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TownhomeProperty Type
1900Year Built
1,306 sq ftLot Size
$124Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jose Ramon Acosta Jr.• Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
•484-450-8771 (broker)
•admin@ironvalleyrealestateofberks.com (broker)
Bought with Ricardo J Estime• Coldwell Banker Realty
Very large 4 BR city row with many luxurious updates & improvements. Large formal living & dining rooms. Brand new modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & ceramic tiled floor & backsplash. Modern 1st floor powder room with ceramic tile. Convenient 1st floor laundry. Master suite with it's own private modern bath all done in tile & marble. The main bath has also been updated. All private rooms. 3rd floor could be 2 rooms. Many replacement windows. Upgraded lighting fixtures. A lot of house for the money!
TREND #6006542
Apr 12, 2012
Sold
$19,000
$10/sq ft
Mar 19, 2012
Pending
—
Feb 15, 2012
Listed
$17,900
$9/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003847830
Apr 12, 2012
Sold
$19,000
$10/sq ft
Mar 18, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 15, 2012
Listed
$17,900
$9/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009355012
Jan 30, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Sep 13, 2011
Listed
$21,500
$11/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009310842
Sep 1, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2011
Listed
$59,900
$32/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006909982
Mar 15, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Dec 15, 2010
Listed
$24,900
$13/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006862650
Nov 3, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Aug 5, 2010
Listed
$28,000
$15/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 5, 2007
Sold
$60,500
$32/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK112244
Sep 26, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2007
Listed
$60,500
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 17, 2006
Sold
$25,500
$14/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK277252
Dec 22, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 22, 2005
Listed
$30,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,689 (+2.4%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2025
$1,650 (+1.5%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2024
$1,625 (+1.6%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2023
$1,600
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2022
$1,600
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2021
$1,600 (+1.0%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2020
$1,584
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2019
$1,584
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2018
$1,584 (+0.7%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2017
$1,573 (+6.2%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2015
$1,481 (+1.2%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2014
$1,463
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2013
$1,463 (+6.0%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2012
$1,381
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2011
$1,381 (+6.8%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2010
$1,293
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
Tax history for 421 Elm St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,689 (+2.4%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2025
$1,650 (+1.5%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2024
$1,625 (+1.6%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2023
$1,600
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2022
$1,600
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2021
$1,600 (+1.0%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2020
$1,584
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2019
$1,584
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2018
$1,584 (+0.7%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2017
$1,573 (+6.2%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2015
$1,481 (+1.2%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2014
$1,463
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2013
$1,463 (+6.0%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2012
$1,381
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2011
$1,381 (+6.8%)
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
2010
$1,293
$8,000 + $28,600
$36,600
*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
5
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,307 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,885
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
07530774724060
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 5
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $28,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $8,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,885
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $664
County Tax: $280
School Tax: $656
Tax Assessed Value: $36,600
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $1,600
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Electric Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: N 4th St
Directions: cross st is N 4th St
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,885
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 07530774724060
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lauers Park El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Southwest Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
1/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19601
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$223,000 – $270,000
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