NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1659 Cotton St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $96,000 - $151,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,497 Sq Ft
$86/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 26, 2023

Last sale price $133,500 $89 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $763/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 4-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground

About This Home

As of December 2023

Welcome to 1659 Cotton St. This is a spacious South East City home, ready for the next family to enjoy. Spacious living room as you walk in with new laminate wood flooring through out! The kitchen is large and has plenty of space for a dining room. This kitchen is ready to host holiday meals! Featuring new white cabinets, countertops and stainless steel appliances. Out back there is a covered deck to relax and enjoy the fenced in back yard. Upstairs are 2 private bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. Freshly painted throughout and new laminate wood flooring as well! The second floor also has a huge cedar closet to provide plenty of storage space. Upstairs are 2 additional bedrooms and a great view of the Pagoda! Lastly, this home has gas heating to provide efficient heating in the winter months! Set up a tour today.

Last Listed By

Juan Cortes

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 11/17/2023

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,005

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,306 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,497 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laminate Flooring
  • Gas Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Public Parking
  • Free Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2872
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-32-47-2872

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,005

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Stove and Microwave
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 1659 Cotton St. This is a spacious South East City home, ready for the next family to enjoy. Spacious living room as you walk in with new laminate wood flooring through out! The kitchen is large and has plenty of space for a dining room. This kitchen is ready to host holiday meals! Featuring new white cabinets, countertops and stainless steel appliances. Out back there is a covered deck to relax and enjoy the fenced in back yard. Upstairs are 2 private bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. Freshly painted throughout and new laminate wood flooring as well! The second floor also has a huge cedar closet to provide plenty of storage space. Upstairs are 2 additional bedrooms and a great view of the Pagoda! Lastly, this home has gas heating to provide efficient heating in the winter months! Set up a tour today.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas
  • Flooring Type: Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1497
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1497
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 92.79
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1497
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1659

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Free, Public
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • 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: Chain Link
  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1306.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 412.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1005.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-32-47-2872
  • Tax Lot: 2872
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1497
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 12/26/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2023
Closed on
Dec 20, 2023
Sold by
Able Solutions Llc
Bought by
Munoz Daviel Antonio and Munoz Franchesca Maria
Seller's Agent
Juan Cortes
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Jenniffer Jimenez
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$138,900
Sold Price
$133,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,400
-3.89%
Total Days on Market
10
Views
56
Current Estimated Value
$128,262

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,238
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.14%
Original Mortgage
$124,050
Outstanding Balance
$122,590
Interest Rate
7.44%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$6,975

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2004
Sold by
Homecomings Financial Network Inc
Bought by
Able Solutions Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$20,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 24, 2003
Sold by
Sigmund Patricia A
Bought by
Interbay Funding Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2003
Sold by
Interbay Funding Llc
Bought by
Homecomings Financial Network Inc

Range of Values:

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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
Munoz Daviel Antonio $133,500 None Listed On Document
Able Solutions Llc $25,000 --
Interbay Funding Llc $1,400 --
Homecomings Financial Network Inc $53,833 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Munoz Daviel Antonio $124,050
Previous Owner Able Solutions Llc $56,110
Previous Owner Able Solutions Llc $20,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/26/2023 12/26/23 Sold $133,500 0.0% $89 / Sq Ft
12/04/2023 12/04/23 Off Market $133,500 -- --
11/17/2023 11/17/23 For Sale $138,900 -- $93 / 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 $624 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
2024 $1,021 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
2023 $1,005 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
2022 $1,005 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
2021 $1,005 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
2020 $995 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
2019 $995 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
2018 $995 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
2017 $989 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
2016 $565 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
2015 $565 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
2014 $520 $23,000 $8,000 $15,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Juan Cortes

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Juan Cortes

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 463-6693

    24 in this area

    341 Total Sales

    Juan Cortes
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  • Jenniffer Jimenez

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jenniffer Jimenez

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (484) 638-1373

    4 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Jenniffer Jimenez
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2037194

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-32-47-2872

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

1659 Cotton St, Reading, PA

Homes for Sale in Reading, PA

This home is located at 1659 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19606 since 17 November 2023 and is currently estimated at $128,262, approximately $85 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 1659 Cotton St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including 16th & Haak Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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