Affordable homeownership opportunity in the Governor Mifflin School District! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home at 144 W Elm St, Reading, PA offers a solid layout, full basement, and plenty of space to make it your own. Convenient Berks County location close to shopping, dining, and major routes! Buyer reserves the right to choose their own title company however seller has had a preliminary title search completed by Bucks County Settlement Services. Using Bucks County Settlement Services will result in a reduction of fees associated with a title search. Sale is subject to approval by Berks County Orphans Court and the Department of Human Resources. Settlement can be no less than 75 days
For sale
$253,000
144 W Elm St, Reading, PA 19607
3beds
1,344sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$249,400 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementSolid layout
- 13 days |
- 1,230 |
- 21 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: 20 hours ago
Listed by:
Lauren Cronmiller 215-870-2398,
Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown 2153405700,
Listing Team: The Cronmiller Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2066660
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 10
Primary bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 14
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 12
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 225 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 15
Heating
- Radiator, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile/Brick
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,344
- Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Other, On Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 77439507693204
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: SHILLINGTON BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $188/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $68,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,351
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$249,400
$237,000 - $262,000
$1,904/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $253,000+86%$188/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2066660 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2014 | Sold | $136,000+0.7%$101/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2014 | Listed for sale | $135,000+92.9%$100/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX of Reading #6455036 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2014 | Sold | $70,000$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,351 +8.1% | $68,000 |
| 2024 | $3,100 +2.7% | $68,000 |
| 2023 | $3,019 +1.1% | $68,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,610/mo
Principal & interest
$1203
Property taxes
$318
Home insurance
$89
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19607
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Governor Mifflin Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Governor Mifflin
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
