$299,900

855 Elm St Reading, PA 19605

Riverview Park Neighborhood

Estimated payment $2,148/month

Total Views 3,813
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$208 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Upgraded Countertops

About This Home

Opportunity knocks for this updated red brick rancher in a quiet neighborhood ready and waiting for you! Step inside and enjoy luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire main level making clean up a breeze and reduce your allergy flare ups. Living room is accented by picture windows and electric fireplace to take the chill out of any evening. Updated kitchen has a huge island, which is the perfect gathering place. Plenty of cabinets are covered by granite counters with tiled backsplash. Kitchen and dining area overlook the fenced in backyard so its easy to keep an eye on loved ones. Updated bathroom features tiled walls and floors with walk-in shower, two closets, and blue tooth speaker to listen to your favorite show or music. Spacious bedrooms have lots of closet space with motion lights and ceiling fans. Central air keeps you cool on those extra warm days. The hallway closet has hookup for washer and dryer if you don’t want to head to the basement. Walk up attic gives you extra storage. Lower level full bathroom currently only has a toilet but ready and waiting for your personal finishes. Newer gas heat and hot water help keep your monthly budget in line. Attached one car garage is deep enough for extra storage. Additional off-street parking pad too. Awesome Muhlenberg location is close to Jim Dietrich and Laurelain Parks, along with 5th Street Highway shopping and Route 12. Don’t miss out on this great place you will be proud to call home!

Listing Agent

Jeffrey Martin

Century 21 Gold License #RS219358L

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,723

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R2

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls
  • Wood Walls
  • Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Rough-In Plumbing
  • Stick Built Home
  • Copper Plumbing
  • CPVC or PVC Pipes
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Sound System
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Replacement Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Tile or Brick
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Rear Basement Entry
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Location

  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Riverview Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7844
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-5308-05-08-7844

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,723

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, Basement Refrigerators (2)
  • Inclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, (6) Kitchen Chairs
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2025-05-02
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Remarks Public: Opportunity knocks for this updated red brick rancher in a quiet neighborhood ready and waiting for you! Step inside and enjoy luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire main level making clean up a breeze and reduce your allergy flare ups. Living room is accented by picture windows and electric fireplace to take the chill out of any evening. Updated kitchen has a huge island, which is the perfect gathering place. Plenty of cabinets are covered by granite counters with tiled backsplash. Kitchen and dining area overlook the fenced in backyard so its easy to keep an eye on loved ones. Updated bathroom features tiled walls and floors with walk-in shower, two closets, and blue tooth speaker to listen to your favorite show or music. Spacious bedrooms have lots of closet space with motion lights and ceiling fans. Central air keeps you cool on those extra warm days. The hallway closet has hookup for washer and dryer if you don’t want to head to the basement. Walk up attic gives you extra storage. Lower level full bathroom currently only has a toilet but ready and waiting for your personal finishes. Newer gas heat and hot water help keep your monthly budget in line. Attached one car garage is deep enough for extra storage. Additional off-street parking pad too. Awesome Muhlenberg location is close to Jim Dietrich and Laurelain Parks, along with 5th Street Highway shopping and Route 12. Don’t miss out on this great place you will be proud to call home!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Concrete, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Upgraded Countertops
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Replacement, Screens, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Wood Walls
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Rear Entrance, Rough Bath Plumb, Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1440
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1440
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 208.26
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1440
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 855

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Combination, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, Cpvc/Pvc, Frame, Masonry, Mixed Plumbing, Rough-In Plumbing, Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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 Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12632.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: R2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 4157.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5723.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-5308-05-08-7844
  • Tax Lot: 7844
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1440
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

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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 $1,702 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
2024 $5,460 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
2023 $5,124 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
2022 $5,039 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
2021 $4,920 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
2020 $4,920 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
2019 $4,816 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
2018 $4,731 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
2017 $4,642 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
2016 $1,375 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
2015 $1,375 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
2014 $1,375 $113,400 $39,800 $73,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $299,900 +66.6% $208 / Sq Ft
12/21/2018 12/21/18 Sold $180,000 -5.2% $125 / Sq Ft
11/19/2018 11/19/18 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2018 09/05/18 Price Changed $189,900 -3.6% $132 / Sq Ft
07/25/2018 07/25/18 For Sale $196,900 +20.8% $137 / Sq Ft
04/16/2015 04/16/15 Sold $163,000 -6.8% $113 / Sq Ft
03/27/2015 03/27/15 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2015 02/04/15 For Sale $174,900 -- $121 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $180,000 Regal Abstract Lancaster
Deed $147,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $151,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2056640

Bright MLS

APN: 66-5308-05-08-7844

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19605 Riverview Park

855 Elm St, Reading, PA

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This home is located at 855 Elm St, Reading, PA 19605 and is currently priced at $299,900, approximately $208 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 855 Elm St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary Center, C E Cole Intermediate School, and Muhlenberg Junior High School.

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