$245,000
2 bd|1 ba|864 sqft
3231 Earl St, Reading, PA 19605
Listed by BHHS Benjamin Real Estate
For Sale1 of 19
Listing description
Spacious, well-situated home on a generous lot with excellent potential. This large residence features abundant living space, multiple bedrooms, and a flexible layout that adapts to growing needs or personal style updates. The expansive yard offers room for landscaping, a garden, outdoor entertaining, or an accessory structure. Conveniently located with easy access to schools, shopping, transit, and major routes. Priced to reflect its opportunity — bring your vision and make this home your own before it's too late! Call for your personal tour today!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,613 sq ft
- Heating
- Other
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Detached
- Architectural style
- Cape Cod
- Year built
- 1960
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.58 acres (25,264 sq ft)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $155
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2072748
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Muhlenberg
- Days on market
- 36 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
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
$273,138
$264,315$286,794
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
- $250,000
- County assessment implies
- $320,338
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $5,221/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 COUNTY ST, READING, PA 19605 | June 2026 | $290,000 | 3/1 | 1,592 | $312,383 |
| 3220 FULTON, READING, PA 19605 | November 2025 | $230,000 | 4/1 | 1,618 | $267,232 |
| 604 BELMONT AVE, READING, PA 19605 | January 2026 | $330,000 | 4/2 | 1,605 | $354,435 |
| 3408 HARRISON AVE, READING, PA 19605 | March 2026 | $310,000 | 3/1 | 1,605 | $324,829 |
| 2937 KUTZTOWN RD, READING, PA 19605 | July 2025 | $265,000 | 4/1 | 1,556 | $371,444 |
| 437 JEFFERSON ST, READING, PA 19605 | March 2026 | $270,000 | 3/1 | 1,592 | $317,718 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$5,667 / year
≈ $472 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$4,501
+25.9% at current rates
School tax
MUHLENBERG · 38.41 mills (2025-26)
$4,229
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$992
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025 — varies by municipality
$446
Assessment note:this home appears assessed above what its asking price implies at the county's common level ratio — the next owner may have a case for an assessment appeal worth roughly $1,146/year.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($110,100, 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
$50,000 (20%)
6.75%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,842/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,297
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $472
- Home insurance (est.)
- $73
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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