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Listing description

Space, updates, and a view you might not expect in the city—1519 Fairview Street offers all three. This well-maintained brick home features 4 bedrooms, 1.25 baths and more than 1,600 square feet of finished living space across three levels. Inside, you'll find comfortable, well-defined living areas and a bright, updated kitchen with modern cabinetry, generous counter space and plenty of room for everyday cooking and gathering. The full bath has also been tastefully refreshed, carrying the home's clean, welcoming feel upstairs, while four bedrooms spread across the upper levels provide flexibility for sleeping space, a home office, hobbies or guests. All the flooring has been redone with mostly LVP as well as painted wood and carpet on the 3rd floor. Out back, you'll find one of this home's most memorable features: a sweeping view toward the tree-covered ridge of Mt. Penn, creating an unexpectedly peaceful backdrop for the backyard. A very cute fenced backyard to enjoy. A private upper balcony offers another spot to step outside and enjoy some fresh air. Large full basement for storage and utility space and classic brick construction. This home offers plenty of room to make your own and has been tastefully updated so there is very little for you to do. If you've been looking for a clean, well-cared-for home with four bedrooms, generous living space and a little something extra in the view, 1519 Fairview deserves a closer look.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Lower level1 half bath
  2. Upper level2 bedrooms · 1 full bath
  3. Upper level 22 bedrooms

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1 full · 1 half
Living area
1,615 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1900

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$127
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2077986
County
Berks County
School district
Reading
Days on NookLocal
6 days

Interior features

Appliances
Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric
Flooring
Wood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Basement
Full, Unfinished, Walkout Level
Levels
3
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof
Rubber, Slate
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
View
City, Mountain, Panoramic

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Oil
Cooling fuel
None
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Parking

Parking
On Street

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Zoning
RESIDENTIAL
Cross street
15th St

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Refrigerator
Possession
Immediate

Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 15, 2026Listed for sale$205,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

This address was previously listed July 2026 and taken off the market without selling. A new listing restarts the days-on-market clock.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$182,000

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
September 2015 for $24,000
County deed record in 2015 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
Current list price
$205,000
County assessment implies
$140,810
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$1,218/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
1649 COTTON ST, READING, PA 19606April 2026$92,0004/11,487$97,293
1528 FAIRVIEW ST, READING, PA 19606November 2025$165,0003/11,618$155,335
302 S 10TH ST, READING, PA 19602May 2026$110,0004/11,660$119,299
542 S 19TH ST, READING, PA 19606April 2026$214,0004/11,806$190,921
559 S 15TH ST, READING, PA 19602April 2026$108,0004/11,536$122,744
120 W BUTTONWOOD ST, READING, PA 19601April 2026$110,0004/11,607$107,228

Sale history

DateEventPrice
September 2015Sold$24,000

From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$2,087 / year

$174 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$2,086

School tax

READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)

$810

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$407

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$869

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $45,200, well below the ~$65,805 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 $555/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($45,200, 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

$41,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,263/mo

Principal & interest
$1,029
Property taxes (current rates)
$174
Home insurance (est.)
$60

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

Reading

Academic index
28.1/100
Graduation rate
77.5%
PSSA ELA proficient
17.4%
PSSA Math proficient
9.7%

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 20, 2026 at 8:07 PM EDT

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