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Property Description
Your new beginnings start here! This well-maintained rancher at the end of a quiet street is the perfect place to call home. Enclosed front porch gives you extra living space for relaxation or your in-home office. Large living room gives you room to spread out with hardwood floors. Spacious kitchen offers plenty of prep and storage space. Laundry set up right in the kitchen is a real time saver. All appliances stay, including washer and dryer to help get you started. Two bedrooms and modern full bath complete the main level. The walk-up attic gives you extra storage or future playroom for the little ones in your life. Basement offers extra space too, including new gas heater in 2025 giving you peace of mind. If you want to relax outdoors, then you will love the backyard deck with plenty of room to set up your grill and seating area. Off street parking and storage shed for your convenience. Terrific location is just a few minutes from 5th Street highway shopping, and Route 12 to get you anywhere quickly. Public transportation walking distance from your door gives you options. This is affordable one-floor living at its best! Don't miss out on this great place, you will be proud to call home!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 39 Seminary Ave
General
- Price: $199,900
- Taxes: $3,201 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2070248
- Updated: 4/10/2026
- Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Full Bath
- Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space
- Appliances: Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Plank, Wood
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
- Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Gutter System, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: Muhlenberg Twp (10266)
- Municipality: MUHLENBERG TWP
- County: BERKS
- Subdivision: HYDE PARK
- Driving Directions: 12 E to 11th St, Left onto 11th St, Right onto Seminary Ave.
- Location Details: Suburban
School Information
- School District: Muhlenberg
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Combination, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, CPVC/PVC, Frame, Masonry, Mixed Plumbing, Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Shelving
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Plaster Walls
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,098
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,098 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,098 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,049
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Zoning: R2
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Interior, Landscaping, Level, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Fencing (Description): Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $182.06
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $2,354
- City/TownTax: $294
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $552
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $61,300
- Tax Amount: $3,201
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1098
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, (2) Window A/C Units, Dehumidifier
- Lot Number: 5139
Listed by Century 21 Gold, Jeffrey Martin
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Schools
Schools serving 39 Seminary Ave
School District:Muhlenberg School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Muhlenberg El Center 610 Sharp Avenue, Reading, PA 19605 | K-4 | 1 mi |
Muhlenberg Middle School 801 E Bellevue Ave, Reading, PA 19605 | 7-9 | 0.8 mi |
Muhlenberg High School 400 Sharp Avenue, Reading, PA 19605 | 10-12 | 1.1 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 39 Seminary Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/10/2026
Listed
$199,900
-4.81%
MLS
4/17/2025
Sold
$210,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 39 Seminary Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$920
7%
$61,300
—
2024
$861
-69%
$61,300
—
2023
$2,770
2%
$61,300
—
2022
$2,724
2%
$61,300
—
2021
$2,660
—
$61,300
—
2020
$2,660
2%
$61,300
—
2019
$2,603
2%
$61,300
—
2018
$2,557
2%
$61,300
—
2017
$2,509
2%
$61,300
—
2016
$2,463
1%
$61,300
—
2015
$2,448
2%
$61,300
—
2014
$2,390
—
$61,300
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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39 Seminary Avenue, Reading, PA 19605 (MLS# PABK2070248) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 39 Seminary Avenue is currently listed for $199,900 and was received on April 10, 2026. Want to learn more about 39 Seminary 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.

