Opportunity knocks for this updated red brick rancher in a quiet neighborhood ready and waiting for you! Step inside and enjoy luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire main level making clean up a breeze and reduce your allergy flare ups. Living room is accented by picture windows and electric fireplace to take the chill out of any evening. Updated kitchen has a huge island, which is the perfect gathering place. Plenty of cabinets are covered by granite counters with tiled backsplash. Kitchen and dining area overlook the fenced in backyard so its easy to keep an eye on loved ones. Updated bathroom features tiled walls and floors with walk-in shower, two closets, and blue tooth speaker to listen to your favorite show or music. Spacious bedrooms have lots of closet space with motion lights and ceiling fans. Central air keeps you cool on those extra warm days. The hallway closet has hookup for washer and dryer if you don’t want to head to the basement. Walk up attic gives you extra storage. Lower level full bathroom currently only has a toilet but ready and waiting for your personal finishes. Newer gas heat and hot water help keep your monthly budget in line. Attached one car garage is deep enough for extra storage. Additional off-street parking pad too. Awesome Muhlenberg location is close to Jim Dietrich and Laurelain Parks, along with 5th Street Highway shopping and Route 12. Don’t miss out on this great place you will be proud to call home!
Sold for $322,000
$322,000
855 Elm St, Reading, PA 19605
3beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
0.29 Acres Lot
$343,000 Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$2,064 Estimated rent
Home value
$343,000
$316,000 - $374,000
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Electric fireplaceHot waterFenced in backyardAttached one car garageOff-street parking padPicture windowsBlue tooth speaker
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Listed by:
Jeff Martin 610-207-8474,
Century 21 Gold
Bought with:
Jeffrey Ricketts, RS319966
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2056640
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 14
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 15
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Half bath
- Level: Lower
- Area: 80 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 8
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Upgraded Countertops, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Wood Walls
- Flooring: Concrete, Luxury Vinyl, Tile/Brick
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Replacement, Screens, Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Rear Entrance,Rough Bath Plumb,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,440
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Driveway, Attached, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 66530805087844
- Zoning: R2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Combination, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, CPVC/PVC, Frame, Masonry, Mixed Plumbing, Rough-In Plumbing, Stick Built
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Riverview Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: MUHLENBERG TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,400
- Annual tax amount: $5,723
- Date on market: 5/2/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, (6) Kitchen Chairs
- Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, Basement Refrigerators (2)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2025 | Sold | $322,000+7.4%$224/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2056640 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Pending sale | $299,900$208/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2056640 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Listing removed | $299,900$208/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2056640 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,900+66.6%$208/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2056640 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2018 | Sold | $180,000-5.2%$125/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2018 | Pending sale | $189,900$132/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX OF READING #1002117184 Report a problem | ||
| 9/5/2018 | Price change | $189,900-3.6%$132/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Of Reading #1002117184 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $196,900+20.8%$137/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Of Reading #1002117184 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2015 | Sold | $163,000-6.8%$113/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2015 | Pending sale | $174,900$121/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Park Road #6515547 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2015 | Listed for sale | $174,900+19%$121/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Park Road #6515547 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2008 | Sold | $147,000$102/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,922 +8.5% | $113,400 |
| 2024 | $5,460 +6.5% | $113,400 |
| 2023 | $5,124 +1.7% | $113,400 |
| 2022 | $5,039 +2.4% | $113,400 |
| 2021 | $4,920 | $113,400 |
| 2020 | $4,920 +2.2% | $113,400 |
| 2019 | $4,816 +1.8% | $113,400 |
| 2018 | $4,731 +1.9% | $113,400 |
| 2017 | $4,642 +237.6% | $113,400 |
| 2016 | $1,375 | $113,400 |
| 2015 | $1,375 | $113,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $113,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19605
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10C E Cole Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-6Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Muhlenberg Middle SchoolGrades: 7-9Distance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Muhlenberg High SchoolGrades: 10-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Muhlenberg
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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