Welcome to this well-loved brick semi in the heart of Mount Penn Heights, offering postcard-worthy views of the mountain. With 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and generously sized rooms throughout, this home is filled with potential and waiting for your personal touch. Inside, you'll find a sunny mudroom, a spacious eat-in kitchen, beautiful stained glass windows, and a classic wood staircase. Most of the carpet likely hides wood floors, and there are ceiling fans throughout. Enjoy the charm of both a covered front porch and a rear covered porch, along with many newer windows, recent roof updates, and a conversion from oil to gas for added efficiency. The walkout basement opens to a nice flat lawn—perfect for cookouts and bocce ball games. An oversized detached garage with alley access provides ample space for cars, storage, or hobbies. This is a solid home with timeless character—a blank canvas ready to be reinvigorated with your creativity. property being sold "as is".
Sold for $165,000 on 06/24/25
$165,000
1947 Fairview Ave, Reading, PA 19606
3beds
1,364sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$165,500 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$1,518 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 24, 2025 at 05:05pm
Listed by:
Mark Owens 610-587-1844,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Michele McCartney, RS166910L
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2058326

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Mud room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Mud Room
Features
- Basement: Walk-Out Access,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,364
- Total interior livable area: 1,364 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,364
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Oversized, Detached, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 64531641579179
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: Mount Penn Heights
- Municipality: MT PENN BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Services availability

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