144 W Elm St

Reading, PA 19607

$253,000
Price
3
Beds
1,344 Sq. Ft.
$188 / Sq. Ft.
1,344
Sq. Ft.
$188
per Sq. Ft.

Description

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...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
  1. Listed by Lauren M. Cronmiller • Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
    P: (215)-870-2398 lmcronmiller@gmail.com

Property Details for 144 West Elm Street

Tax ID Number
77-4395-07-69-3204
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/20/2026 02:51 PM

Property Details for 144 West Elm Street

StatusActive
MLS #PABK2066660
Days on Market12
Taxes$3,351 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

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Building Information for 144 West Elm Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,512 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,233

Property Taxes

$279

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 144 West Elm Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District County ID: 300200397317
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $68,000
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $613
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $42,500
  • City Town Tax: $486
  • Land Assessed Value: $25,500
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 3204
  • School Tax: $2,252
  • Tax Page Number: 12
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
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
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Full Bath
  • Stories: Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 14
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 11
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 14
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 9
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,344.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1563638
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 144 West Elm Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2066660

$253,000—
Nov 3, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #478815818

$136,000

+253.8% / yr

Nov 3, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003078296

$136,000—
Sep 25, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003078296

—
Sep 9, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003078296

$135,000—
Apr 25, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #414704129

$70,000—
Apr 25, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002859562

$70,000—
Mar 26, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002859562

—
Mar 26, 2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002859562

$70,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2066660

$253,000
11/03/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #478815818

$136,000

+253.8% / yr

11/03/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1003078296

$136,000
09/25/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1003078296

—
09/09/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003078296

$135,000
04/25/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #414704129

$70,000
04/25/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002859562

$70,000
03/26/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002859562

—
03/26/2014

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1002859562

$70,000

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Public Records for 144 West Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$25,500Additions$42,500Total$68,000
Tax Record2025$1,098 ($92 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,049 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyBERKSAPN77439507693204

Schools near 144 West Elm Street

This home is within Governor Mifflin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cumru El School
Public - PK to 4
Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
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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More information about 144 West Elm Street, Reading, PA 19607

144 West Elm Street is a townhouse for sale in Reading, PA 19607. This property was listed for sale on January 9, 2026 by Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown, it's currently listed at $253,000. It has been on the market for a total of 12 days and was last sold on November 3, 2014. This listing's school district is Governor Mifflin School District. Nearby schools include Cumru El School, Intermediate School and Governor Mifflin Middle School. 144 West Elm Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,344 sqft townhouse built in 1900.

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