$249,900
3 bd|2 ba|1,016 sqft
1518 Commonwealth Blvd, Reading, PA 19607
Listed by Sands & Company Real Estate
For Sale
Listing description
1257 Dauphin Place is a charming 3-bedroom, 1 full-bath ranch, located within the much sought after Exeter School District. This ranch features convenient 1-floor living with 3 nicely-sized bedrooms, with closets and larger, single bath with shower. The nicely-appointed kitchen is spacious with plenty of room as an eat-in. Laundry is nicely located off the kitchen This home is truly move-in ready, with newer roof, windows, and mechanicals. Newer kitchen and bath as well. Convenience and easy-living are what the current owner loved about this home. Decorated in neutral tones, 1257 Dauphin provides a blank canvas to make this home yours. The low-maintenance backyard is open and airy with a serene natural habitat, full of wildlife. It is suitable for backyard grilling and entertaining with room for a large BBQ or bar. Parking is off-street and accessible to the backdoor so it’s close to the kitchen. Nicely priced with super low taxes, 1257 Dauphin won't last long. Bring your design ideas to this neutral palette. Call for your personal showing today!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 880 sq ft
- Heating
- 90% Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Detached
- Architectural style
- Ranch/Rambler
- Year built
- 1968
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.15 acres (6,534 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $278
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2077596
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Exeter Township
- Days on NookLocal
- 8 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceramic Tile
- Interior features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Wainscotting, Other
- Laundry
- Has Laundry, Main Floor
- Levels
- 1
- Accessibility
- No Stairs
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Batts Insulation, Mixed Plumbing, Vinyl Siding, Other
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Foundation
- Crawl Space
- Exterior features
- Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Street Lights
- Windows
- Double Hung
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Internet
- Broadband, Cable
Parking
- Parking
- Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Total spaces
- 4
- Driveway spaces
- 2
Community
- Subdivision
- NONE AVAILABLE
Lot & zoning
- Lot features
- Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded
- Zoning
- RES
- Cross street
- Fairview Chapel
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Negotiable
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Listed for sale | $244,900 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$236,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- December 2016 for $95,000
- County deed record in 2016 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
- Current list price
- $244,900
- County assessment implies
- $145,483
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $2,149/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1021 ALLEN RD, BIRDSBORO, PA 19508 | January 2026 | $270,000 | 3/1 | 880 | $271,350 |
| 1252 HIGHVIEW PL, BIRDSBORO, PA 19508 | March 2025 | $189,900 | 3/1 | 960 | $192,982 |
| 104 KENNETH PL, BIRDSBORO, PA 19508 | November 2024 | $156,000 | 3/1 | 805 | $176,640 |
| 109 OWENS PL, BIRDSBORO, PA 19508 | November 2025 | $262,500 | 3/1 | 1,026 | $237,664 |
| 4401 PAINTED SKY RD, READING, PA 19606 | March 2025 | $235,000 | 3/1 | 888 | $238,289 |
| 361 FAIRVIEW CHAPL, BIRDSBORO, PA 19508 | March 2025 | $250,000 | 3/1 | 1,008 | $236,726 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| December 2016 | Sold | $95,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$2,330 / year
≈ $194 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$2,254
+3.4% at current rates
School tax
EXETER TOWNSHIP · 37.00 mills (2025-26)
$1,728
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$421
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality
$181
Assessment note: this home is assessed at $46,700, well below the ~$78,613 its asking price implies at Berks County's common level ratio (32.1%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $1,468/year. Factor that into an offer.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($46,700, 1994 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Berks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$48,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,495/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,229
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $194
- Home insurance (est.)
- $71
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Exeter Township
- Academic index
- 62.6/100
- Graduation rate
- 97.7%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 50.2%
- PSSA Math proficient
- 43.3%
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Berks County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Berks County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
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Data last updated: September 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM EDT
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