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Property Description
Charming Temple Cape features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an abundance of conveniences-perfectly situated close to everything. This home has had all major components updated, including roofing, windows, heating, cooling, kitchen, and baths, and it also offers a newly built sunroom. The flexible floor plan allows for comfortable main-floor living. Located on the same parcel is a two-story structure currently used as a garage and workshop. It was previously utilized as an apartment and, with some updates and repairs. Per the Township it is not legal to be used for a rental. The property already offers so much and just needs a little extra love to truly shine. The basement includes a perimeter drain system for added peace of mind.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 516 Columbia Ave
General
- Sold For: $290,000
- Taxes: $4,423 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2066326
- Added to Site: 78 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
- Appliances: ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Alley, Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Site
- Garage Description: Other, Additional Storage Area
Location
- Area: Muhlenberg Twp (10266)
- Municipality: MUHLENBERG TWP
- County: BERKS
- Cross Streets: 6th Avenue
- Driving Directions: North on Rt 222 from Reading, turn right onto Euclid Avenue, right onto 5th Avenue, left onto alley behind Columbia Avenue.
- Direction Faces: North
School Information
- School District: Muhlenberg
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Wall Unit, Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Above Ground, Cable TV, Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Windows: Energy Efficient
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,296
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,296 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,296 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1950
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Average
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,147
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $223.77
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $3,253
- City/TownTax: $407
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $763
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $84,700
- Tax Amount: $4,423
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1296
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer and dryer
- Lot Number: 708
Listed by Ironhorse Realty, LLC, Thomas R Reinhart
Sold by United Real Estate Strive 212, Gloria Garcia
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Schools
Schools serving 516 Columbia Ave
School District:Muhlenberg School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Muhlenberg El Center 610 Sharp Avenue, Reading, PA 19605 | K-4 | 0.9 mi |
C E Cole Intermediate School 801 Bellevue Avenue, Reading, PA 19605 | 5-6 | 0.9 mi |
Muhlenberg Middle School 801 E Bellevue Ave, Reading, PA 19605 | 7-9 | 1.1 mi |
Muhlenberg High School 400 Sharp Avenue, Reading, PA 19605 | 10-12 | 0.9 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 516 Columbia Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/20/2026
Sold
$290,000
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MLS
12/20/2025
Listed
$290,000
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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.
516 Columbia Avenue, Temple, PA 19560 (MLS# PABK2066326) is a Single Family property that was sold at $290,000 on February 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 516 Columbia Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Temple? You can browse all Temple real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

