701 Alton Avenue • Reading, PA 19605

$160,000 Beds: 3 • Baths: 1 full • Sq. Feet: 1596 • MLS ID: PABK2068738 • Subdivision:School Dist: READING
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. View this listing at: http://jenfeinberg.com/mls=PABK2068738

Property Features

  • Garage: 1
  • Taxes: $3,209
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof Type: Architectural Shingle,Pitched
  • Exterior: Frame,Masonry
  • Parking Notes: 1 Total Parking Spaces
  • Lot Size: 0.07 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.07 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fuel Type: Oil
  • Cooling: None
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Municipality: READING CITY
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer,Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Heater
  • Rooms: Living Room,Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Basement,Bedroom 1,Mud Room,Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Full,Interior Access,Outside Entrance,Unfinished
  • SQFT Total Finished: 1596
  • SQFT Above Finished: 1596
  • Exterior: Exterior Lighting
  • Interior: Attic,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Dining Area,Floor Plan - Traditional,Kitchen - Eat-In

Room Sizes

  • Kitchen: 11 x 12 Level: Main
  • Dining Room: 15 x 11 Level: Main
  • Living Room: 13 x 12 Level: Main
  • Bedroom 1: 12 x 11 Level: Upper 1
  • Bedroom 2: 12 x 10 Level: Upper 1
  • Bedroom 3: 11 x 8 Level: Upper 1
  • Bathroom 1: 9 x 6 Level: Upper 1
  • Basement: 47 x 12 Level: Lower 1
  • Mud Room: 7 x 4 Level: Main

School Information

  • School District: READING
Printed March 04, 2026


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