NOT LISTED FOR SALE

505 S 19th St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $172,000 - $178,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,180 Sq Ft
$149/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 03, 2021

Last sale price $135,100 $114 Per Sq Ft

Est. 30% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,094/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Double Pane Windows
  • 4-minute walk to Pendora Park

About This Home

As of December 2021

Well-maintained in excellent condition in the City of Reading. The property was remodeled; modern kitchen with dishwasher, extra storage over top of upper kitchen cabinets. Living room and dining room on main floor, 2nd floor consists of full modern bath and 3 bedrooms, and hall closet. Front porch, rear off street parking for one car. A sizeable garden just waiting for your favorite plants and veggies to grow next Spring season. Economical gas heater and hot water heater. Replacement with double pane glass. Located not far from the Mt Penn boundary line. Affordable low taxes. Schedule an appt tour before its too late!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deb Bensinger

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS308121 Listed on: 10/26/2021

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Juan Cortes

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,120

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

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

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,180 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Replacement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • City Views
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Alley Access
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5495
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-41-57-5495

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,120

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Clothes Washer and Clothes Dryer
  • Inclusions: All kitchen appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Well-maintained in excellent condition in the City of Reading. The property was remodeled; modern kitchen with dishwasher, extra storage over top of upper kitchen cabinets. Living room and dining room on main floor, 2nd floor consists of full modern bath and 3 bedrooms, and hall closet. Front porch, rear off street parking for one car. A sizeable garden just waiting for your favorite plants and veggies to grow next Spring season. Economical gas heater and hot water heater. Replacement with double pane glass. Located not far from the Mt Penn boundary line. Affordable low taxes. Schedule an appt tour before its too late!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Window Features: Double Pane, Replacement, Screens
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1180
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1180
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 114.41
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1180
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 505

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • View: City, Street
  • 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: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Alley, Off Street, On Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 32700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15800.00
  • 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: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1460597
  • School Tax: 870.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2120.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-41-57-5495
  • Tax Lot: 5495
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1180
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 12/03/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2021
Closed on
Dec 3, 2021
Sold by
Ellis Christopher M and Ellis Rebecca A
Bought by
Zapata Cristian Rodriguez
Seller's Agent
Deb Bensinger
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Juan Cortes
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$119,900
Sold Price
$135,100
Premium/Discount to List
$15,200
12.68%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$175,402

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,302
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.76%
Original Mortgage
$128,250
Outstanding Balance
$119,132
Interest Rate
3.09%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$56,466

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2018
Sold by
Booth Aaron D and Booth Alexandra N
Bought by
Ellis Christopher M and Ellis Rebecca A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$74,900
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Zapata Cristian Rodriguez $135,100 Conestoga Title Company
Ellis Christopher M $79,900 Cu Abstract
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Zapata Cristian Rodriguez $128,250
Previous Owner Ellis Rebecca A $12,134
Previous Owner Ellis Christopher M $74,900
Previous Owner Booth Aaron D $36,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/03/2021 12/03/21 Sold $135,100 +0.1% $114 / Sq Ft
10/31/2021 10/31/21 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2021 10/30/21 Price Changed $135,000 +12.6% $114 / Sq Ft
10/26/2021 10/26/21 For Sale $119,900 -- $102 / 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 $1,316 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
2024 $2,154 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
2023 $2,120 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
2022 $2,120 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
2021 $2,120 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
2020 $2,099 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
2019 $2,099 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
2018 $2,099 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
2017 $2,085 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
2016 $1,191 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
2015 $1,191 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
2014 $1,096 $48,500 $15,800 $32,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Deb Bensinger

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Deb Bensinger

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 269-0171

    1 in this area

    135 Total Sales

    Deb Bensinger
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  • Juan Cortes

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Juan Cortes

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 463-6693

    24 in this area

    344 Total Sales

    Juan Cortes
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2005988

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-41-57-5495

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

505 S 19th St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 505 S 19th St, Reading, PA 19606 since 26 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $175,402, approximately $148 per square foot. This property was built in 1930. 505 S 19th 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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