2219 PENN AVE, Reading, PA 19609

$259,900 Asking Price

5 beds
2 baths
1,941  sqft
Built in 1930

Grand Wilson Schools brick semi-detached home with space for everyone and everything! Absolutely the best dollar per square foot deal on the market in the hottest, most on sought after and highly acclaimed school district in the county. With over 1900 SQFT of finished living space, this just rehabbed beauty features 5 BRS, 1 large full bath with new luxury vinyl plank flooring "LVP," a very convenient laundry/half bath combo on the main level with new LVP flooring, a spacious 18 handle eat-in kitchen with new Corian countertops, ceramic tiled backsplash, gas cooking, pantry, built-in dishwasher, double sink and new LVP flooring. The living and dining rooms also have new LVP flooring. There's also new carpeting throughout the 2nd & 3rd levels and stairs. The basement is large, clean, dry and freshly painted and has an exit to the rear yard. For outdoor enjoyment there's a covered front porch, covered rear patio, large fenced rear yard, side & front yard. For the car enthusiast or hobbyist there's a fantastic, large nearly 700 SQFT, 2 story, 2 car garage with automatic opener and newer aluminum double door with paved access from the rear alley. Recent updates include newer rubber roofs, newer architectural mansard roofs, double pane replacement windows, Weil McLain gas boiler, newer gas water heater in December 2018, 100 AMP electrical breaker panel and a water softener. There's also a bonus room off the rear 2nd floor BR with an outside access to a potential future balcony. This turn-key home is in move in condition, ready for immediate occupancy and ultra conveniently located to schools, shopping, medical facilities, restaurants, major roads with just a short drive into West Reading & Wyomissing and all the activities and attractions they have to offer. The property is located within the PHC - Planned Highway Commercial Zoning District and its current approved use is residential. Please check with the township for approval if you're interested in using it as a commercial property.


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Attic,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Eat-In,Pantry,Recessed Lighting,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Upgraded Countertops
Rooms:
Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Basement,Bedroom 1,Laundry,Bonus Room,Full Bath
Appliances:
Dishwasher,Oven/Range - Gas,Range Hood,Water Heater,Stainless Steel Appliances
Laundry:
Main Floor
Basement:
Unfinished,Drain,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Rear Entrance
Flooring:
Carpet,Luxury Vinyl Plank
A/C:
Window Unit(s)
Heating:
Y, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Disability Feature:
None

Exterior

General:
Above Grade,Below Grade
Style:
Traditional

Construction

Roofing:
Rubber,Architectural Shingle
Windows:
Double Hung,Double Pane,Replacement,Screens,Vinyl Clad
General:
Brick,Asbestos, 2, Stone

Location

Originating MLS:
BRIGHT_MAIN
School District:
WILSON
County:
BERKS

Lot

Zoning:
RES, 80-4386-12-97-8030
Fencing:
Chain Link
Current Use:
161

Utilities

Utilities:
Above Ground, 100 Amp Service,Circuit Breakers
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
BRIGHT_MAIN

This listing courtesy of:
RE/MAX Of Reading, Jose M Candelaria

About Reading, PA

Housing

Number of Units
90,369
Median Home Value
$174,286
Median Rent
$790

38.78% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.77% are vacant.

Commute

Car
72.21%
Public Transportation
2.64%
Walk to Work
3.24%
Work from Home
19.44%
Other
2.25%

The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.

People

Population
224,407
Median Age
37.10
Median Household Size
2.83

Education

High School
33.03%
Associate’s Degree
8.41%
Bachelor’s Degree
15.95%
Graduate Degree
9.20%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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