Great starter home on a quiet block in beautiful downtown Reading, Pennsylvania! Large and well-maintained, with a fourth bedroom in the attic. Gas heat will keep your utility bills down. Nice fenced in private backyard too! Don't miss your chance at this one because you will regret it if you do. Schedule your showing today.
Sold for $149,900 on 09/17/24
$149,900
247 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601
4beds
1,421sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,742 Square Feet Lot
$159,700 Zestimate®
$105/sqft
$1,502 Estimated rent
Home value
$159,700
$147,000 - $174,000
$1,502/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: June 26, 2025 at 07:49am
Listed by:
Branden Spece 484-345-1942,
United Real Estate Strive 212
Bought with:
Sofia Hernandez Cruz
Howard Hanna Krall Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2045790
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,421
- Total interior livable area: 1,421 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,421
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,742 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 06530773610712
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Average,Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2024 | Sold | $149,900-6.3%$105/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2045790 | ||
| 8/14/2024 | Pending sale | $160,000$113/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2045790 | ||
| 7/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $160,000+900%$113/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2045790 | ||
| 8/31/2001 | Sold | $16,000$11/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,181 +1.5% | $26,200 |
| 2024 | $1,163 +1.6% | $26,200 |
| 2023 | $1,145 | $26,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Lauers Park El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10SOUTHWEST MSGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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