NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 S 17 1/2 St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $111,000 - $147,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
975 Sq Ft
$128/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 17, 2022

Last sale price $107,000 $110 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $726/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to Pendora Park
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2022

This home is located at 520 S 17 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606 since 28 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $125,095, approximately $128 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 520 S 17 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose Manzueta

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 07/28/2022

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Jose Manzueta

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 07/28/2022

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $494

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,306 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 975 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6514
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-32-47-6514

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$494

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 975
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 975
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 112.82
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 975
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 520

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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: 800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 10500.00
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1306.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1459580
  • School Tax: 203.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 494.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-32-47-6514
  • Tax Lot: 6514
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 975
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 10/17/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 28, 2022
Closed on
Oct 17, 2022
Sold by
Green Jo Ann
Bought by
Jm Diamond Enterprises Llc
Seller's Agent
Jose Manzueta
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Jose Manzueta
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$115,000
Sold Price
$107,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-6.96%
Total Days on Market
50
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$125,095

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,095
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.10%
Original Mortgage
$96,300
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2017
Closed on
Feb 7, 2018
Sold by
Equity Trust Co
Bought by
Green Jo Ann
Seller's Agent
Jaime Perez
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Jose Manzueta
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$39,990
Sold Price
$35,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,990
-12.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
27.30%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 4, 2015
Sold by
Evansburg Holdings Llc
Bought by
Equity Trust Co and Graeff Jean R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$9,600
Interest Rate
3.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2009
Sold by
Chivas Properties Llc
Bought by
Evansburg Holdings Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2006
Sold by
Kenderdine Kenneth and Kenderdine Esther May
Bought by
Chivas Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$27,920
Interest Rate
6.16%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
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
Jm Diamond Enterprises Llc $107,000 --
Green Jo Ann $35,000 --
Equity Trust Co $10,100 None Available
Evansburg Holdings Llc $33,000 None Available
Chivas Properties Llc $34,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jm Diamond Enterprises Llc $106,246
Open Jm Diamond Enterprises Llc $377,600
Closed Jm Diamond Enterprises Llc $96,300
Previous Owner Equity Trust Co $9,600
Previous Owner Chivas Properties Llc $27,920
Previous Owner Kenderdine Kenneth $24,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/17/2022 10/17/22 Sold $107,000 -2.7% $110 / Sq Ft
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Pending -- -- --
08/16/2022 08/16/22 Price Changed $110,000 -4.3% $113 / Sq Ft
07/28/2022 07/28/22 For Sale $115,000 +228.6% $118 / Sq Ft
03/02/2018 03/02/18 Sold $35,000 0.0% $36 / Sq Ft
02/21/2018 02/21/18 Off Market $35,000 -- --
02/20/2018 02/20/18 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2018 02/19/18 For Sale $39,990 0.0% $41 / Sq Ft
02/16/2018 02/16/18 Price Changed $39,990 +14.3% $41 / Sq Ft
01/17/2018 01/17/18 Off Market $35,000 -- --
01/13/2018 01/13/18 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2017 09/27/17 For Sale $39,990 -- $41 / 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 $307 $11,300 $10,500 $800
2024 $502 $11,300 $10,500 $800
2023 $494 $11,300 $10,500 $800
2022 $494 $11,300 $10,500 $800
2021 $494 $11,300 $10,500 $800
2020 $489 $11,300 $10,500 $800
2019 $489 $11,300 $10,500 $800
2018 $489 $11,300 $10,500 $800
2017 $486 $11,300 $10,500 $800
2016 $278 $11,300 $10,500 $800
2015 $278 $27,800 $11,200 $16,600
2014 $628 $27,800 $11,200 $16,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jose Manzueta

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Jose Manzueta

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 219-9232

    13 in this area

    270 Total Sales

    Jose Manzueta
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  • Jaime Perez

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Jaime Perez

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 413-2255

    4 in this area

    89 Total Sales

    Jaime Perez
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2019562

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-32-47-6514

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

520 S 17 1/2 St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 520 S 17 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606 since 28 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $125,095, approximately $128 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 520 S 17 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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