$130,000
SOLD JAN 17, 2025

1723 Cotton St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
840 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$155 Per Sq Ft

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bonus Room
  • Living Room
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Pendora Park

About This Home

As of January 2025

This 3-bedroom home has been recently renovated. All flooring on the 1st and 2nd floors were just replaced and all walls and ceilings have been freshly painted. The replacement windows, a high efficiency gas furnace and a gas hot water heater will help you keep your utilities low. In the lower-level laundry room there is a toilet, plumbing for shower and laundry sink. Also on the lower level is a finished bonus room that opens onto the backyard. Enjoy the yard with the many perennial plants like has hydrangeas, rose, Japanese maple and others. On top of all that is off street parking for 2 cars. This attractive and solid home is MOVE IN READY. MOVE IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Room sizes are approximate. Two bedrooms are private and the third is a walk thru. Minor details will be completed by contractor before closing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

MICHAEL VAVRECK

United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS317034 Listed on: 11/26/2024

United Real Estate Strive 212

Co-Listed By

DIANA L VAVRECK

United Real Estate Strive 212

Last Buyer's Agent

Ron and Gigi Batista Team

Realty One Group Alliance License #rs336061

Realty One Group Alliance

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,439

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 840 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6841
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-32-47-6841

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,439

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: FRIDGE, WASHER, DRYER RENOVATIONS TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE CLOSING: FRONT LIGHT REPLACED, COVER PLATES ATTACHED, DOOR LATCHES IN 2ND FLOOR BACK BEDROOM
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 11/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: This 3-bedroom home has been recently renovated. All flooring on the 1st and 2nd floors were just replaced and all walls and ceilings have been freshly painted. The replacement windows, a high efficiency gas furnace and a gas hot water heater will help you keep your utilities low. In the lower-level laundry room there is a toilet, plumbing for shower and laundry sink. Also on the lower level is a finished bonus room that opens onto the backyard. Enjoy the yard with the many perennial plants like has hydrangeas, rose, Japanese maple and others. On top of all that is off street parking for 2 cars. This attractive and solid home is MOVE IN READY. MOVE IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Room sizes are approximate. Two bedrooms are private and the third is a walk thru. Minor details will be completed by contractor before closing.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bonus Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Total Sq Ft: 840
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 840
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 154.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 840
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1723

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

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

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

  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: 112R RES: 1 FAM, ROW
  • Zoning Description: 112R Res: 1 Fam, Row, 2 Sty, Brick

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 581.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1439.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-32-47-6841
  • Tax Lot: 6841
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 840
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 01/17/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 26, 2024
Closed on
Jan 17, 2025
Sold by
Vtron Llc
Bought by
Jj Associates Solutions Llc
Seller's Agent
MICHAEL VAVRECK
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Ron and Gigi Batista Team
Realty One Group Alliance
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.08%
Total Days on Market
16
Views
34
Current Estimated Value
$127,156

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,844
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.41%
Original Mortgage
$84,500
Outstanding Balance
$84,350
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$42,806

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 21, 2013
Closed on
Apr 10, 2014
Sold by
Dorsey Sharon L
Bought by
Vtron Llc
Seller's Agent
John Heinz
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
MICHAEL VAVRECK
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$18,500
Sold Price
$11,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,250
-39.19%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
25.62%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $130,000 Stewart Title
Deed $11,250 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $84,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $24,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Sold $130,000 +0.1% $155 / Sq Ft
12/14/2024 12/14/24 Off Market $129,900 -- --
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Pending -- -- --
12/03/2024 12/03/24 For Sale $129,900 0.0% $155 / Sq Ft
11/29/2024 11/29/24 Off Market $129,900 -- --
11/26/2024 11/26/24 For Sale $129,900 +1054.7% $155 / Sq Ft
04/28/2014 04/28/14 Sold $11,250 0.0% $13 / Sq Ft
04/01/2014 04/01/14 Pending -- -- --
04/01/2014 04/01/14 Off Market $11,250 -- --
02/07/2014 02/07/14 Price Changed $16,500 -10.8% $20 / Sq Ft
11/21/2013 11/21/13 For Sale $18,500 -- $22 / 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 $879 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
2024 $1,439 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
2023 $1,416 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
2022 $1,416 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
2021 $1,416 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
2020 $1,402 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
2019 $1,402 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
2018 $1,402 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
2017 $1,393 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
2016 $796 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
2015 $796 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
2014 $732 $32,400 $15,800 $16,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • MICHAEL VAVRECK

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    MICHAEL VAVRECK

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (484) 388-1604

    2 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    MICHAEL VAVRECK
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    DIANA L VAVRECK

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (484) 332-1352

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    DIANA L VAVRECK
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  • Ron and Gigi Batista Team

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Ron and Gigi Batista Team

    Realty One Group Alliance

    (610) 484-8663

    4 in this area

    87 Total Sales

    Ron and Gigi Batista Team
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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    John Heinz

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2051360

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-32-47-6841

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

1723 Cotton St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1723 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19606 and is currently priced at $130,000, approximately $154 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 1723 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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