616 Elm St, Reading, PA, 19601
About This Home
Welcome to 616 Elm St, Reading, PA 19601! This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers plenty of room for comfortable living. Featuring generously sized bedrooms, functional living spaces, and a versatile layout, this property is perfect for homeowners or investors alike. The home provides ample space for a growing family, multi-generational living, or those seeking extra room for a home office or guest accommodations. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, dining, and major transportation routes, this property combines space, convenience, and value. Don't miss the opportunity to make this charming Reading home your own!
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Very Limited Transit
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: None
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedroom1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bedroom3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen,9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Tile/Brick
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,848
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Oil
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,848
- Total interior livable area: 1,848 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Other
- Features: Attic - Finished
- Level: Unspecified
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 X 0
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Unspecified
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 07530775815875
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Three and One Half
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Exterior features: Sidewalks,Street Lights
- Fencing: Other
Lot
- Lot size: 1,306 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,061 | $12,732 |
| Home Insurance * | $88 | $1,056 |
| Property Taxes | $279 | $3,348 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,652 | $19,824 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | Price change | $209,900 |
| 2026-07-01 | Price change | $219,900 |
| 2026-06-12 | Listed for sale | $224,900 |
| 2007-06-01 | Sold | $50,000 |
| 2001-12-07 | Sold | $1,200 |
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