Welcome to this unique mid century modern home in Hampden Heights. A front patio leads your guests into the vaulted slate entry. Relax in your spacious living room featuring a wall of glass doors to your large rear porch. The sunny dining room is just the right size. for all of your holiday dinners. Cooking is a breeze in your large kitchen with a big pantry, lots of counter space, built in appliances and a breakfast room. In this area you will also find the laundry area and a half bath. Enjoy the wonderful view from the rear wrap around porch. There are steps leading to the rear yard and a storage shed found under the porch for all of your yard equipment. This delightful home has many outstanding features. Brick exterior, gutter guard's, driveway parking, central air, lots of vaulted ceilings and so much more. Come and explore all this home has to offer. Needs a bit of updating put this is a real find.
For sale
$310,000
1840 Lorraine Rd, Reading, PA 19604
3beds
2,426sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.26 Acres Lot
$306,600 Zestimate®
$128/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brick exteriorHalf bathLaundry areaSunny dining roomDriveway parkingFront patioBig pantry
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Linda Strain 610-780-0033,
RE/MAX Of Reading (610) 670-2770,
Co-Listing Agent: Christopher Strain 610-698-1390,
RE/MAX Of Reading
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2073208
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Breakfast Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 14
Dining room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 15
Kitchen
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 20
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 391 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 23
Heating
- Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,426
- Total interior livable area: 2,426 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,426
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 17531880408158
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hampden Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $128/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $145,300
- Annual tax amount: $6,707
- Date on market: 6/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$306,600
$291,000 - $322,000
$2,181/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $310,000+112.3%$128/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/6/2001 | Sold | $146,000$60/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,549 +1.5% | $145,300 |
| 2024 | $6,452 +1.6% | $145,300 |
| 2023 | $6,352 | $145,300 |
| 2022 | $6,352 | $145,300 |
| 2021 | $6,352 +1% | $145,300 |
| 2020 | $6,288 | $145,300 |
| 2019 | $6,288 | $145,300 |
| 2018 | $6,288 +0.7% | $145,300 |
| 2017 | $6,247 +75% | $145,300 |
| 2016 | $3,569 +8.7% | $145,300 |
| 2015 | $3,284 | $145,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $145,300 |
| 2000 | -- | $145,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19604
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Thirteenth & Union El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Northeast Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
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
- 19604
- 1840 Lorraine Rd





