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Last sold for $174,900 on Mar 24, 2021

143 E ELM ST

READING, PA 19607
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,444 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.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$174,900 · Mar 24, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,239 (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.$76,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$25,500

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.0.07
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.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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.

M
Governor Mifflin Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Governor Mifflin High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Cumru Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.8 mi

District: Governor Mifflin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19607These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.125
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.73

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,951
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,951 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,880
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,001
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

143 E 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Shillington
  • Older than 86% of homes in Reading 19607

How it measures up in Reading 19607

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19607.

Living area1,444 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 143 E Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShillingtonReading 19607Berks County
Living areabigger than1,444 ft²54% of homes51% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²18% of homes18% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than192428% of homes14% of homes26% of homes

About 143 E Elm St

When did 143 E Elm St, Reading, PA last sell?

143 E Elm St, Reading, PA last sold on Mar 24, 2021 for $174,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 143 E Elm St, Reading, PA?

143 E Elm St, Reading, PA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,444 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 143 E Elm St, Reading, PA built?

143 E Elm St, Reading, PA was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 143 E Elm St, Reading, PA?

143 E Elm St, Reading, PA is assigned to Governor Mifflin Middle School (middle), rated D+; Governor Mifflin High School (high), rated D+; Cumru Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Governor Mifflin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 143 E Elm St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19607?

Among the 7,601 homes in Reading 19607, it is bigger than 51% of them (1,444 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1924 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 143 E Elm St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 143 E Elm St, Reading, PA was $1,239. The county assessed it at $76,700.

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