Vinyl Windows Throughout, Storage Shed & A Nice Flat Backyard. This Home Mechanically Is Great...Just Needs A New Cosmetic Vision. Don't Wait To See This Home...Schedule Your Showing Today!!
For sale
$284,900
1242 Commonwealth Blvd, Reading, PA 19607
3beds
1,636sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$283,300 Zestimate®
$174/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Storage shedNice eat-in kitchenNice flat backyardVinyl windows throughout
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Darren Kostival 610-670-2770,
RE/MAX Of Reading (610) 670-2770
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2071950
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 30
Bonus room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 30
Family room
- Features: Basement - Partially Finished, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Lower
- Area: 377 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 29
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Laminated, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bar, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate
- Basement: Partially Finished,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,636
- Total interior livable area: 1,636 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,259
- Finished area below ground: 377
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 54530619502245
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Far Hills Farm
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: KENHORST BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $174/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $98,100
- Annual tax amount: $4,556
- Date on market: 5/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Window Treatments
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$283,300
$269,000 - $297,000
$1,963/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $284,900$174/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2071950 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,556 +4.9% | $98,100 |
| 2024 | $4,342 +2.8% | $98,100 |
| 2023 | $4,225 +1.2% | $98,100 |
| 2022 | $4,176 +1.2% | $98,100 |
| 2021 | $4,127 | $98,100 |
| 2020 | $4,127 +1.2% | $98,100 |
| 2019 | $4,078 +1.7% | $98,100 |
| 2018 | $4,008 +2% | $98,100 |
| 2017 | $3,931 +215.2% | $98,100 |
| 2016 | $1,247 | $98,100 |
| 2015 | $1,247 | $98,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2003 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $98,100 |
| 2000 | -- | $98,100 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,758/mo
Principal & interest
$1400
Property taxes
$358
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19607
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Governor Mifflin Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Governor Mifflin
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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