NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1548 Cotton St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $84,000 - $138,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,003 Sq Ft
$114/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 24, 2013

Last sale price $15,000 $15 Per Sq Ft

Est. 662% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $679 / mo

182 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Living Room
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 3-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground

About This Home

As of June 2013

Nice 3 bedroom row in East Reading. Partial bath on first floor. Front porch. Replacement windows. Section eight approved for those investors

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jerry Buffa

(610) 373-9900 jerry@jerrybuffa.com Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 12/21/2012

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Pablo Zabala

(610) 985-7700 crstringer@msn.com Pagoda Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,003 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6770
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-31-37-6770

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: 4108
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1003
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1003
  • Net Sq Ft: 1003.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 16.85
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1003
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 18400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 14000.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1459159
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1237.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-31-37-6770
  • Tax Lot: 6770
  • Tax Year: 2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 21, 2012
Closed on
Jun 24, 2013
Sold by
Manzano Melissa J
Bought by
Garcia Jose Antonio and Castillo Garcia Miosotis A
Seller's Agent
Jerry Buffa
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Pablo Zabala
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$19,500
Sold Price
$15,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-23.08%
Current Estimated Value
$114,332

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$99,332
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.15%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 5, 2007
Sold by
Gajewski Thomas W and Gajewski Wendy A
Bought by
Manzano Melissa J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$36,900
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2004
Sold by
Kieta Ronald J W
Bought by
Spannuth William P

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2001
Sold by
Viruet Providencia
Bought by
Kieta Ronald J W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,700
Interest Rate
6.67%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Garcia Jose Antonio $15,000 None Available
Manzano Melissa J $41,000 None Available
Spannuth William P -- --
Kieta Ronald J W $36,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Manzano Melissa J $36,900
Previous Owner Kieta Ronald J W $37,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/24/2013 06/24/13 Sold $15,000 -11.2% $15 / Sq Ft
06/22/2013 06/22/13 Price Changed $16,900 0.0% $17 / Sq Ft
06/21/2013 06/21/13 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2013 05/22/13 Price Changed $16,900 +12.7% $17 / Sq Ft
03/03/2013 03/03/13 Pending -- -- --
02/23/2013 02/23/13 Price Changed $15,000 -21.1% $15 / Sq Ft
02/04/2013 02/04/13 Price Changed $19,000 -2.6% $19 / Sq Ft
12/21/2012 12/21/12 For Sale $19,500 -- $19 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $879 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
2024 $1,439 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
2023 $1,416 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
2022 $1,416 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
2021 $1,416 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
2020 $1,402 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
2019 $1,402 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
2018 $1,402 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
2017 $1,393 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
2016 $217 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
2015 $796 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
2014 $732 $32,400 $14,000 $18,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jerry Buffa

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Jerry Buffa

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (484) 529-9521

    1 in this area

    153 Total Sales

    Jerry Buffa
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Pablo Zabala

    Pagoda Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004191642

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-31-37-6770

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

1548 Cotton St, Reading, PA

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