137 East Elm Street

Closed 2/13/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$249,900

3 beds2 baths1,444 sqft

137 E Elm St, Reading, PA 19607

TownhouseProperty Type

0.07 acresLot Size

1924Year Built

$173/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 137 E Elm St — a truly charming and move-in ready home in the heart of Shillington! This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath property offers spacious living, thoughtful upgrades, and fantastic bonus spaces throughout. Step inside to find a warm and welcoming layout with generously sized rooms and plenty of natural light. The large kitchen is a standout — featuring stainless steel appliances (all included!) , great counter space, and a wonderful island with seating for three, making it...Welcome to 137 E Elm St — a truly charming and move-in ready home in the heart of Shillington! This well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath property offers spacious living, thoughtful upgrades, and fantastic bonus spaces throughout. Step inside to find a warm and welcoming layout with generously sized rooms and plenty of natural light. The large kitchen is a standout — featuring stainless steel appliances (all included!) , great counter space, and a wonderful island with seating for three, making it the perfect spot for gatherings. Upstairs, the bedrooms are all nicely sized, and the primary bedroom enjoys access to a cozy sunroom overlooking the fully fenced backyard — ideal for morning coffee, a reading nook, or simply relaxing in privacy. A walk-up attic offers tons of storage and potential to finish if you’d like even more living space. The lower level features a finished rec room, giving you flexibility for a playroom, home office, man cave, gym, or even a possible 4th bedroom. Recent big-ticket upgrades include a new roof in 2024 and a new hot water heater in 2023, providing peace of mind for years to come. Outside, enjoy the fenced backyard, a rear parking space, and a small shed for storage — great for outdoor living and convenience. All of this located in the desirable Governor Mifflin School District, close to parks, shopping, dining, and major routes! This is one you won’t want to miss — schedule your private tour today!

Listed by: Linda S Novotny 610.750.3170 lsnovotny5@gmail.com • Springer Realty Group

Listing closed: 02/13/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2065744

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

101.9%

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Property Information for 137 East Elm Street

Property Details

Taxes: $3,508 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 77-4395-07-79-2594
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Entry Floor Number: 1
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: SHILLINGTON
Subdivision: SHILLINGTON (BERKS PA)
Municipality: SHILLINGTON BORO
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,444.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Building Winterized Y/N: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1924
Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

Location

Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

School District County ID: 300200397317
SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN (BERKS PA)
HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Shillington Boro (10277)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $71,200

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $642
Improvement Assessed Value: $45,700
City Town Tax: $508
Land Assessed Value: $25,500
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 161
Loss Mitigation Fee: No
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 2594
School Tax: $2,358
Tax Page Number: 1
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,444.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,444.00
Total SQFT: 1,444.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Main Entrance Orientation: North
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8043/2230/6410/804322306410_512_384_WM_Vr2RJ5k_UsWd2yQi.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Basement Type: Poured Concrete, Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Full
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 1563879
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Site, On Street
Off Site - # of Spaces: 1

Parking Features: Private

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Island, Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Floors, Carpet, Dining Area
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven - Self Cleaning, Washer
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Replacement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool
Horse: No
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV, Phone, Sewer Available, Propane - Community, Cable TV Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Internet Services: Cable

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Tri-County Suburban REALTORS
List Agent URL: LindaNovotnySellsHouses.com

Property History for 137 East Elm Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 13, 2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1928980062	$249,900	+7.2% / yr
Feb 13, 2026	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2065744	$249,900	—
Nov 22, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2065744		—
Nov 22, 2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABK2065744		—
Nov 19, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2065744	$249,900	—
Apr 21, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #593750335	$135,900	+238.9% / yr
Apr 21, 2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003261497	$135,900	—
Feb 26, 2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003261497		—
Feb 14, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003261497	$134,900	—
Nov 15, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003896445	$77,000	—
Nov 2, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #584404131	$77,000	-0.5% / yr
Oct 26, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003896445		—
Jul 22, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003896445	$99,900	—
Aug 31, 2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576017726	$82,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/13/2026	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1928980062	$249,900 +7.2% / yr
02/13/2026	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2065744	$249,900
11/22/2025	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2065744	—
11/22/2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #PABK2065744	—
11/19/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2065744	$249,900
04/21/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #593750335	$135,900 +238.9% / yr
04/21/2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003261497	$135,900
02/26/2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003261497	—
02/14/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003261497	$134,900
11/15/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1003896445	$77,000
11/02/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #584404131	$77,000 -0.5% / yr
10/26/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1003896445	—
07/22/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003896445	$99,900
08/31/2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576017726	$82,500

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 137 East Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$25,500Additions$45,700Total$71,200

Tax Record2026$1,150 ($96 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,444 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,444 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,049 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1924CountyBERKSAPN77439507792594

Schools near 137 East Elm Street

This home is within Governor Mifflin School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Cumru El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	0.8 mi
6/10	Intermediate School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 6	0.8 mi
4/10	Governor Mifflin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	0.2 mi
6/10	Governor Mifflin Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.4 mi
NR	La Salle Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Cumru El School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	0.8 mi
6/10	Intermediate School Public5 to 6 Serves this home	0.8 mi
4/10	Governor Mifflin Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
6/10	Governor Mifflin Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.4 mi
NR	La Salle Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.9 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 137 East Elm Street, Reading, PA 19607	$249,900	3	2	1,444	3,049
139 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$134,900	3	2	1,444	3,049
135 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$139,900	4	2	1,584	3,049
141 East Elm Street, Reading, PA 19607	$155,000	3	2	1,584	3,049
133 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	–	3	2	1,444	3,049
143 East Elm Street, Reading, PA 19607	$174,900	–	–	1,444	3,049
145 East Elm Street, Reading, PA 19607	$169,000	3	2	1,444	3,485
130 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$175,000	4	2	1,550	5,227
132 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$152,900	3	2	1,550	5,227
136 East Elm Street, Reading, PA 19607	$308,000	4	2	2,152	3,920
138 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$152,000	4	2	1,724	4,356
134 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	–	3	1	1,454	5,663
205 North Brobst Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$105,000	3	1	1,148	2,614
203 North Brobst Street, Reading, PA 19607	$200,000	3	2	1,208	2,613
202 State Street, Shillington, PA 19607	–	–	2	2,114	5,663
200 State Street, Shillington, PA 19607	–	–	–	–	5,227

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