Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/01/2026
Listed
$165,000
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MLS
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Property Description
ATTENTION HOME SAVVY BUYERS AND INVESTORS. Come on down to 1223 Elm street where you can bring your ideas and vision. It is an invitation to embark on a journey of personal expression. Situated in a region known for its rich blend of historic row houses and diverse urban neighborhoods, this property offers a rare opportunity for a buyer with the foresight to recognize the value of heritage combined with the excitement of a complete modernization project. With the ability to step out from the kitchen to the rear of the house, you can create a private, outdoor area that adds a layer of livability that is highly sought after by urban dwellers. This is more than a fixer-upper; it is a chance to define a piece of the city's history and to build a home that is uniquely yours. Come take a tour to recreate your own space or add to your portfolio.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1223 Elm St
General
- Price: $165,000
- Taxes: $1,523 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2072866
- Updated: 6/2/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Appliances: Washer, Dryer - Gas
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
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Features: Parking Fee
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Subdivision: READING
- Cross Streets: N 12th St and Birch St
- Driving Directions: USE GPS
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Side-by-Side
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,361
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,361 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,361 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Average
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,306
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $121.23
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $592
- City/TownTax: $634
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $297
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $33,000
- Tax Amount: $1,523
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1361
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: washer and dryer
- Lot Number: 8936
Listed by United Real Estate Strive 212, Vicky Munoz
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Schools
Schools serving 1223 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 1223 Elm St
Tax History
Tax History for 1223 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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1223 Elm Street, Reading, PA 19604 (MLS# PABK2072866) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1223 Elm Street is currently listed for $165,000 and was received on June 01, 2026. Want to learn more about 1223 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.