Affordable homeownership opportunity in the Governor Mifflin School District! This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home at 144 W Elm St, Reading, PA offers a solid layout, full basement, and plenty of space to make it your own. Convenient Berks County location close to shopping, dining, and major routes!
TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$188Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Lauren Cronmiller• Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
•215-340-5700 (broker)
•lynn@lynnsharer.com (broker)
Bought with Emily Gordon• Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Est. $2,064 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 144 W Elm St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PABK2066660
Jun 1, 2026
Sold
$252,000
$188/sq ft
May 1, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 28, 2026
Relisted
—
Apr 20, 2026
Price Changed
$235,000
$175/sq ft
Feb 2, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jan 9, 2026
Listed
$253,000
$188/sq ft
TREND #6455036
Nov 4, 2014
Delisted
—
Nov 3, 2014
Sold
$136,000
$101/sq ft
Oct 2, 2014
Pending
—
Sep 29, 2014
Delisted
—
Sep 9, 2014
Listed
$135,000
$100/sq ft
+19
BRIGHT MLS #1003078296
Nov 3, 2014
Sold
$136,000
$101/sq ft
Sep 25, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 9, 2014
Listed
$135,000
$100/sq ft
+19
This tastefully remodeled brick semi in Shillington is move-in ready. Relax on the covered front and back porches. The living room has hardwood flooring, adjacent is the formal dining room with attractive wall to wall carpeting that follows up the stairs to the second level on the open staircase. The beautiful kitchen offers tile flooring, tumbled tile backsplash and granite countertop, there is beautiful cabinetry offering lots of storage space plus new stainless steel gas stove, microwave, sink and dishwasher plus recessed lighting. A door opens to the back yard and two car garage in the rear. There are three bedrooms and an updated, attractive hall bathroom with beautiful new sink and cabinet plus large mirror and pendant lighting. The full basement offers lots of room for storage, laundry hookup with Gas Dryer remaining, and has new 200 amp electrical service and wiring. Hardwired smoke detectors were add along with tamperproof electrical outlets plus new plumbing. New Simonton Low-E replacement windows have also been installed. This home has been carefully brought back to life and is in a great location offering easy access to shopping, schools and many major thoroughfares.
TREND #6360545
Apr 25, 2014
Delisted
—
Apr 25, 2014
Sold
$70,000
$52/sq ft
Mar 26, 2014
Listed
$70,000
$52/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002859562
Apr 25, 2014
Sold
$70,000
$52/sq ft
Mar 26, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Mar 26, 2014
Listed
$70,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,244
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2025
$3,244 (+4.6%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2024
$3,100 (+2.7%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2023
$3,019 (+1.1%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2022
$2,985 (+1.2%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2021
$2,951
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2020
$2,951 (+1.2%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2019
$2,917 (+1.2%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2018
$2,883 (+1.9%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2017
$2,829 (+6.0%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2015
$2,669 (+4.5%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2014
$2,554 (+2.2%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2013
$2,500 (+3.5%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2012
$2,416 (+1.4%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2011
$2,382 (+3.2%)
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
2010
$2,307
$25,500 + $42,500
$68,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,344
Year built
1900
Style
Other
County
Berks County
APN
77439507693204
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-3
Residence District
It is the purpose of this district to provide for residential development of the type and at the density of development similar to what now exists.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Other
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
On Street, Detached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Full Bath
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $42,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $25,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,344
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $486
County Tax: $613
School Tax: $2,252
Tax Assessed Value: $68,000
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $3,351
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: STERLEY ST
Directions: Take PA-313 W, PA-563 S/N Ridge Rd, Game Farm Rd and US-422 W to N Brobst St in Shillington, Drive to E Elm St, Turn right onto N Brobst St, Turn left at the 3rd cross street onto E Elm St, Destination will be on the left
Municipality: SHILLINGTON BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,344
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 77439507693204
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
6/10
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19607
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Estimated sale price
$263,000 – $318,000
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