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Last sold for $8,600 on Dec 30, 2025

118 W ELM ST

READING, PA 19601
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Baths
1,152 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.
1,307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,600 · Dec 30, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyBERKS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Lauer's Park Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Southwest Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19601These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.128
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,948
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,822 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,532
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

118 W 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.

  • Smaller than 86% of homes in 6th Ward / Ricktown Arts District
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Berks County

How it measures up in Reading 19601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19601.

Living area1,152 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,616 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

How 118 W Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis home6th Ward / Ricktown Arts DistrictReading 19601Berks County
Living areabigger than1,152 ft²14% of homes15% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²47% of homes32% of homes9% of homes

About 118 W Elm St

When did 118 W Elm St, Reading, PA last sell?

118 W Elm St, Reading, PA last sold on Dec 30, 2025 for $8,600, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 118 W Elm St, Reading, PA?

118 W Elm St, Reading, PA has 1,152 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

What schools serve 118 W Elm St, Reading, PA?

118 W Elm St, Reading, PA is assigned to Lauer's Park Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Southwest Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 118 W Elm St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,475 homes in Reading 19601, it is bigger than 15% of them (1,152 ft² against a typical 1,616 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 32% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 118 W Elm St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 118 W Elm St, Reading, PA was $14. The county assessed it at $500.

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