This lovely townhouse is located within Flying Hills, which offers walking trails, golfing, pool and some very beautiful views. Offered for purchase is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home with newer carpeting and water heater, a serene display of nature from the living room wall of windows and the patio balcony. The roomy kitchen includes granite countertops, the major appliances, access to the front patio courtyard, plus the current owners converted the foyer coat closet into a pantry. An open staircase to each level affords the feeling of being open and spacious. A lower level provides a laundry/utility room as well as a storage room, finished family room w/wood burning fireplace and access to another tranquil and private patio area. Located near many amenities in a beautiful community. A one year First American Home Warranty is included.
Sold for $266,000
$266,000
157 Merion Ln, Reading, PA 19607
3beds
1,974sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1977
1,306 Square Feet Lot
$303,600 Zestimate®
$135/sqft
$2,316 Estimated rent
Home value
$303,600
$288,000 - $319,000
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Wood burning fireplacePatio balconyRoomy kitchenWall of windowsSerene display of natureFinished family roomFront patio courtyard
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Listed by:
Kenneth Worley 717-968-7000,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Bought with:
Liz Hoover, RS338681
NextHome Legacy Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2049812
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room
Basement
- Area: 420
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Oven/Range - Electric, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Partial,Full,Heated,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,974
- Total interior livable area: 1,974 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,554
- Finished area below ground: 420
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Assigned, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Assigned Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Community
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
- Features: Backs to Trees
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 39531517204456
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Frame, Masonry
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Flying Hills
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $201 monthly
- HOA name: FLYING HILLS TRUST
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: CUMRU TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $135/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $93,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,452
- Date on market: 10/16/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Oven / Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave Oven, Garbage Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- Exclusions: Freezer In Basement, Kitchen Island
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/19/2024 | Sold | $266,000+2.3%$135/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2049812 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2024 | Pending sale | $259,900$132/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2049812 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $259,900+55.6%$132/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2049812 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2015 | Sold | $167,000+78%$85/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2015 | Sold | $93,800-44.8%$48/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/23/2015 | Listed for sale | $169,900+56.6%$86/sqft |
Source: Springer Realty Group - Exton #6615048 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2015 | Listing removed | $108,500$55/sqft |
Source: REALHome Services and Solutions #6523278 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2015 | Price change | $108,500-6.9%$55/sqft |
Source: REALHome Services and Solutions #6523278 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2015 | Listed for sale | $116,600+2968.4%$59/sqft |
Source: REALHome Services and Solutions Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2014 | Sold | $3,800-97.6%$2/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2006 | Sold | $159,000$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,453 +3.2% | $93,800 |
| 2024 | $4,316 +2.9% | $93,800 |
| 2023 | $4,195 +2.6% | $93,800 |
| 2022 | $4,090 +2% | $93,800 |
| 2021 | $4,009 | $93,800 |
| 2020 | $4,009 +1.2% | $93,800 |
| 2019 | $3,960 +1.8% | $93,800 |
| 2018 | $3,889 +2% | $93,800 |
| 2017 | $3,813 +172.8% | $93,800 |
| 2016 | $1,398 | $93,800 |
| 2015 | $1,398 | $93,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $93,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $93,800 |
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Neighborhood: Flying Hills
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 2.6 mi
- 4/10Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 6/10Governor Mifflin Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 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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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19607
- Flying Hills
- 157 Merion Ln
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