$324,900
Price cut: was $330,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,800 sqft
223 Mayer St, Reading, PA 19606
Listed by Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Pending1 of 58
Listing description
This one of a kind home is nestled on a corner lot in Laureldale Borough with a handy circular driveway. The house is a historic stone barn, which was converted into a home decades ago. Replica logs are present in the living room, dining room and kitchen, adding an amazing feeling of history. The kitchen and bathrooms are updated and pleasant. An over sized 2 car garage was added several years ago along with a pool and gazebo The HUGE covered rear porch of the house is host to many family gatherings and is like having another entire room on the house. A finished lower level offers a recreation room, with bar, storage and a full bathroom. Just a hop away from shopping, schools and places of worship. Commuting is simple with great access to Rt 12, 5th Street and Kutztown Road.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3 full
- Living area
- 1,801 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Detached
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1851
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.39 acres (16,988 sq ft)
- Garage
- 3 spaces
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $180
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2071654
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Muhlenberg
- Days on market
- 5 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$316,724
$300,888$324,535
Automated estimate, not an appraisal.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Current list price
- $325,000
- County assessment implies
- $368,635
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $6,008/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3226 MONTROSE AVE, READING, PA 19605 | January 2026 | $310,000 | 3/2 | 1,680 | $292,599 |
| 3625 ARLINGTON ST, READING, PA 19605 | November 2025 | $300,000 | 3/2 | 1,738 | $291,869 |
| 3424 FREMONT ST, READING, PA 19605 | December 2025 | $233,000 | 3/2 | 1,895 | $200,265 |
| 3523 E KENT RD, READING, PA 19605 | March 2025 | $345,500 | 3/2 | 1,710 | $319,530 |
| 3424 FREMONT ST, READING, PA 19605 | May 2026 | $355,000 | 5/3 | 1,895 | $284,845 |
| 3329 MONTCLARE ST, READING, PA 19605 | February 2026 | $246,000 | 3/2 | 1,532 | $255,714 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| November 2015 | Sold | $160,000 |
From closed MLS records since 2018. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$6,775 / year
≈ $565 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$6,775
School tax
MUHLENBERG · 38.41 mills (2025-26)
$4,866
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$1,142
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025 — varies by municipality
$767
Recomputed from the county assessment ($126,700, 1994 base year) × current millage — 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
$65,000 (20%)
6.75%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$2,346/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,686
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $565
- Home insurance (est.)
- $95
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Muhlenberg
- Academic index
- 42.1/100
- Graduation rate
- 90%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 30%
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Berks Countycrime & safety numbers →
FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.
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: July 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM EDT
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