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  • $270,700

    1537 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA 19607

    3beds
    1,700sqft
    Detached
    Built in 1947
    4,356 Square Feet Lot
    $270,700 Zestimate®
    $159/sqft
    $2,061 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $270,700

    $257,000 - $284,000

    $2,061/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    SEARCHING FOR A GREAT SINGLE HOME? HERE IT IS! Governor Mifflin Single. THIS HOME HAS SPACIOUS BEDROOMS, WOOD FLOORS, WALK OUT LOWER LEVEL AND THE PERFECT SIZED YARD. YOU'LL HAVE ROOM FOR A NICE GARDEN AND SPACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS WITHOUT TOO MUCH TIME SPENT MOWING. THE DETACHED GARAGE IS BRICK AND BLOCK AND OVER SIZED ENOUGH TO WORK IN. THERE IS A NICE BACK COVERED PATIO AND A FRONT SCREENED IN PORCH TO ENJOY THE FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD. THIS HOME IS VERY EFFICIENT AS IT ALSO HAS NATURAL GAS COOKING AND HOT WATER. NEWER HEATING SYSTEM IS ALSO NATURAL GAS. ROOF IS NEW AND UNDER WARRANTY. JUST MOVE IN AND ENJOY. LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF PLAYGROUND AND POOL. MANY SHOPPING ALTERNATIVES ARE LESS THAN A MILE AWAY INCLUDING THE FARMERS MARKET, RESTAURANTS, PIZZA SHOPS, HAIRDRESSERS, PHARMACIES AND SUPERMARKETS. Bedroom 3 is on the lower level.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Radiant, Other
    Cooling
    • Wall
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Central Vacuum, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-Ins, Bar, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Traditional
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Y
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
    • Finished area below ground: 450

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Level Entry - Main
    Features
    • Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood, Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 4,356 sqft
    Details
    • Parcel number: 54530506396328
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional, Colonial, Dutch
    • Property subtype: Detached
    Materials
    • masonry
    Condition
    • Year built: 1947

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Reading

    Other

    Other facts
    • Flooring: Carpet, Wood Floors
    • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Water Heater, Microwave, Washer, Dryer - Gas, Range Hood, Built-In Range, Oven/Range - Gas, Energy Efficient Appliances
    • GarageYN: true
    • HeatingYN: true
    • CoolingYN: true
    • StructureType: Detached
    • ConstructionMaterials: Block, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding, Brick, Masonry
    • StoriesTotal: 2
    • ArchitecturalStyle: Traditional, Colonial, Dutch
    • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
    • SpecialListingConditions: Standard
    • ParkingFeatures: Driveway, Storage, Off Street, Detached Garage, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Lighted, Private, Asphalt, Garage Faces Front
    • CoveredSpaces: 1
    • InteriorFeatures: Central Vacuum, Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), Built-Ins, Bar, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Breakfast Area, Floor Plan - Traditional
    • Heating: Radiator, Baseboard - Hot Water
    • BelowGradeFinishedArea: 450
    • PropertySubType: Detached
    • AccessibilityFeatures: Level Entry - Main
    • Basement: Y
    • MlsStatus: Active

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    3/23/2020Sold$167,000-1.7%$98/sqft
    Source: Public Record
    2/21/2020Pending sale$169,920$100/sqft
    Source: BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks #PABK352584
    1/16/2020Listed for sale$169,920+25.9%$100/sqft
    Source: BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks #PABK352584
    3/30/2007Sold$135,000$79/sqft
    Source: Public Record

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$4,069 +4.9%$87,600
    2024$3,877 +2.8%$87,600
    2023$3,773 +1.2%$87,600

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    Neighborhood: 19607

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: CUMRU
    • Middle: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
    • High: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
    • District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

    Source: The 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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