217 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA 19609
Bedroom - Main
Bedroom 2
OFF MARKET

$251,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,200 sqft

217 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA 19609

Lincoln Park
Est. Refi. Payment $1,665/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 17, 2020 for $120,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$251K
Since last month
Increased$5K (+1.9%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+4.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$132K (+110.3%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +92% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$252K
July 2026$248K
June 2026$249K
May 2026$250K
April 2026$240K
March 2026$239K
February 2026$233K
January 2026$233K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
214 Harvard Blvd, Reading, PA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$160,000
03/19/26
3
1
1,378
315 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$315,000
05/08/26
3
1
1,150
5 Leland Ave, West Lawn, PA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$276,000
10/10/25
3
1
1,074
213 Old Fritztown Rd, Reading, PA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$236,000
11/14/25
3
1
1,078
210 Princeton Ave, Reading, PA
0.02
Single-Family Home
$285,000
10/28/25
3
1.5
1,374
510 Dorchester Ave, Reading, PA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$314,000
12/05/25
3
1
1,395
310 Harvard Blvd, West Lawn, PA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$320,000
07/21/26
3
1.5
1,243
118 Rosemont Ave, Reading, PA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$150,000
09/02/25
2
1
768
216 Jefferson Blvd, Reading, PA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$310,000
10/31/25
3
1.5
1,376
220 Elmwood Ave, Reading, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$295,000
06/08/26
3
2
1,040

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
102 Princeton Ave, Reading, PA 19609
0.06
$328,800
3
1.5
1,696
Off Market
212 Amherst Ave, West Lawn, PA 19609
0.04
$317,900
3
1.5
1,367
Off Market
215 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA 19609
0.01
$249,000
4
1
1,194
Off Market
210 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA 19609
0.04
$344,300
3
1.5
2,200
Off Market
210 Princeton Ave, Reading, PA 19609
0.02
$285,000
3
1.5
1,374
Recently Sold
302 Elmwood Ave, Reading, PA 19609
0.10
$300,000
4
2
1,250
Recently Sold
309 Amherst Ave, West Lawn, PA 19609
0.07
$309,100
4
2
1,290
Off Market
219 Revere Blvd, Reading, PA 19609
0.11
-
3
2.5
1,918
Off Market
312 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA 19609
0.09
$330,200
4
1.5
1,364
Off Market
217 Revere Blvd, West Lawn, PA 19609
0.11
$310,000
4
2
1,483
Recently Sold
313 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA 19609
0.09
$326,300
3
2
1,765
Off Market
315 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA 19609
0.09
-
3
1.5
1,808
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1950
Living Area
1,200 sqft
Price/Sqft
$210
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 217 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA. 217 Amherst Ave is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood in Reading, PA and in ZIP code 19609. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,200 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 5662 sqft and was built in 1950.
217 Amherst Ave, Reading, PA 19609 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,200 sqft single-family home in Lincoln Park, built in 1950. It last sold for $120,000 on Dec 17, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $251,400, with a rent estimate of $1,896/month.

Home Details for 217 Amherst Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Building

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Disabled Access

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5662 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 17, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$120,000
Jul 10, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$169,900
Jul 2, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$169,900
Price decreased by 3%
Jun 23, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$175,000
May 3, 2013
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$140,000

Market trends in Reading

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$260K
$13.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
Price per sq ft
$159
$2MoM
Available listings
393
32MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Lincoln Park
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What Locals Say about Lincoln Park

  • Marleny061515
    "Great place to live clean and safe . Close to work and transitable. Recommend anyone to live here. Great place"
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    "lived here for 2 years its quiet but the management isn't great at all. they dont respond to inquiries on time, they dont seem to put the residents satisfaction first."
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Frequently asked questions about 217 Amherst Ave

  • What is 217 Amherst Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 217 Amherst Ave in Reading, PA is $251,400.
  • What is the price history for 217 Amherst Ave?
    217 Amherst Ave in Reading, PA last sold for $120,000 in December 2020.
  • Is Reading a buyer's or seller's market?
    Reading is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Reading?
    The median sale price in Reading is $260K. That is up $13.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 217 Amherst Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 217 Amherst Ave in Reading, PA has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 217 Amherst Ave?
    The lot at 217 Amherst Ave in Reading, PA is about 0.13 acres (5,662 sq ft).

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