$295,000
3 bd|1 ba|1,273 sqft
1504 Cortland Ave, Reading, PA 19607
Listed by RE/MAX Of Reading
For Sale
Listing description
Cozy, comfortable, and full of character, this 3-bedroom Cape Cod is ready to welcome its next owner. This 2-story Cape Cod sits on a level 0.29-acre corner lot in the Oley Valley School District. Offering 1,240 square feet of finished living space, this home features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Step inside to a warm and welcoming living room, complete with a supplemental pellet stove and ceiling fans for year-round comfort. The eat-in kitchen comes equipped with all the esentials, ample counter space, and with a dedicated laundry/utility room just off to the side for added convenience. The main bedroom and full bathroom complete the main floor, offering the ease of single-level living for daily routines. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms join an expansive second-floor space featuring wood-panel accents, ceiling fans, and built-in storage with a desk area, perfect for a home office, playroom, or extra living space. Out back, a wooden deck overlooks a level, green yard, while a covered side porch offers a relaxing spot to unwind. A detached 2-car garage and a separate outdoor storage shed provide excellent storage options. The crushed stone/gravel driveway adds off-street parking for up to 4 additional vehicles, bringing the total to 6 parking spaces.This home is equipped with forced air oil heat, pellet stove, which the owners use most, 200+ amp electrical service, well water, and an on-site septic system. Bonus* super low taxes! Don't miss the opportunity to make this well-maintained Cape Cod your own. Schedule a showing today.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,240 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air, Pellet Stove
- Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Detached
- Architectural style
- Cape Cod
- Year built
- 1958
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.29 acres (12,632 sq ft)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $226
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2076906
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Oley Valley
- Days on NookLocal
- 4 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Oven - Self Cleaning
- Flooring
- Tile/Brick, Vinyl, Carpet
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Stove - Pellet
- Basement
- Partial
- Laundry
- Main Floor
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Block
- Roof
- Pitched, Shingle
- Foundation
- Brick/Mortar
- Patio & porch
- Deck(s), Porch(es)
- Fencing
- Other
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Oil, Pellets
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Well
- Sewer
- On Site Septic
Parking
- Parking
- Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage type
- Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
- Parking features
- Crushed Stone, Gravel Driveway
- Total spaces
- 6
- Driveway spaces
- 4
Community
- Subdivision
- NONE AVAILABLE
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 12,632 SQUARE FEET
- Lot features
- Corner, Level, Open
- Zoning
- R1
- Cross street
- FRIENDENSBURG
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Stove & Refrig, pellet stove
- Possession
- Negotiable
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900 |
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
$282,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- July 2019 for $162,000
- Current list price
- $279,900
- County assessment implies
- $204,984
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $2,707/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 OLD STATE RD, READING, PA 19606 | March 2026 | $315,000 | 3/1 | 1,206 | $327,122 |
| 121 OLD STATE RD, READING, PA 19606 | June 2026 | $291,100 | 3/1 | 1,082 | $316,811 |
| 23 DRUMHELLER DR, READING, PA 19606 | May 2026 | $369,000 | 2/1 | 1,106 | $331,716 |
| 231 SPIES CHURCH RD, READING, PA 19606 | December 2024 | $270,000 | 3/2 | 1,300 | $235,591 |
| 51 LIMEKILN RD, READING, PA 19606 | August 2024 | $225,000 | 3/1 | 1,092 | $269,931 |
| 78 SKYLINE DR, READING, PA 19606 | July 2026 | $260,000 | 2/1 | 1,100 | $281,310 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$2,707 / year
≈ $226 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$2,757
-1.8% at current rates
School tax
OLEY VALLEY · 32.13 mills (2025-26)
$2,114
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$593
Municipal tax
Not reported in the MLS feed
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Assessment note: this home is assessed at $65,800, well below the ~$89,848 its asking price implies at Berks County's common level ratio (32.1%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $989/year. Factor that into an offer.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($65,800, 1994 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 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
$55,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,712/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,405
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $226
- Home insurance (est.)
- $82
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Oley Valley
- Academic index
- 63.7/100
- Graduation rate
- 92.7%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 55.6%
- PSSA Math proficient
- 48.9%
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Berks County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Berks County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 8:01 AM EDT
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