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Listing description

Welcome to 2551 Fairview Ave in Reading! This charming single detached home offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and endless potential for future expansion. The unfinished upper level provides a fantastic opportunity to create additional living space, whether you envision a third bedroom, home office, playroom, or bonus area tailored to your needs. Featuring convenient first-floor living, the home offers an open and inviting living and dining area, perfect for entertaining family and friends. The cozy kitchen provides a functional space to prepare meals, while the covered rear balcony is the perfect spot to relax and take in the beautiful views overlooking Mt. Penn. The spacious lower level features high ceilings, abundant storage space, and walk-out access, making it ideal for a future finished family room, recreation area, or the ultimate man cave. Conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and major routes, this property offers a wonderful opportunity for both homeowners and investors looking to add value and make it their own.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
934 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Window Unit(s)

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1930

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.19 acres (8,276 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$241
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2072202
County
Berks County
School district
Antietam
Days on market
45 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
May 20, 2026Listed for sale$225,000

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

$220,066

High confidence
$209,063$222,417

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
$225,000
County assessment implies
$175,735
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$3,643/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
7 EARL GABLES, MOUNT PENN, PA 19606June 2026$220,0002/11,012$214,346
2524 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606August 2024$220,0002/1988$216,636
614 BYRAM, READING, PA 19606August 2024$260,0002/1921$267,456
2640 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606June 2025$220,2002/11,071$199,730
108 MIDLAND AVE, READING, PA 19606November 2025$195,0002/1880$216,417
2146 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606June 2026$289,9002/11,428$196,094

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$4,501 / year

$375 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$4,501

School tax

ANTIETAM · 51.30 mills (2025-26)

$3,099

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$544

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025 — varies by municipality

$858

Recomputed from the county assessment ($60,400, 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

$45,000 (20%)
6.75%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,608/mo

Principal & interest
$1,167
Property taxes (current rates)
$375
Home insurance (est.)
$66

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 for 2551 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606

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Data last updated: July 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM EDT

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