42 Adams Street, Reading, PA 19608 - Photo 1

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$280,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
2 Full Baths
1,812 Sq. Ft.
Updated 3 days ago

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Property Description

Exceptionally well-maintained home with charming features throughout! The covered front porch offers peaceful breezes and beautiful sunset views. Inside, you'll find hardwood floors (some carpeted for comfort), newer tilt-in windows, ceiling fans, and central air. The first floor includes two bedrooms-one currently used as a dining room-and a full bath with a tub and Corian surround. The second floor offers two additional bedrooms. The finished lower level has a great room, featuring a dry bar, walk-out access through French doors to a patio, a full bath with stall shower and vanity, plus ample storage and a workshop area. Out back, a spacious shed with vinyl siding and a fenced in yard. Sale is contingent on the owners finding their next home.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 42 Adams St

General

Sold For: $280,000
Taxes: $4,021 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PABK2065430
Added to Site: 64 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 6
Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1
Lower Floor Baths: 1
Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Upper: 2
Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Exterior

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

Parking

Parking Type: On Street

Location

Area: Cumru Twp (10239)
Municipality: CUMRU TWP
County: BERKS
Cross Streets: Stewart Avenue
Driving Directions: from Old Lancaster Pike, left onto Stewart Ave, right onto Adams St, home if on the left
Location Details: Suburban

School Information

School District: Governor Mifflin
High School: Governor Mifflin

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Private, Well
Utility Description: Cable TV Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Entrance: Yes
Basement Desc.: Fully Finished, Outside Entrance
Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 1,812
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,812 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,370 Sq. Ft.
Finished Below Grnd: 442 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1940
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Very Good

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Run-in Shed

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,018
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RES
Lot Description: Front Yard, Backs to Trees, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Fencing (Description): Partially, Wood

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $200.66
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $2,805
City/TownTax: $453
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $763
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $84,700
Tax Amount: $4,021
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1370

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 2661

Listed by RE/MAX Of Reading, David M Mattes and RE/MAX Of Reading, Melanie Mattes
Sold by Keller Williams Realty Group, Shelby Leight

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Schools

Schools serving 42 Adams St

School District:Governor Mifflin School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Brecknock El School, Mohnton, PA 1332 Alleghenyville Road, Mohnton, PA 19540	K-4	2.8 mi
Intermediate School 600 Governor Dr, Shillington, PA 19607	5-6	3.4 mi
Governor Mifflin Middle School 130 East Lancaster Avenue, Shillington, PA 19607	7-8	3 mi
Governor Mifflin Senior High School 101 South Waverly Street, Shillington, PA 19607	9-12	3.2 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 42 Adams St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

12/29/2025

Sold

$280,000

1.86%

MLS

11/14/2025

Listed

$274,900

—

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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42 Adams St Reading, PA 19608