This is a one of a kind 7 bedroom 2 full 1 half bath home that has been completely renovated from top to bottom. From the furnace to the roof the property has been fully updated with quality craftsmanship throughout. The home features a huge open floor plan connecting the kitchen dining and living areas. The enormous kitchen offers abundant cabinet storage and generous counter space. There is also a convenient first floor laundry area. The first floor primary bedroom includes a private en suite bathroom. The second floor features a stunning bathroom with unique tile work that makes the space stand out. The home offers all private bedrooms with four on the second floor and two additional private rooms on the third floor. Located on a corner lot close to schools this home is truly a show stopper. Of street parking is a possibility!
Sold for $240,000
$240,000
131 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601
7beds
2,125sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1890
1,306 Square Feet Lot
$249,500 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$1,952 Estimated rent
Home value
$249,500
$237,000 - $262,000
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Enormous kitchenCorner lotAll private bedroomsGenerous counter spaceAbundant cabinet storage
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Listed by:
John Gantkowski 610-780-3024,
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Bought with:
HERNAN DELGADO GUZMAN, RS366446
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2068972
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,125
- Total interior livable area: 2,125 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,125
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,306 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 06530773529020
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Block, Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Sold | $240,000-4%$113/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2068972 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Pending sale | $249,900$118/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2068972 Report a problem | ||
| 3/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,900+108.3%$118/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2068972 Report a problem | ||
| 11/24/2025 | Sold | $120,000+10.1%$56/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2065164 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2025 | Pending sale | $109,000$51/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2065164 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $109,000$51/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2065164 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $802 +1.5% | $17,800 |
| 2024 | $790 +1.6% | $17,800 |
| 2023 | $778 | $17,800 |
| 2022 | $778 | $17,800 |
| 2021 | $778 +1% | $17,800 |
| 2020 | $770 +141.4% | $17,800 |
| 2019 | $319 | $17,800 |
| 2018 | $319 -58.3% | $17,800 |
| 2017 | $765 +139.8% | $17,800 |
| 2016 | $319 -20.7% | $17,800 |
| 2015 | $402 | $17,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $17,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $17,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lauers Park El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 4/10Southwest Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
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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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19601
- 131 Elm St
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