NOT LISTED FOR SALE

500 S 15 1/2 St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $97,000 - $165,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,706 Sq Ft
$85/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 14, 2015

Last sale price $14,500 $8 Per Sq Ft

Est. 899% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $861/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground

About This Home

As of May 2015

City Row home , 1700 sq ft with 4 private bedrooms, 1 full bath, Gas heat , Gas Hot water. House has updated electric on all floors, Bathroom fixtures in great shape , Large eat in Kitchen, Need cosmetic work, Selling as is.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas Degler

(610) 207-9631 tdegler1955@gmail.com Keller Williams Elite License #TREND:60016601 Listed on: 11/17/2014

Keller Williams Elite

Last Buyer's Agent

Juan Zabala

(301) 304-8444 jzabalarealtor@gmail.com Compass

Compass

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in below average condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,706 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5706
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-31-37-5706

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Stove, Refrig, Washer, Dryer, All Sold As Is
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Remarks Public: City Row home , 1700 sq ft with 4 private bedrooms, 1 full bath, Gas heat , Gas Hot water. House has updated electric on all floors, Bathroom fixtures in great shape , Large eat in Kitchen, Need cosmetic work, Selling as is.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1706
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1706
  • Net Sq Ft: 1706.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 11.66
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1706
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 500

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 29000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 12300.00
  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: IREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 871.00
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1459123
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1671.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-31-37-5706
  • Tax Lot: 5706
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 05/14/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2019
Sold by
Rivera Jose Antonio Chapman and Tejada Julisse Elizabeth Sanchez
Bought by
Duran John Alejandro
Current Estimated Value
$144,794

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2017
Sold by
Mata-Liz Jonathan J and Ramos-Soto Rosa Julia
Bought by
Rivera Jose Antonio Chapman and Tejada Julisse Elizabeth Sanchez

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 17, 2014
Closed on
May 14, 2015
Sold by
Siegfried Charles J and Siegfried Mabel I
Bought by
Liz Jonathan Joel Mata and Soto Rosa Julia Ramos
Seller's Agent
Thomas Degler
Keller Williams Elite
Buyer's Agent
Juan Zabala
Compass
List Price
$23,900
Sold Price
$14,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,400
-39.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.88%
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
Duran John Alejandro $30,000 Conestoga Title Company
Rivera Jose Antonio Chapman $30,000 --
Liz Jonathan Joel Mata $14,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2015 05/14/15 Sold $14,500 -27.1% $8 / Sq Ft
04/28/2015 04/28/15 Pending -- -- --
04/15/2015 04/15/15 Price Changed $19,900 -13.1% $12 / Sq Ft
01/14/2015 01/14/15 Price Changed $22,900 -4.2% $13 / Sq Ft
11/17/2014 11/17/14 For Sale $23,900 -- $14 / 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 $1,121 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
2024 $1,834 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
2023 $1,805 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
2022 $1,805 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
2021 $1,805 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
2020 $1,787 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
2019 $1,787 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
2018 $1,787 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
2017 $1,776 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
2016 $1,014 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
2015 $1,014 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
2014 $933 $41,300 $12,300 $29,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Thomas Degler

    Keller Williams Elite

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  • Juan Zabala

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Juan Zabala

    Compass

    (301) 304-8444

    2 Total Sales

    Juan Zabala
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003160904

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-31-37-5706

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

500 S 15 1/2 St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 500 S 15 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606 since 17 November 2014 and is currently estimated at $144,794, approximately $84 per square foot. This property was built in 1905. 500 S 15 1/2 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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