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Property Description
Welcome to this spacious 6-bedroom, 1-bath home offering over 2,100 sq. ft. of potential in the heart of Reading! This full-rehab property is the perfect opportunity for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to customize a large home to their own style. The property features three levels of living space and a small upper-level balcony. With generous room sizes and a flexible layout, this home has plenty of space to reimagine for modern living or multi-generational use. Conveniently located near local schools, Reading Area Community College, movie theaters, grocery stores, and laundromats, this home offers easy access to everyday essentials and entertainment. Whether you're an investor seeking your next project or a homeowner ready to bring your vision to life, 131 Elm St presents endless possibilities and a prime location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 131 Elm St
General
- Sold For: $120,000
- Taxes: $802 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2065164
- Added to Site: 73 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 6
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Parking
- Parking Type: None
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Subdivision: NORTHWEST READING
- Cross Streets: Pear
- Driving Directions: North on Front Street, right on Elm. Home is on the left.
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Permanent
- Stories Description: Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,125
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,125 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,125 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1890
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,306
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RES
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $51.29
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $319
- City/TownTax: $323
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $160
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $17,800
- Tax Amount: $802
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2125
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 9020
Listed by Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks, Tina Miranda
Sold by Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks, John H Gantkowski Jr.
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Schools
Schools serving 131 Elm St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lauers Park El School 251 North 2nd Street, Reading, PA 19601 | PK-4 | 0.1 mi |
Southwest Ms 300 Chestnut Street, Reading, PA 19602 | 5-8 | 0.6 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 131 Elm St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/24/2025
Sold
$120,000
10.09%
MLS
11/06/2025
Listed
$109,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
131 Elm Street, Reading, PA 19601 (MLS# PABK2065164) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $120,000 on November 24, 2025. Want to learn more about 131 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.

