Welcome to 36 Elkins Ave, this beautifully updated turn-key ready home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in highly desired Shillington. A one of a kind in the neighborhood with an inviting front door and picture perfect landscaping. Upon entry you'll be met with a large family room with brand new flooring, an accent wall and open floor plan. The family room opens up to the fully renovated and gorgeous dream kitchen complete with a large center island, dual tone quartz countertops and state of the art hood and upgraded appliances. Imagine gathering and hosting in this beautiful kitchen! The attention to detail is truly seem. To the side you'll find a brand new glass sliding door that leads to a cozy side porch. Off the kitchen you'll find the stairs that lead to the ultimate bonus room, a laundry room, second full bathroom, and access to the garage. The bonus room can double as a second family room and the show stopper here is a real wood burning white brick fireplace. Imagine movie nights down here with the fire going and hot chocolate and popcorn that's so easy to make thanks to the wet bar that completes this room! In addition, you'll find a storage room. Back upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms and a full bathroom. The bedrooms both have ample closet space. The bathroom is complete with accent tile and a large bathtub. On the next floor you'll find another bedroom that has custom built-ins and beam accent ceilings. Back outside you'll find a large fenced-in backyard that's just waiting for you to use. This gorgeous and newly renovated home offers everything you can imagine and more. It's not to late too put onto your Christmas list.
Located in a pleasant residential setting in Cumru Township is this quaint split level style house with one car garage and fenced backyard. Terrific winter project for future owner occupant or investor looking to fly or rent. This property has been placed in an upcoming online event. All bids should be submitted at www. xome.com/auctions. Please submit any pre-auction offers received through the property details page on Xome.com. Any post-auction offers will need to be submitted directly to the listing agent. All offers will be reviewed and responded to within 3 business days. All properties are subject to a 5% buyer's premium pursuant to the Auction Participation Agreement and Terms & Conditions (minimums will apply). Property is occupied. DO NOT contact occupant. Access to house is not permitted. Xome is offering a new program allowing the purchaser to use the Seller's Eviction attorney to continue with the eviction process after the closing on the transaction. This will save the purchaser time and money by not having to restart the process. If purchaser elects to move forward with the seller's open eviction action, they will retain the seller's eviction firm and will be required to sign a retainer agreement at closing. Purchasing this asset does not require you to move forward with the seller's open eviction action. This property is being sold occupied and could involve additional costs. Please refer to the purchase contract for fees/costs paid by seller/buyer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,349 (+2.5%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2025
$4,242 (−0.2%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2024
$4,251 (+2.9%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2023
$4,132 (+2.6%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2022
$4,029 (+2.0%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2021
$3,949
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2020
$3,949 (+1.2%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2019
$3,901 (+1.8%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2018
$3,831 (+2.0%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2017
$3,756 (+2.8%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2015
$3,654 (+4.2%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2014
$3,507 (+2.2%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2013
$3,433 (+4.9%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2012
$3,272 (+1.4%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2011
$3,226 (+1.7%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2010
$3,171
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
Tax history for 36 Elkins Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,349 (+2.5%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2025
$4,242 (−0.2%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2024
$4,251 (+2.9%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2023
$4,132 (+2.6%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2022
$4,029 (+2.0%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2021
$3,949
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2020
$3,949 (+1.2%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2019
$3,901 (+1.8%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2018
$3,831 (+2.0%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2017
$3,756 (+2.8%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2015
$3,654 (+4.2%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2014
$3,507 (+2.2%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2013
$3,433 (+4.9%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2012
$3,272 (+1.4%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2011
$3,226 (+1.7%)
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
2010
$3,171
$35,200 + $57,200
$92,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,682
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
39530505094295
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
HR
High Density Residential District
The HR Zoning District generally contains areas with developments containing medium to high density residential uses. The purpose of the HR Zoning District is as follows: To accommodate suburban and urban density residential development upon lands best-suited for such use as determined by the accessibility of public water supply and sewage disposal as well as access to arterial and collector roads.; To encourage development which could allow for the efficient utilization of municipal services.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Recreation
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 520
Improvement Assessed Value: $57,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $35,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,681
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 520
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $599
County Tax: $708
School Tax: $2,643
Tax Assessed Value: $92,400
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $3,949
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
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
Directions: Elkins Ave/ Harding Ave
Municipality: CUMRU TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,682
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 39530505094295
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Mifflin Park El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% 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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Reading, PA • 19607
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$345,000 – $418,000
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