$128,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2025
3 Beds
1 Bath
744 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • No HOA
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Electric Baseboard Heater

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to 1227 Cotton Street! This home has been updated, and is ready for it's new owners! Perfect for single family living, or would be a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Home is currently tenant occupied, with their lease ending on April 30th. Current rent is $1400/month. Don't miss your chance! Schedule a showing today, and see all that this home has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

TARYN HARTMAN

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS344591 Listed on: 03/21/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Neuwirth

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS368237

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $960

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 744 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Utilities

  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8920
  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-5316-30-17-8920

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mount Penn Heights Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$960

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2025-03-21
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 1227 Cotton Street! This home has been updated, and is ready for it's new owners! Perfect for single family living, or would be a great investment property to add to your portfolio. Home is currently tenant occupied, with their lease ending on April 30th. Current rent is $1400/month. Don't miss your chance! Schedule a showing today, and see all that this home has to offer!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Vinyl
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 744
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 744
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 174.60
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 744
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1227

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 871.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 382.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 960.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10-5316-30-17-8920
  • Tax Lot: 8920
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 744
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Close Date: 05/14/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
May 13, 2025
Sold by
Zamzam Remodeling And Construction Llc
Bought by
Reyes Stephanie
Seller's Agent
TARYN HARTMAN
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matthew Neuwirth
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$128,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,900
-1.46%
Views
89

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.97%
Original Mortgage
$124,160
Outstanding Balance
$124,160
Interest Rate
6.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$2,601

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 28, 2024
Closed on
Apr 4, 2024
Sold by
Souvannaphoungeun Sipaphay
Bought by
Zamzam Remodeling And Construction Llc
Seller's Agent
Nicole Kennedy
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
TARYN HARTMAN
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$105,000
Views
61

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.93%
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 $128,000 Signature Abstract
Deed $105,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $124,160 New Conventional
Previous Owner $45,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Sold $128,000 -1.5% $172 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $129,900 +23.7% $175 / Sq Ft
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Sold $105,000 0.0% $141 / Sq Ft
03/31/2024 03/31/24 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2024 03/28/24 For Sale $105,000 -- $141 / 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 $578 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
2024 $946 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
2023 $931 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
2022 $931 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
2021 $931 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
2020 $922 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
2019 $922 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
2018 $922 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
2017 $916 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
2016 $382 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
2015 $523 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
2014 $481 $21,300 $5,500 $15,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2054718

Bright MLS

APN: 10-5316-30-17-8920