Last Sold Price
3 beds1,444 sqft$173/sqft
137 E Elm St, Reading, PA 19607

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!
LISTING CLOSED: 02/13/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Linda S Novotny • Springer Realty Group
    P: (610) 750-3170 lsnovotny5@gmail.com

Property Details for 137 East Elm Street

Status
MLS #
PABK2065744
Days on Market
4
Taxes
$3,508 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1924
Lot Size
0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$249,900

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

101.4%

Reading, PA

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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Springer Realty Group

Sold By Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

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Building Information for 137 East Elm Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1924Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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Property Information for 137 East Elm Street

Location
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
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
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
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
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
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
  • 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 / 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
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Site, On Street
  • Off Site - # of Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Private
Interior Features
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
  • 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
  • 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

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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

DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

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
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cumru El School
PublicPK to 4

Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public7 to 8

Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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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