$295,000
3 bd|1 ba|1,273 sqft
1504 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA 19607
Listed by RE/MAX Of Reading
For Sale
Listing description
This house will surprise you on every level! Large raised rancher/cape/2-story with tons of potential for lots of additional living space. This all brick home features a really peaceful front porch that is perfect for relaxing. You enter into the bright living room that features a large bow window. There are 3 bedrooms on this level plus a very nice full bath. One of the bedrooms has another bathroom that is not quite finished but is plumbed for a shower. The rear of the home features a dining room with fireplace and another bow window and large kitchen. So, where does the extra potential come in? The basement is massive and has plenty of room for additional living space. It is on the walk-out level and has a garage door. There was once an apartment in the basement and there's just so much room that can be finished. The second floor of the home is a clean slate and ready for a few additional bedrooms and a bathroom. Like I said, tremendous potential. The home sits on a double lot so there's plenty of yard space. There is a ton of off-street parking in the rear of the home. We picture this property being a great match for a number of different buyers. Perhaps you have a contracting business or some sort business with vehicles. The property includes 2 separate outbuildings. One is a shop and the other is a detached garage. Did you know that there was an apartment in the detached garage at one time? ** Please note that any potential future use needs to be verified and the zoning guidelines are attached in Bright documents.** This is a great amount of house and land for a great price. Close to everything!
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Lower level1 bedroom · 1 full bath
- Main level2 bedrooms · 1 full bath · 1 half bath
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,104 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Detached
- Architectural style
- Ranch/Rambler, Raised Ranch/Rambler
- Year built
- 1976
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.14 acres (6,098 sq ft)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $263
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2077008
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Governor Mifflin
- Days on NookLocal
- 2 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Dryer, Cooktop, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Oven - Wall
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement
- Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Level
- Levels
- 1
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick
- Roof
- Asphalt
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage type
- Garage - Front Entry
- Parking features
- Crushed Stone
- Total spaces
- 14
- Driveway spaces
- 6
Community
- Subdivision
- NONE AVAILABLE
Lot & zoning
- Lot features
- SideYard(s), Rear Yard
- Zoning
- R-3
- Cross street
- Kenhorst Blvd
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- refrigerator, washer, dryer, wall ovens, cooktop, microwave, dining room table and chaors, corner cabinet all in as-is condition with no value
- Possession
- Immediate
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900 |
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
$294,000
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.
- Current list price
- $289,900
- County assessment implies
- $340,498
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $4,605/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1321 WOODCREST DR, READING, PA 19607 | April 2026 | $320,000 | 3/2 | 1,130 | $305,806 |
| 821 BELLEFONTE AVE, READING, PA 19607 | February 2026 | $276,000 | 2/2 | 1,078 | $284,528 |
| 1402 BROOKE BLVD, READING, PA 19607 | July 2026 | $286,000 | 2/2 | 1,068 | $325,805 |
| 1524 CORTLAND AVE, READING, PA 19607 | May 2025 | $295,000 | 3/2 | 1,144 | $328,448 |
| 1392 NEW HOLLAND RD, READING, PA 19607 | July 2026 | $265,000 | 3/1 | 1,024 | $296,618 |
| 1424 BLEEKER AVE, READING, PA 19607 | March 2025 | $245,000 | 3/1 | 1,092 | $302,040 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$4,605 / year
≈ $384 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$4,905
-6.1% at current rates
School tax
GOVERNOR MIFFLIN · 33.12 mills (2025-26)
$3,620
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$985
Municipal tax
Not reported in the MLS feed
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Recomputed from the county assessment ($109,300, 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 2026 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
$57,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,924/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,455
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $384
- Home insurance (est.)
- $85
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
Governor Mifflin
- Academic index
- 49.5/100
- Graduation rate
- 91.4%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 43.1%
- PSSA Math proficient
- 33.4%
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.
Map location
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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 8:03 AM EDT
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