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Sold on 02/19/2021

36 Elkins Ave, Reading, PA 19607

$318,800

Last sold 02/19/2021 for $252K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,201

    Sqft ($114/Sqft)

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About 36 Elkins Ave

Property type House
Year built 1955
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,098 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Welcome to 36 Elkins Ave, this beautifully updated turn-key ready home offers 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in highly desired Shillington. A one of a kind in the neighborhood with an inviting front door and picture perfect landscaping. Upon entry you'll be met with a large family room with brand new flooring, an accent wall and open floor plan. The family room opens up to the fully renovated and gorgeous dream kitchen complete with a large center island, dual tone quartz countertops and state of the art hood and upgraded appliances. Imagine gathering and hosting in this beautiful kitchen! The attention to detail is truly seem. To the side you'll find a brand new glass sliding door that leads to a cozy side porch. Off the kitchen you'll find the stairs that lead to the ultimate bonus room, a laundry room, second full bathroom, and access to the garage. The bonus room can double as a second family room and the show stopper here is a real wood burning white brick fireplace. Imagine movie nights down here with the fire going and hot chocolate and popcorn that's so easy to make thanks to the wet bar that completes this room! In addition, you'll find a storage room. Back upstairs you'll find two large bedrooms and a full bathroom. The bedrooms both have ample closet space. The bathroom is complete with accent tile and a large bathtub. On the next floor you'll find another bedroom that has custom built-ins and beam accent ceilings. Back outside you'll find a large fenced-in backyard that's just waiting for you to use. This gorgeous and newly renovated home offers everything you can imagine and more. It's not to late too put onto your Christmas list.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Jerry G Buffa
Listing Office - Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#PABK371846 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Split Level
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 2201
Lot Size (SqFt) 6098
Lot Size (Acres) 0.14
County Tax 708, Annually
City/ Town Tax 599
School Tax 2643
Tax: Assessed Value 92400
Annual Property Tax 3949
Year Built 1955
Municipality CUMRU TWP
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 1
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Basement Full
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Garage Desc Garage - Front Entry
# Garage Spaces 1
# Parking Spaces 1
# Attached Garage Spaces 1
Parking Desc Attached Garage
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Location
Subdivision NONE AVAILABLE
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
Directions Elkins Ave/ Harding Ave
Zoning RES
$318K
Range: $280K-$357K
Last 30 days 
  • Mar 2021
    Public Records
  • Mar 4, 2021 Sold
    $252,000
  • Feb 2021
    mls logo MLS # PABK371846
  • Feb 19, 2021 Sold
    $252,000 (+1.2%)
  • Jan 24, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Jan 23, 2021 Hold
    —
  • Jan 19, 2021 Price Change
    $249,000 (-1.5%)
  • Jan 14, 2021 Price Change
    $252,900 (-1.8%)
  • Dec 30, 2020 Listed
    $257,500 (+199.1%)
  • Dec 2019
    Public Records
  • Dec 30, 2019 Sold
    $86,100
  • Dec 2019
    mls logo MLS # PABK348632
  • Dec 23, 2019 Sold
    $86,100 (-42.2%)
  • Dec 6, 2019 Pending
    —
  • Nov 12, 2019 Price Change
    $148,900 (+0.5%)
  • Oct 23, 2019 Price Change
    $148,200 (-5.0%)
  • Sep 28, 2019 Listed
    $156,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2026
    $1,835 +11.3%
    $92,400
  • 2025
    $1,649 +12.2%
    $92,400
  • 2024
    $1,470
    $92,400
  • 36 Elkins Ave
    $252K
  • —
  • 19607
    $310K +6% y/y
  • Reading
    $254K -1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
34 Elkins Ave, Shillington, PA 19607 $275,000 3/1 1,682 0.01
38 Elkins Ave, Reading, PA 19607 $301,200 4/2 1,875 0.01
37 Elkins Ave, Shillington, PA 19607 $310,000 3/1 1,682 0.02
1603 Tioga Ave, Reading, PA 19607 $255,600 2/1 1,244 0.02
1605 Tioga Ave, Reading, PA 19607 $319,100 3/1 1,728 0.02
40 Elkins Ave, Reading, PA 19607 $290,800 4/2 1,752 0.02
32 Elkins Ave, Shillington, PA 19607 $265,000 2/1 1,682 0.02
528 Harding Ave, Reading, PA 19607 $321,800 3/1 1,682 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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5/10
Intermediate School
public Grades 5-6
Governor Mifflin School District
5/10
Mifflin Park El School
public Grades K-4
Governor Mifflin School District
3/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
public Grades 7-8
Governor Mifflin School District
5/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
public Grades 9-12
Governor Mifflin School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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