NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1426 Margaret St Reading, PA 19605

Estimated Value: $244,000 - $268,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
800 Sq Ft
$318/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 30, 2026

Last sale price $249,900 $312 Per Sq Ft

Est. 2% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,484 / mo

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Central Air
  • No HOA
  • 1 Detached Carport Space
  • 3-minute walk to Laureldale Park

About This Home

As of January 2026

This is the most beautiful, well insulated and well maintained 2-bedroom stone home you will come across anywhere. Property is located in close proximity to schools, places of worship, medical facilities, public transportation and shopping of all kinds. This is a must see for those looking for a property with a nice size level backyard for family gatherings and pets. Parking is more than adequate with 1 car attached garage and carport in rear of property. Some great amenities include 2-year-old roof, new garage and carport driveways, 4 new double hung windows/1 sliding kitchen window, efficient summer/winter hot water hookup, new front door and newer storm doors. Heating fuel consumption is 1 and 1⁄2 tanks per season. All appliances are included. You will be sure to fall in love with this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gilbert Carbon

(610) 779-2500 office@c21gold.com Century 21 Gold Brokerage Phone: 6107792500 License #AB067371 Listed on: 12/10/2025

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Logan Tarleton

(570) 366-4686 logan@mullenrealty.com Mullen Realty Associates License #RS379368

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,598

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 6,969 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned R-2

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • 1 Detached Carport Space
  • Front Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 800 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6476
  • Assessor Parcel Number 57-5319-17-01-6476

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,598

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

6,969 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Walkout Stairs
  • Total Sq Ft: 800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 312.38
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 800
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • 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: Stone
  • 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: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Number Of Detached Carport Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street, Detached Carport
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6969.00
  • Zoning: R-2

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3303.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4598.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 57-5319-17-01-6476
  • Tax Lot: 6476
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 10, 2025
Closed on
Jan 21, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Gilbert Carbon
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Logan Tarleton
Mullen Realty Associates
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$249,900
Views
128
Current Estimated Value
$254,632

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,732
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.36%
Original Mortgage
$237,405
Outstanding Balance
$236,490
Interest Rate
6.21%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$18,142

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2022
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Jul 18, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Joanne Baggott
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Gilbert Carbon
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$112,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-2.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.05%
Original Mortgage
$116,212
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$249,900 Northeast Pennsylvania Settlem
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$112,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $237,405
Closed $120,000
Closed $116,212
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/30/2026 01/30/26 Sold $249,900 0.0% $312 / Sq Ft
01/08/2026 01/08/26 Pending -- -- --
12/10/2025 12/10/25 For Sale $249,900 +122.1% $312 / Sq Ft
07/18/2014 07/18/14 Sold $112,500 -2.2% $141 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/28/2014 05/28/14 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2014 05/02/14 For Sale $115,000 -- $144 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $1,403 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2025 $1,403 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2024 $4,235 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2023 $4,015 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2022 $3,951 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2021 $3,886 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2020 $3,886 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2019 $3,807 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2018 $3,678 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2017 $3,610 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2016 $1,119 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2015 $1,119 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
2014 $1,119 $86,000 $32,200 $53,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2066294

Bright MLS

APN: 57-5319-17-01-6476

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