$229,900
3 bd|2 ba|1,141 sqft
261 Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
Pending1 of 17
Listing description
Investor's dream! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect opportunity to build equity while finishing the work that's already well underway. Many of the major improvements have already been completed, including an updated bathroom, newer roof, replacement windows and doors, upgraded electrical panel, and conversion to efficient natural gas heat. Whether you're looking for your next investment project or an affordable home with great potential, this property offers a solid foundation, desirable updates, and is located with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, parks, and major commuter routes. Don't miss this great opportunity to create equity and maximize your investment at an affordable price! Showings start 6/26 at 4:30.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,124 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Twin/Semi-Detached
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1930
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $125
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2073960
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Antietam
- Days on market
- 8 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Listed for sale | $140,000 |
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
$159,116
$151,160$167,071
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
- $140,000
- County assessment implies
- $159,441
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $3,305/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2539 GRANT ST, READING, PA 19606 | April 2026 | $200,000 | 3/1 | 1,100 | $204,442 |
| 2715 PERKIOMEN AVE, READING, PA 19606 | March 2026 | $232,000 | 3/1 | 1,080 | $243,438 |
| 2545 GRANT ST, READING, PA 19606 | October 2025 | $185,000 | 3/1 | 1,100 | $196,775 |
| 2603 FILBERT AVE, READING, PA 19606 | February 2026 | $232,000 | 3/1 | 1,200 | $224,536 |
| 2424 PERKIOMEN AVE, READING, PA 19606 | April 2026 | $204,500 | 3/1 | 1,240 | $162,359 |
| 11 PENN MAWR CT, READING, PA 19606 | April 2026 | $195,000 | 3/1 | 980 | $217,309 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$4,083 / year
≈ $340 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$4,083
School tax
ANTIETAM · 51.30 mills (2025-26)
$2,811
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$494
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025 — varies by municipality
$778
Recomputed from the county assessment ($54,800, 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
$28,000 (20%)
6.75%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,108/mo
- Principal & interest
- $726
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $340
- Home insurance (est.)
- $41
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
Antietam
- Academic index
- 42/100
- Graduation rate
- 83.8%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 32.3%
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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