$160,000

701 Alton Ave Reading, PA 19605

Estimated payment $1,089/month

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,596 Sq Ft
$100 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mud Room
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

Property to be AUCTIONED!!! Opportunity Awaits in Reading City – Semi-Detached Fixer Upper with Great Potential! Bring your vision to this spacious semi-detached home located in the heart of Reading. Offering solid bones and major updates already in place, this property is perfect for investors or buyers looking to build equity. Inside, you'll find three private bedrooms and one full bath, along with a traditional layout featuring a formal dining room, comfortable living room, and a spacious eat-in kitchen ready for your personal touch. A convenient mud room adds functionality, while the walk-up attic provides plenty of additional storage space. The home also features a full basement for even more storage or workshop potential. Outside, enjoy a covered patio and a one-car detached garage, offering both outdoor relaxation and off-street parking. Important upgrades include: 3-year-old roof, Replacement windows, 100-amp upgraded electric service, Hot air oil heat, Natural gas hot water.Replacement windows Property is being sold as is where is with no contingencies. Winning bidder will pay a non-refundable down payment of $10,000, (Ten Thousand), day of the auction, net within 30 days. A 10% buyer premium will be added to the winning bid price. Auction will be held at the property on Thursday April 9th at 5:00 PM.

Listing Agent

Dale Longenecker

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading Brokerage Phone: 6106702770 Listed on: 02/27/2026

RE/MAX Of Reading

Co-Listing Agent

Richard Henry

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading Brokerage Phone: 6106702770 License #RS-228470-L

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,209

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,596 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9840
  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-5308-76-81-9840

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,209

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Special Features: Auction
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1596
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1596
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 100.25
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1596
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1277.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3209.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-5308-76-81-9840
  • Tax Lot: 9840
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,933 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
2024 $3,162 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
2023 $3,113 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
2022 $3,113 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
2021 $3,113 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
2020 $3,081 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
2019 $3,081 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
2018 $3,081 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
2017 $3,061 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
2016 $913 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
2015 $1,749 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
2014 $1,609 $71,200 $23,800 $47,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/27/2026 02/27/26 For Sale $160,000 -- $100 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2068738

Bright MLS

APN: 17-5308-76-81-9840

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