2551 Fairview Avenue, Reading, PA 19606 - Photo 1

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$235,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
934 Sq. Ft.

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Property 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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 2551 Fairview Ave

General

Sold For: $235,000
Taxes: $4,501 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PABK2072202
Added to Site: 100 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 4
Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Exterior

Porch/Patio/Deck: Enclosed, Patio(s), Porch(es)

Parking

Parking Features: Free, Public
Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: Mt Penn Boro (10264)
Municipality: MT PENN BORO
County: BERKS
Driving Directions: Head toward N 8th St, Turn left at the 1st cross street onto N 8th St, Turn left onto Penn St, Continue onto US-422 BUS E/Perkiomen Ave, Turn right onto S 22nd St, Turn left onto Fairview Ave, Destination will be on the left

School Information

School District: Antietam

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Natural Gas Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Traditional
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Other
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished, Walkout Level
Foundation: Other
Roof: Shingle
Windows: Replacement
Stories Description: Main
Square Feet: 934
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 934 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 934 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1930
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Good, Average

Lot Features

Property View: Mountain, Scenic Vista, Street, Trees/Woods
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,276
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Street/Road Desc.: Paved
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Lot Description: Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Sloping

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $240.9
Assessment Year: 2026
School Tax: $3,099
City/TownTax: $858
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $544
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $60,400
Tax Amount: $4,501
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 934

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Tenant Personal Items, Tenant owns Washer and Dryer
Inclusions: Stove and Refrigerator
Lot Number: 7203

Listed by BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks, Juan Cortes-Carreno
Sold by RE/MAX Achievers-Collegeville, Kathy Cicala

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Schools

Schools serving 2551 Fairview Ave

School District:Antietam School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Mount Penn Elementary School 2310 Cumberland Ave, Mount Penn, PA 19606	2-6	0.3 mi
Mt Penn Primary Center 201 North 25th Street, Reading, PA 19606	K-1	0.3 mi
Antietam Middle School/High School 100 Antietam Road, Reading, PA 19606	7-12	1.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 2551 Fairview Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

7/10/2026

Sold

$235,000

4.44%

MLS

5/20/2026

Listed

$225,000

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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.

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