NOT LISTED FOR SALE

520 S 18th St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $100,998 - $171,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
$101/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 24, 2020

Last sale price $59,000 $49 Per Sq Ft

Est. 106% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $748/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 4-minute walk to Pendora Park

About This Home

As of September 2020

Why rent when you can own??? Totally rehabbed 3 bedroom, 1 bath Southeast Reading row home with neutral colors thru-out. Water-resistant laminate flooring in the kitchen, dining area & Living room. The second floor offers a nice full bath and two bedrooms. The 3rd floor bedroom has a walk-in closet. Enjoy sitting on the back covered porch with access to a Fenced in back yard. This home is close to major routes has low taxes and is just waiting for new owners!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Hilary Notario

RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 08/20/2020

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Vechy

Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell License #RS226365L

Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,285

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8582
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-32-47-8582

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,285

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Range
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Why rent when you can own??? Totally rehabbed 3 bedroom, 1 bath Southeast Reading row home with neutral colors thru-out. Water-resistant laminate flooring in the kitchen, dining area & Living room. The second floor offers a nice full bath and two bedrooms. The 3rd floor bedroom has a walk-in closet. Enjoy sitting on the back covered porch with access to a Fenced in back yard. This home is close to major routes has low taxes and is just waiting for new owners!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1200
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1200
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 49.92
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 520

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
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • 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: 15700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 14000.00
  • Land Use Code: 121A
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1459624
  • School Tax: 533.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1285.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-32-47-8582
  • Tax Lot: 8582
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/24/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2020
Closed on
Sep 24, 2020
Sold by
Vaynbalt Michael
Bought by
Engro Michael A
Seller's Agent
Hilary Notario
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Vechy
Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$59,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-1.5%
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$121,750

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$62,750
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.57%
Original Mortgage
$47,200
Outstanding Balance
$42,453
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$89,159

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 2019
Sold by
Marlaw Llc
Bought by
Vaynblat Michael

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 16, 2016
Sold by
Steinruck Clifford K and Steinruck Johannah B
Bought by
Steinruck Theodore and Steinruck Elaine M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 27, 2007
Sold by
Engle Donna M and Patton Donna M
Bought by
Marlaw Llc
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
Engro Michael A $59,000 Greater Montgomery Setmnt Sv
Vaynblat Michael $22,000 Signature Abstract
Steinruck Theodore -- Conestoga Title Company
Marlaw Llc $42,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Engro Michael A $47,200
Previous Owner Marlaw Llc $130,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/24/2020 09/24/20 Sold $59,000 -1.5% $49 / Sq Ft
08/21/2020 08/21/20 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2020 08/20/20 For Sale $59,900 -- $50 / 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 $806 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
2024 $1,319 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
2023 $1,298 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
2022 $1,298 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
2021 $1,298 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
2020 $1,285 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
2019 $1,285 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
2018 $1,285 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
2017 $1,277 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
2016 $729 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
2015 $729 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
2014 $671 $29,700 $14,000 $15,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Hilary Notario

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Hilary Notario

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 780-7111

    5 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Hilary Notario
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  • Margaret Vechy

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Margaret Vechy

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Blue Bell

    (610) 316-1077

    1 in this area

    42 Total Sales

    Margaret Vechy
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK362666

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-32-47-8582

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

520 S 18th St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 520 S 18th St, Reading, PA 19606 since 20 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $121,750, approximately $101 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 520 S 18th 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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