$159,900
4 bd|1 ba|1,444 sqft
1221 Elm St, Reading, PA 19604
Listed by Realty One Group Alliance
For Sale
Listing description
Welcome to 844 Church Street, a move-in ready home offering four bedrooms and one beautifully updated bathroom. Laminate flooring flows throughout the home, creating a clean and cohesive look. The kitchen features granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and direct access to the fenced-in, shaded backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The second floor includes two comfortable bedrooms and a stunning full bathroom featuring tile flooring and a tiled shower. Two additional bedrooms are located on the third floor, providing plenty of flexible living space. Schedule your showing today and see everything this charming home has to offer!
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Upper level2 bedrooms · 1 full bath
- Upper level 22 bedrooms
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,360 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1880
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.03 acres (1,306 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $121
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2077626
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Reading
- Days on NookLocal
- 6 days
Interior features
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished
- Laundry
- Basement
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick
- Foundation
- Stone
- Windows
- Insulated, Vinyl Clad
- Fencing
- Fully, Wood
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Oil
- Cooling fuel
- None
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- NONE AVAILABLE
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RESIDENTIAL
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Kitchen refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer
- Possession
- Negotiable
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Listed for sale | $165,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$164,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- March 2001 for $41,900
- County deed record in 2001 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
- Current list price
- $165,000
- County assessment implies
- $124,299
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $1,075/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601 | April 2026 | $180,000 | 4/1 | 1,332 | $173,948 |
| 424 W WINDSOR ST, READING, PA 19601 | May 2026 | $140,000 | 4/1 | 1,406 | $128,374 |
| 325 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601 | May 2026 | $205,000 | 4/1 | 1,414 | $186,022 |
| 430 W GREENWICH ST, READING, PA 19601 | December 2025 | $150,000 | 4/1 | 1,357 | $150,309 |
| 341 PEAR ST, READING, PA 19601 | July 2026 | $194,900 | 4/1 | 1,297 | $187,129 |
| 928 ROSE ST, READING, PA 19601 | June 2026 | $210,000 | 4/2 | 1,360 | $184,992 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$1,842 / year
≈ $154 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$1,842
School tax
READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)
$715
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$360
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality
$767
Recomputed from the county assessment ($39,900, 1994 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Berks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$33,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,030/mo
- Principal & interest
- $828
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $154
- Home insurance (est.)
- $48
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Reading
- Academic index
- 28.1/100
- Graduation rate
- 77.5%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 17.4%
- PSSA Math proficient
- 9.7%
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Berks County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Berks County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: September 9, 2026 at 8:13 AM EDT
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