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$125,534$103 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $3,800 on Nov 6, 1967

1140 ELM ST

READING, PA 19604
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,222 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
871 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$126K
$105K low$146K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,800 · Nov 6, 1967

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$844 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$31,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$31,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Central Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.1 mi
E
13th and Green Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19604These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.126
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.70

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,410
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.10,878 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$49,652
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,990
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

1140 Elm St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 96% of homes in Berks County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Berks County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Berks County
  • Among the smallest lots in East Reading
  • Older than 83% of homes in Berks County

What homes are worth in Reading 19604

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$81K$358K

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Reading 19604.

How it measures up in Reading 19604

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19604.

Estimated value$125,534
CheaperTypical $157,355Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$103
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area1,222 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,404 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size871 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,307 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 1140 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast ReadingReading 19604Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$125,53419% of homes19% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10319% of homes29% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,222 ft²42% of homes34% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than871 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190055% of homes44% of homes17% of homes

About 1140 Elm St

How much is 1140 Elm St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1140 Elm St, Reading, PA is $125,534 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $105,012 to $146,056. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1140 Elm St, Reading, PA last sell?

1140 Elm St, Reading, PA last sold on Nov 6, 1967 for $3,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1140 Elm St, Reading, PA?

1140 Elm St, Reading, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,222 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 1140 Elm St, Reading, PA built?

1140 Elm St, Reading, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1140 Elm St, Reading, PA?

1140 Elm St, Reading, PA is assigned to Central Middle School (middle), rated F; 13th and Green Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Reading Senior High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1140 Elm St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19604?

Among the 7,499 homes in Reading 19604, it is worth more than 19% of them ($125,534 against a typical $157,355), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($103 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,222 ft² against a typical 1,404 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (871 ft² against a typical 1,307 ft²) and it is newer than 44% of them (1900 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 4% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1140 Elm St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1140 Elm St, Reading, PA was $844. The county assessed it at $31,100.

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