Solid 3 bedroom split level within walking distance to Governor Mifflin schools. This corner property has a private covered side porch which looks over the good sized rear yard. The home has 3 private bedrooms & an additional attic area off the 3rd bedroom in the upper level. There is hardwood flooring throughout most of the home & the possibility of a family room finished in the lower level. There is a toilet off the garage so there is the possibility of a 1/2 bath on the lower level. There is economical gas heat and also CAC for the summer. This home offers immediate possession.
Sold for $236,000 on 03/31/25
$236,000
42 Elkins Ave, Reading, PA 19607
3beds
2,202sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$306,000 Zestimate®
$107/sqft
$1,917 Estimated rent
Home value
$306,000
$285,000 - $327,000
$1,917/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: March 31, 2025 at 05:43am
Listed by:
Tod Slabik 610-223-7578,
RE/MAX Of Reading
Bought with:
Katiejo Shank, RS308446
RE/MAX Of Reading
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2053182
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 520
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,202
- Total interior livable area: 2,202 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,682
- Finished area below ground: 520
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,276 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 39530505095015
- Zoning: HR
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: CUMRU TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/31/2025 | Sold | $236,000+49.4%$107/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2053182 | ||
| 2/7/2023 | Sold | $158,000+43.6%$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 9/5/2002 | Sold | $110,000+6.9%$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 3/6/2001 | Sold | $102,900$47/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,700 +3.2% | $99,000 |
| 2024 | $4,555 +2.9% | $99,000 |
| 2023 | $4,427 +2.6% | $99,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19607
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Governor Mifflin Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 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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