855 Elm St Reading, PA 19605
Riverview Park Neighborhood
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,440
Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
Highlights
- Rambler Architecture
- No HOA
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Attic
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Patio
About This Home
As of June 2025Desirable Muhlenberg location within Riverview Park. This brick ranch home offers 1 floor living with room to expand in the walk up attic and full basement already including a bathroom and exterior exit. This home has so much to offer with new replacement windows and doors, hardwood floors, new granite in kitchen with SS appliances, fresh paint, new driveway, new H2O & look at the size of the rear yard with new vinyl fencing. This is a great area to relax in the patio and enjoy the quiet neighborhood. Other items replaced within the past 10 years are new 50 yr roof, new heat and CAC.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS209421L Listed on: 07/25/2018
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1962
Lot Details
- 0.29 Acre Lot
- Property is in good condition
- Property is zoned R-2
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- 1 Open Parking Space
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 1,440 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Laundry on main level
- Attic
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Electric Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Riverview Park Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 7844
- Assessor Parcel Number 66-5308-05-08-7844
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Reinert Melissa Sue and Himeisen Tyler M
Bought by
Etchberger Cody M
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Martin
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Ricketts
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$322,000
Premium/Discount to List
$22,100
7.37%
Views
164
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-36.19%
Original Mortgage
$257,600
Outstanding Balance
$257,600
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$47,498
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 25, 2018
Closed on
Dec 21, 2018
Sold by
Himmelberger Marie S and Warner Lois A
Bought by
Reinert Melissa
Seller's Agent
Tod Slabik
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Wendy Stauffer
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
List Price
$196,900
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$16,900
-8.58%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.42%
Original Mortgage
$151,300
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 29, 2008
Sold by
Gallmoyer Gwen S
Bought by
Weitzel James H and Weitzel Nancy J
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $322,000 | Keystone Title | |
| Deed | $180,000 | Regal Abstract Lancaster | |
| Deed | $147,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $257,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $151,300 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2025 06/06/25 | Sold | $322,000 | +7.4% | $224 / Sq Ft |
| 05/08/2025 05/08/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 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
Tax History Compared to Growth
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
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jeffrey Martin
Seller's Agent in 2025
Jeffrey Martin
Century 21 Gold
(610) 207-8474
6 in this area
209 Total Sales
-
Jeffrey Ricketts
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Jeffrey Ricketts
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 741-8605
1 in this area
114 Total Sales
-
Tod Slabik
Seller's Agent in 2018
Tod Slabik
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 223-7578
1 in this area
125 Total Sales
-
Wendy Stauffer
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Wendy Stauffer
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
(717) 587-7006
1 in this area
517 Total Sales
-
Miriam Snyder
Seller's Agent in 2015
Miriam Snyder
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
(610) 823-1346
16 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1002117184
APN: 66-5308-05-08-7844
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