RENTED MAY 12, 2025

1720 Perkiomen Ave Unit 2 Reading, PA 19602

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $139,000 - $224,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
1,540 Sq Ft
$110/Sq Ft Est. Value

Highlights

  • 0.06 Acre Lot
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2025

Very nice, well maintained one bedroom apartment on the 2nd floor with a spacious bedroom and living room, and a large walk-in closet. This unit has new flooring , a private balcony, and includes one off-street parking space. Rent includes heat, water, sewer, and trash. Tenant pays electric.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Joshua Haines

(610) 898-6268 jhaines@c21gold.com Century 21 Gold License #RS322462 Listed on: 03/07/2024

Century 21 Gold

Last Renter's Agent

Carol Strasfeld

(301) 806-8871 carolstrasfeld@gmail.com Unrepresented Buyer Office

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,540 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Southern Middle School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $1,000
  • 12-Month Min and 36-Month Max Lease Term
  • Available 3/7/24
  • $55 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-32-47-6906

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Property Manager

Pet Policy

  • No Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2024-03-07
  • Application Fee: 55.00
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Security Deposit: 1000.00
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes
  • Max Lease in Months: 36
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Side-By-Side
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1540
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1540
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 0.65
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1540
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • 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
  • 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: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTHERN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Zoning: R-3

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-32-47-6906

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2022
Sold by
Locke Hyacinth H
Bought by
Hyacinth H Locke Revocable Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$168,907

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2016
Sold by
Johnson Jan Michael
Bought by
Locke Hyacinth H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2003
Sold by
Cook Suzanne G
Bought by
Johnson Jan Michael

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$67,367
Interest Rate
5.86%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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
Hyacinth H Locke Revocable Living Trust -- Rick Stock Law
Locke Hyacinth H $60,000 None Available
Johnson Jan Michael $67,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Johnson Jan Michael $67,367
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Rented $1,000 0.0% --
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Under Contract -- -- --
03/07/2024 03/07/24 For Rent $1,000 +11.1% --
02/06/2023 02/06/23 Rented $900 0.0% --
02/03/2023 02/03/23 Off Market $900 -- --
10/07/2022 10/07/22 For Rent $900 +5.9% --
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Rented $850 0.0% --
05/24/2021 05/24/21 Off Market $850 -- --
05/05/2021 05/05/21 For Rent $850 -- --
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 $1,126 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
2024 $1,843 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
2023 $1,814 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
2022 $1,814 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
2021 $1,814 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
2020 $1,796 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
2019 $1,796 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
2018 $1,796 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
2017 $1,784 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
2016 $1,019 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
2015 $1,019 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
2014 $938 $41,500 $19,300 $22,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Joshua Haines

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Joshua Haines

    Century 21 Gold

    (610) 898-6268

    15 Total Sales

    Joshua Haines
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  • Carol Strasfeld

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Carol Strasfeld

    Unrepresented Buyer Office

    (301) 806-8871

    8,641 Total Sales

    Carol Strasfeld
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  • Elizabeth Towles

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Elizabeth Towles

    LPT Realty, LLC

    (610) 492-6449

    8 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Towles
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2040440

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-32-47-6906

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 18th and Cotton

1720 Perkiomen Ave Unit 2, Reading, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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