Georgia O'Keefe once said, "to create one's own world takes courage." Ready to own a piece of Reading history? Featured on HGTV, twice in the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Reading Eagle, the "Elm Street Art House" is a home like no other. Cultivated by two artists over 30+ years, hundreds of local and national artists have hung both their hats and their art here. This home is part of the historic district of Reading and was once named the city's "Most Beautiful Property." The front door is featured on the popular "Doors of Reading" print. Originally a two-unit but converted to one, it could serve either purpose. It's also zoned commercial-residential, providing a ton of usage options. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own something so special!
Sold for $500
$500
514 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601
5beds
2,076sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1900
-- sqft lot
$258,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,397 Estimated rent
Home value
$258,800
$210,000 - $305,000
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other, Other
Cooling
- Central
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,076 sqft
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Brick
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 2,178 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 07530775810833
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Materials
- masonry
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- HeatingYN: true
- CoolingYN: true
- ConstructionMaterials: Brick
- StoriesTotal: 3
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- SpecialListingConditions: Standard
- Heating: Hot Water
- ParkingFeatures: On Street
- BelowGradeFinishedArea: 0
- MlsStatus: Pending
- Municipality: READING CITY
- StructureType: Interior Row/Townhouse
- TaxAnnualAmount: 1796.0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/5/2023 | Sold | $500-99.6% |
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| 12/12/2022 | Sold | $132,500-8.6%$64/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2023322 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2022 | Pending sale | $145,000$70/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2023322 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2022 | Listing removed | $145,000$70/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2023322 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $145,000+21.8%$70/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2023322 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2020 | Sold | $119,000-17.9%$57/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/11/2020 | Pending sale | $145,000$70/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Of Reading #PABK364644 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2020 | Listed for sale | $145,000$70/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Of Reading #PABK364644 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,870 +1.5% | $41,500 |
| 2024 | $1,843 +1.6% | $41,500 |
| 2023 | $1,814 | $41,500 |
| 2022 | $1,814 | $41,500 |
| 2021 | $1,814 +1% | $41,500 |
| 2020 | $1,796 | $41,500 |
| 2019 | $1,796 | $41,500 |
| 2018 | $1,796 +0.7% | $41,500 |
| 2017 | $1,784 +75% | $41,500 |
| 2016 | $1,019 +8.7% | $41,500 |
| 2015 | $938 | $41,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $41,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $41,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lauers Park El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Southwest Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: READING
Source: The 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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Estimated market value
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- Berks County
- Reading
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- 514 Elm St
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