215 Taft Avenue
READING, PA 19605
- 2 beds
- 1 bath
- 986 sqft
- 13,068 sqft lot
- $233 per sqft
- 1947 build
Do not miss out on this lovingly maintained home which has been in the same family since it was built. This 2-bedroom ranch, situated on a large corner lot in Muhlenberg School District, offers a one car garage, asphalt driveway, central air, and brand-new boiler system! Enter through the front door off of the covered front porch into the spacious living room featuring plush carpeting and a massive coat closet. Hardwood flooring can be found throughout the home under the existing flooring! Continue on to the 29 handle, eat-in kitchen with electric range, sub-zero refrigerator, dishwasher, crown molding, chair railing, and an access door to the rear private concrete patio and large, level backyard! Back inside you’ll discover two generously sized bedrooms, both offering ceiling fans and double closets! The full bathroom and two hallway linen closets complete the main floor of this one floor living home! The unfinished basement provides a stall shower, tool bench, washer, dryer, and washtub, and an additional storage room with exit stairs to the garage. This charming home surely will not last! Call today for your private showing!
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Last updated Mar 25, 2025
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MLS# PABK2054824 —
The Building
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Year Built:1947
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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Roof:Architectural Shingle
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Brick
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Structure Type:Detached
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Architectural Style:Ranch/Rambler
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Levels:1
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Security Features:Security System
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Accessibility Features:None
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Foundation Details:Block
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
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Total SqFt Source:Assessor
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Assessor
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:986
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Tax Total Finished SqFt:986
Interior
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Interior Features:Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Wood Floors
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Room List:Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
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Room Count:4
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Flooring Type:Carpet, Vinyl, Hardwood
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Fireplace:No
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Living Area SqFt Source:Assessor
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:986
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Living Area SqFt:986 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Acceptable Financing:Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
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Possession:Immediate
Location
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Directions:From Reading take Centre Ave, PA-61 N Towards Allentown. Turn L on Taft Ave. Home is on the R.
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Cross Street:Centre Ave
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Latitude:40.38479000
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Longitude:-75.93732000
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Condition:Very Good
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:0.30
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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Lot Size Dimensions:0.00 x 0.00
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Lot Dimensions Source:Assessor
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Lot SqFt:13,068 Sqft
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Inclusions:Refrigerator, washer, dryer, all in as is condition with no monetary value.
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Zoning:RES
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Outdoor Living Structures:Patio(s)
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Waterview:No
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Land Use Code:102
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (484) 336-7758
- Office phone:
- (610) 985-0224
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:66-5308-06-48-8146
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Tax Year:2024
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Tax Lot:8146
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Tax Annual Amount:$4,174
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Tax Assessed Value:$82,700
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Year Assessed:2025
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School Tax:3031.0
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County Tax:745.00
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City/Town Tax:397.00
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:2
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Bedrooms Main Level:2
Baths
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Total Baths:1
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Full Baths:1
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Main Level Baths:1.00
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Main Level Full Baths:1
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Central A/C
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Central Air:Yes
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Cooling Fuel:None
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Hot Water
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Heating Fuel:Oil
Utilities
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Electric Service:200+ Amp Service
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Hot Water:Oil
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Water Source:Public
Appliances
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Laundry Type:Basement
Schools
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School District Name:Muhlenberg
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Subdivision Name:None Available
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Senior Community:No
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Pool:No Pool
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HOA:No
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Condo/Coop Association:No
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:3
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Garage:Yes
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Garage Features:Built In, Garage - Front Entry
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Garage Spaces:1.00
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Type of Parking:Driveway, Attached Garage
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Parking Features:Asphalt Driveway
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# of Attached Garage Spaces:1
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Driveway - # of Spaces:2
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$229,900
Expense | Monthly cost |
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Mortgage
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$1,231
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Taxes | $347 |
Insurance | $63 |
Utilities | $331 See report |
Total | $1,972/mo.* |
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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3/25/25
Mar 25, 2025
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Pending | BRIGHT | $229,900 | |
3/20/25
Mar 20, 2025
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Listed / Active | BRIGHT | $229,900 |

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