$308,000
SOLD DEC 11, 2025

136 E Elm St Reading, PA 19607

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,152 Sq Ft
3,920 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Stained Glass
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Patio

About This Home

As of December 2025

Well maintained all brick single. Close to schools and shopping. Home features hardwood floors, brick fireplace, private rear yard with patio. 2 car detached garage w/electric (currently a wood shop). This is a move-in ready - simply unpack and enjoy...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frederick Levering

fredlev@aol.com BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #AB-041690-A Listed on: 10/20/2025

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Wolf

(610) 587-3844 MWolf@remax.net RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS271731

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,775

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 134
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R3 RESIDENTIAL

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,152 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Awning
  • Replacement Windows
  • Stained Glass
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Side Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4440
  • Assessor Parcel Number 77-4395-07-79-4440

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,775

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Microwave over Range, Range, Dishwasher, Window Blinds, 6 Window A/C, LR ceiling light, Breakfast nook TV and benches...
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Stain/Lead Glass
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Side Entrance, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2152
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2152
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 141.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2152
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 30 x 134
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3920.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: R3 RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3209.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4775.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 77-4395-07-79-4440
  • Tax Lot: 4440
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 20, 2025
Closed on
Dec 11, 2025
Sold by
Pienta Thomas E and Pienta Suzanne Y
Bought by
Boswell Melissa
Seller's Agent
Frederick Levering
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Matt Wolf
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$304,900
Sold Price
$308,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,100
1.02%
Views
25

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
46.02%
Original Mortgage
$288,800
Outstanding Balance
$288,800
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$28,670

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2005
Sold by
Zecchinelli Jason A and Zecchinelli Kristin B
Bought by
Pienta Thomas E and Pienta Suzanne Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$18,000
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $308,000 Signature Abstract
Deed $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $288,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $18,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $144,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/11/2025 12/11/25 Sold $308,000 +1.0% $143 / Sq Ft
10/26/2025 10/26/25 Pending -- -- --
10/20/2025 10/20/25 For Sale $304,900 -- $142 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,565 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
2024 $4,417 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
2023 $4,302 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
2022 $4,254 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
2021 $4,205 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
2020 $4,205 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
2019 $4,157 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
2018 $4,108 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
2017 $4,032 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
2016 $1,406 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
2015 $1,378 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
2014 $1,259 $96,900 $28,500 $68,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • F

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Frederick Levering

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    1 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Frederick Levering
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  • Matt Wolf

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Matt Wolf

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 587-3844

    11 in this area

    443 Total Sales

    Matt Wolf
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2064448

Bright MLS

APN: 77-4395-07-79-4440

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

136 E Elm St, Reading, PA

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