601 Amherst Ave
Reading, PA 19609
3 bd 2 ba 2,784 sqft Built 1974 Lot 7,840 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$249,000
Nov 17, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | Price changed | $329,900 | BrightMLS |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Listed | $349,900 | BrightMLS |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Sold | $249,000 | MLS #PABK2005206 |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Listed | $249,000 | MLS #PABK2005206 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $4,741 |
| 2025 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $4,741 |
| 2023 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $4,463 |
| 2022 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $4,354 |
| 2021 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $4,201 |
| 2020 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $4,201 |
| 2019 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $4,082 |
| 2018 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $4,047 |
| 2017 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $3,978 |
| 2016 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $3,857 |
| 2015 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $3,818 |
| 2014 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $3,791 |
| 2013 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $3,754 |
| 2012 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $3,706 |
| 2011 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $3,640 |
| 2010 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $3,453 |
| 2009 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $3,322 |
| 2008 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $3,037 |
| 2007 | $76,400 | $33,100 | $109,500 | $3,009 |
Property facts
Year built
1974
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
2,784 sqft
Lot size
7,840 sqft
ZIP code
19609
City
Reading
Street
Amherst Ave
Coordinates
40.31781, -75.99144
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,494
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 601 Amherst Ave last sell?
601 Amherst Ave most recently sold on Nov 17, 2021 for $249,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 601 Amherst Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 601 Amherst Ave (year 2026) is $109,500 with $4,741 in property tax.
How does 601 Amherst Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 56.0% below the last sale price of $249,000.
When was 601 Amherst Ave built?
601 Amherst Ave was built in 1974.
How does 601 Amherst Ave compare to others on Amherst Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Amherst Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Amherst Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 601 Amherst Ave?
601 Amherst Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,784 sqft, 7,840 sqft lot single_family.
Is 601 Amherst Ave a flip candidate?
No — 601 Amherst Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 601 Amherst Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 601 Amherst Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+1.6%
Implied 1-yr
+6.4%
2026 Q2
$281.4K
2026 Q3
$285.4K
ZIP 19609 — Median Price History + Forecast
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