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Property Description
A true highlight of this unique 3 bedroom brick cape is the expansive garage that has separate electric service, a car lift and stainless steel workshop area which could offer a business opportunity. The garage also features a finished bonus room above offering endless possibilities. This home is located next to the Schuylkill River. A welcoming screened-in porch leads to the updated main level, which offers a large living room and dining area just off the modern kitchen, complete with all appliances. You'll also find two newly carpeted bedrooms, a full bath, and a sunny rear sunroom for year-round enjoyment. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom boasts a walk-in closet and a second full bath with walk-in shower and soaking tub. The unfinished basement provides a laundry area and ample storage space. Notable updates include newer windows, central air, updated electric, new fencing, and more. The attached cinderblock shed adds extra storage and additional workshop area. The level fenced rear yard ensures privacy and plenty of space to relax or entertain. Move-in ready and full of character-call today to schedule your private tour!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 117 Blair Ave
General
- Sold For: $315,000
- Taxes: $3,187 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2061324
- Added to Site: 153 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Screened Porch
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Carpet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Walk-In Closet(s), Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Main
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Main
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room, Main
- Sun Room: Yes
- Sun Room/Solarium: Sun/Florida Room, Main
- Laundry: Basement
- 3 Season Porch: Screened Porch, Main
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Oversized
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: Berks
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Cross Streets: Montgomery Street
- Driving Directions: Route 12 (Warren Street Bypass) to right on Butler Street, left on Lehigh Street, right on Schuylkill Avenue to right on Blair Avenue.
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Cape Cod
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,411
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,411 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,411 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,147
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning: R-3
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $247.34
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,268
- City/TownTax: $1,282
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $637
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $70,700
- Tax Amount: $3,187
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1411
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All appliances, lift in garage, stainless steel table
- Lot Number: 4555
Listed and Sold by Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing, Kelly Spayd
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Schools
Schools serving 117 Blair Ave
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Glenside El School 500 Lackawanna Street, Reading, PA 19601 | PK-4 | 0.6 mi |
Northwest Middle School 1000 North Front Street, Reading, PA 19601 | 5-8 | 0.8 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 117 Blair Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/06/2025
Sold
$315,000
-9.74%
MLS
9/22/2025
Price Reduced
$349,000
-5.42%
MLS
8/31/2025
Price Reduced
$369,000
-5.14%
MLS
8/18/2025
Listed
$389,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
117 Blair Avenue, Reading, PA 19601 (MLS# PABK2061324) is a Single Family property that was sold at $315,000 on November 06, 2025. Want to learn more about 117 Blair Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

