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! Acceptable financing options are: cash, conv. renovation, FHA 203k. 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
$249,100 Zestimate®
$188/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementSolid layout
- 5 days |
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 12, 2026 at 05:10am
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
$249,100
$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
$1,590/mo
Principal & interest
$1183
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.
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