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Property Description
Great investment opportunity in Northeast Reading. This spacious 4"‘bedroom townhome offers solid rental income with a tenant already in place. The home features gas heating, a functional layout, and generous bedroom sizes ideal for continued occupancy. Located near major routes, schools, and city conveniences, this property provides steady cash flow with room to add value over time. A strong addition to any rental portfolio.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1221 Elm St
General
- Price: $159,900
- Taxes: $1,523 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2076888
- Updated: 8/20/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Stove
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Subdivision: NORTHEAST READING
- Cross Streets: 12th St
- Driving Directions: Use GPS for more accurate directions
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,444
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,444 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,444 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,307
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RES
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $110.73
- Assessment Year: 2018
- School Tax: $592
- County Tax: $253
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $33,000
- Tax Amount: $1,523
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1444
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Tenant Personal Property
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove
- Lot Number: 8926
Listed by Realty One Group Alliance, Luz Munoz
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Schools
Schools serving 1221 Elm St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Central Middle School, Reading, PA 215 North 12th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 5-8 | 0.1 mi |
Thirteenth & Green El School 501 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | PK-4 | 0.3 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1221 Elm St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/20/2026
Listed
$159,900
370.29%
MLS
5/06/2024
Sold
$34,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1221 Elm St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$932
4%
$33,000
—
2025
$896
3%
$33,000
—
2024
$874
-39%
$33,000
—
2023
$1,443
—
$33,000
—
2022
$1,443
—
$33,000
—
2021
$1,443
1%
$33,000
—
2020
$1,428
—
$33,000
—
2019
$1,428
—
$33,000
—
2018
$1,428
1%
$33,000
—
2017
$1,419
1%
$33,000
—
2016
$1,402
5%
$33,000
—
2015
$1,336
1%
$33,000
—
2014
$1,319
—
$33,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1221 Elm Street, Reading, PA 19604 (MLS# PABK2076888) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1221 Elm Street is currently listed for $159,900 and was received on August 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 1221 Elm Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

