855 Elm St Reading, PA 19605

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
• Automatically Close On Close Date: No
• 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
• Close Date: 06/06/2025

MLS Schools

• School District Name: MUHLENBERG