$161,700
SOLD APR 22, 2025

1226 Margaret St Reading, PA 19605

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,238 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$131 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Laureldale Park
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2025

Situated on a corner lot, this semi detached home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and is in need of major renovation. The oil furnace is newer and the fuel tanks were also replaced. Cash or conventional renovation loan. All Highest & Best Offers must be received by 9 PM on Sunday, April 6.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Brickner

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS316723 Listed on: 04/03/2025

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele McCartney

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS166910L

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,295

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,238 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0188
  • Assessor Parcel Number 57-5319-17-01-0188

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,295

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Situated on a corner lot, this semi detached home offers 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and is in need of major renovation. The oil furnace is newer and the fuel tanks were also replaced. Cash or conventional renovation loan. All Highest & Best Offers must be received by 9 PM on Sunday, April 6.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1238
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1238
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 121.16
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1238
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1226

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: 149
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: R2
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2335.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3295.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 57-5319-17-01-0188
  • Tax Lot: 0188
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1238
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/22/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2025
Closed on
Apr 22, 2025
Sold by
Tobolski Louise Mary and Warren Linda L
Bought by
Heckman James C and Yoas Scarlett L
Seller's Agent
Mary Brickner
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Michele McCartney
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$161,700
Premium/Discount to List
$11,700
7.8%
Views
78

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
23.48%
Original Mortgage
$154,375
Outstanding Balance
$154,103
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$14,921
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $161,700 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $154,375 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $249,900 +54.5% $202 / Sq Ft
04/22/2025 04/22/25 Sold $161,700 +7.8% $131 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $150,000 -- $121 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,039 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
2024 $3,137 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
2023 $2,974 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
2022 $2,926 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
2021 $2,878 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
2020 $2,878 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
2019 $2,820 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
2018 $2,724 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
2017 $2,674 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
2016 $829 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
2015 $829 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
2014 $829 $63,700 $23,800 $39,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2055534

Bright MLS

APN: 57-5319-17-01-0188