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Listing description

*****Price Improvement! Over 2,500 Square Feet - 1st Floor Master / In-Law Suite - 5 Total Bedrooms & 3.5 Updated Baths, and a Finished Attic — All Now Offered at $399,987.***** This charming Colonial home on Carsonia Avenue offers the perfect blend of timeless character, flexible living space, and modern updates. Surrounded by mature trees and enclosed by a fenced front yard, it provides the ideal setting to create your own private oasis and peaceful retreat. The covered, tiled wraparound porch welcomes you home and offers the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind after a long day. Inside, a spacious vestibule leads to a beautiful living room, formal dining room, and newly remodeled kitchen designed for both comfort and functionality. A standout feature of this home is the first-floor primary suite with a private full bath, offering convenient one-floor living or the potential for an in-law suite. A newly updated half bath completes the main level. The second floor features four generously sized bedrooms and two newly remodeled full bathrooms, providing plenty of space for family and guests. The finished attic offers additional flexible living space that can be used as a playroom, game room, home office, fitness area, or creative retreat. Additional amenities include a one-car garage and two rear alley parking spaces for added convenience. With its versatile floor plan, multiple living options, and thoughtful updates throughout, this home is ready for its next chapter. Schedule your private showing today—you may just find your forever home here!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3 full · 1 half
Living area
2,584 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Colonial
Year built
1920

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.21 acres (9,147 sq ft)
Garage
3 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$155
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2071800
County
Berks County
School district
Antietam
Days on market
50 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jun 17, 2026Price reduced$399,987
May 15, 2026Listed for sale$429,987

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

$372,913

High confidence
$354,267$391,558

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
$399,987
County assessment implies
$321,501
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$6,665/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
1107 FRIEDENSBURG RD, READING, PA 19606March 2026$300,0004/22,577$312,566
211 HAAG RD, READING, PA 19606August 2024$376,2005/32,649$241,348
1005 CARSONIA AVE, READING, PA 19606October 2025$332,0004/22,576$307,664
2319 FAIRVIEW AVE, READING, PA 19606February 2026$340,0005/22,550$334,550
25 THADDEUS LN, READING, PA 19606May 2026$440,0004/32,432$264,000
115 MAYER ST, READING, PA 19606January 2026$324,9004/22,745$304,715

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$7,881 / year

$657 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$7,880

School tax

ANTIETAM · 51.30 mills (2025-26)

$5,669

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$996

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025 — varies by municipality

$1,216

Recomputed from the county assessment ($110,500, 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

$79,997 (20%)
6.75%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$2,849/mo

Principal & interest
$2,075
Property taxes (current rates)
$657
Home insurance (est.)
$117

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 519 CARSONIA AVE, READING, PA 19606

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

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