Your new beginnings start here! This well-maintained rancher at the end of a quiet street is the perfect place to call home. Enclosed front porch gives you extra living space for relaxation or your in-home office. Large living room gives you room to spread out with hardwood floors. Spacious kitchen offers plenty of prep and storage space. Laundry set up right in the kitchen is a real time saver. All appliances stay, including washer and dryer to help get you started. Two bedrooms and modern full bath complete the main level. The walk-up attic gives you extra storage or future playroom for the little ones in your life. Basement offers extra space too, including new gas heater in 2025 giving you peace of mind. If you want to relax outdoors, then you will love the backyard deck with plenty of room to set up your grill and seating area. Off street parking and storage shed for your convenience. Terrific location is just a few minutes from 5th Street highway shopping, and Route 12 to get you anywhere quickly. Public transportation walking distance from your door gives you options. This is affordable one-floor living at its best! Don’t miss out on this great place, you will be proud to call home!
Pending
$199,900
39 Seminary Ave, Reading, PA 19605
2beds
1,098sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$182/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off street parkingStorage shedBasement offers extra spaceWell-maintained rancherNew gas heaterEnclosed front porchTwo bedrooms
- 7 days |
- 1,378 |
- 78 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeff Martin 610-207-8474,
Century 21 Gold 6107792500
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2070248
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 11
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 10
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 15
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 X 20
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wood
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Shelving
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,098
- Total interior livable area: 1,098 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,098
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Chimney Cap(s), Lighting, Flood Lights, Rain Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 66531809065139
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Combination, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, CPVC/PVC, Frame, Masonry, Mixed Plumbing, Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Hyde Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: MUHLENBERG TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $182/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $61,300
- Annual tax amount: $3,201
- Date on market: 4/10/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, (2) Window A / C Units, Dehumidifier
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/14/2026 | Pending sale | $199,900$182/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2070248 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Listing removed | $199,900$182/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2070248 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $199,900-4.8%$182/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2070248 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2025 | Sold | $210,000+5%$191/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2053778 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2025 | Pending sale | $200,000$182/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2053778 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $200,000+15.1%$182/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2053778 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2023 | Sold | $173,800$158/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2025070 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2023 | Pending sale | $173,800$158/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2025070 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2023 | Listed for sale | $173,800+65.5%$158/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2025070 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2018 | Sold | $105,000-4.5%$96/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $109,900+131.4%$100/sqft |
Source: C-21 Gold #1002275348 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/1999 | Sold | $47,500$43/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,201 +8.5% | $61,300 |
| 2024 | $2,951 +6.5% | $61,300 |
| 2023 | $2,770 +1.7% | $61,300 |
| 2022 | $2,724 +2.4% | $61,300 |
| 2021 | $2,660 | $61,300 |
| 2020 | $2,660 +2.2% | $61,300 |
| 2019 | $2,603 +1.8% | $61,300 |
| 2018 | $2,557 +1.9% | $61,300 |
| 2017 | $2,509 +237.6% | $61,300 |
| 2016 | $743 | $61,300 |
| 2015 | $743 | $61,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $61,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $61,300 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,297/mo
Principal & interest
$1045
Property taxes
$252
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19605
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10C E Cole Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-6Distance: 1 mi
- 3/10Muhlenberg Middle SchoolGrades: 7-9Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Muhlenberg High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Muhlenberg
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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- Berks County
- Reading
- 19605
- 39 Seminary Ave
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