701 ALTON AVE, Reading, PA 19605

• 3 beds |
• 1 bath |
• 1,596 sqft

Property Description

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 Status:

Active

Data Last Updated:

March 24, 2026 at 7:18AM

Listing Office:

RE/MAX Of Reading : 6106702770

Listing Agent:

Dale R Longenecker : 7173046193

MLS ID:

PABK2068738

Interior

• General: AtticBathroom - Tub ShowerDining AreaFloor Plan - TraditionalKitchen - Eat-In
• Rooms: Living RoomDining RoomBedroom 2Bedroom 3KitchenBasementBedroom 1Mud RoomBathroom 1
• Appliances: DryerOven/Range - GasRefrigeratorWasherWaterHeater
• Laundry: Basement
• Basement: FullInterior accessOutside entranceUnfinished
• A/C: None
• Heating: Forced AirOil
• Disability Feature: None

Exterior

• General: Exterior LightingAbove GradeBelow Grade
• Style: Traditional
• Other Structures: RoofPorchPatio

Construction

• Roofing: Architectural ShinglePitched
• General: FrameMasonry2Stone

Location

• Originating MLS: BRIGHT_MAIN
• School District: READING
• County: BERKS-PA

Lot

• Zoning: RES17-5308-76-81-9840

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Public Sewer

Financial

• Source: BRIGHT_MAIN