234 East Elm Street

Closed 10/10/24

Last Sold Price

$305,000

3 beds2 baths1,316 sqft$232/sqft

234 E Elm St, Reading, PA 19607

Description

Welcome to this stunning single-family Colonial home, perfectly situated on a quiet, middle-of-the-block street. This property boasts 3 spacious bedrooms and a versatile bonus room, ideal for an office or game room. The inviting living room features elegant hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy the convenience of plenty of private parking with two garages and a carport. The beautifully landscaped, fenced-in flat backyard is perfect for...Welcome to this stunning single-family Colonial home, perfectly situated on a quiet, middle-of-the-block street. This property boasts 3 spacious bedrooms and a versatile bonus room, ideal for an office or game room. The inviting living room features elegant hardwood floors and a cozy wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy the convenience of plenty of private parking with two garages and a carport. The beautifully landscaped, fenced-in flat backyard is perfect for outdoor gatherings, complete with a firepit for those cool evenings. The home offers a light and open space throughout, enhancing the sense of comfort and relaxation. Additional highlights include a full basement with outside access, ample storage, and a half bath. The new composite decking on the front porch adds to the home’s charm, providing a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this beautiful home yours! Contact me and schedule your showing today.

LISTING CLOSED: 10/10/2024 12:00 AM

Listed by Jason Jason Miller • Coldwell Banker Realty
P: (484)-721-7218 jason.miller@cbhomes.com

Property Details for 234 East Elm Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

PABK2047546

Days on Market

Taxes

$3,505 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1925

Lot Size

0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

County

Berks County

Tax ID Number

77-4395-08-79-9608

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Colonial, Craftsman

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Expected On Market Date

09-05-2024

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)

Municipality

SHILLINGTON BORO

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,316.00

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

Property Condition

Very Good

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Sold By BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

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Building Information for 234 East Elm Street

Stories2Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

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$1,842 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,550

Property Taxes

$292

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Property Information for 234 East Elm Street

Location

School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District County ID: 300200397317

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $76,900

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $642
Improvement Assessed Value: $40,900
City Town Tax: $549
Land Assessed Value: $36,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 112
Zoning: RES.
Tax Lot: 9608
School Tax: $2,315
Tax Page Number: 12
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

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

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Office
Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Office
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,316.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,316.00
Total SQFT: 1,316.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8033/2010/0210/803320100210_512_384_WM_SWTLPC2miMk5yzot.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Masonry
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Water Proofing System, Drain, Full, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Rough Bath Plumb, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower 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
Fencing: Fully, Wood
Location Type: Middle Of Block
Parcel ID: 1564035

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Detached Carport, On Street, Off Street
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3

Total Garage Spaces: 3
Detached Carport - # of Spaces: 1.0
Parking Features: Paved Parking
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Oversized

Interior Features

Fireplace: Yes
Fireplaces Count: 1

Fireplace Features: Wood
Accessibility Features: Doors - Swing In

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Roof Deck, Outbuilding(s)

Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 234 East Elm Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 10, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2047546	$305,000	—
Oct 2, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1542790982	$305,000	+11.7% / yr
Sep 9, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2047546		—
Sep 5, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2047546	$299,900	—
May 27, 2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002712130	$120,000	—
May 5, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #571822137	$120,000	—
Apr 12, 2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002712130		—
Oct 5, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002712130	$142,900	—
Oct 31, 2013	Expired BRIGHT #1007257032	$165,000	—
Dec 14, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007257032	$173,500	—
Oct 17, 2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009535754	$183,900	—
Jun 25, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009535754	$189,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/10/2024	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2047546	$305,000
10/02/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1542790982	$305,000 +11.7% / yr
09/09/2024	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2047546	—
09/05/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2047546	$299,900
05/27/2016	Closed BRIGHT #1002712130	$120,000
05/05/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #571822137	$120,000
04/12/2016	Pending BRIGHT #1002712130	—
10/05/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002712130	$142,900
10/31/2013	Expired BRIGHT #1007257032	$165,000
12/14/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007257032	$173,500
10/17/2012	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1009535754	$183,900
06/25/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1009535754	$189,900

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

Public Records for 234 East Elm Street

Taxable ValueLand$36,000Additions$40,900Total$76,900

Tax Record2026$1,242 ($104 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,316 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925CountyBERKSAPN77439508799608

Schools near 234 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	0.7 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	0.3 mi
NR	La Salle Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	1.0 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	0.7 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	0.3 mi
NR	La Salle Academy PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	1.0 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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This home: 234 East Elm Street, Reading, PA 19607	$305,000	3	2	1,316	7,840
236 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$299,900	4	2	1,946	5,662
232 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	–	3	1	1,358	5,227
230 East Elm Street, Reading, PA 19607	$250,000	3	1	1,728	5,227
225 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$149,900	3	2	1,648	8,276
116 North Waverly Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$129,900	3	1	1,226	8,276
243 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	–	3	1	1,495	4,356
112 North Waverly Street, Reading, PA 19607	–	4	2	2,657	6,970
245 East Elm Street, Reading, PA 19607	$95,000	3	1	1,303	3,485
221 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	–	3	2	1,545	9,148
223 East Walnut Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$187,900	4	3	2,400	5,663
117 State Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$146,000	3	3	2,068	6,970
115 State Street, Shillington, PA 19607	–	4	2	1,778	5,227
108 North Waverly Street, Reading, PA 19607	$274,200	3	1	1,451	5,227
247 East Elm Street, Shillington, PA 19607	$117,200	3	2	1,900	6,970
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