NOT LISTED FOR SALE

523 S 17th St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $136,000 - $163,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,307 Sq Ft
$111/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 29, 2023

Last sale price $125,000 $96 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $869/month

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • 90% Forced Air Heating System
  • 4-minute walk to 16th & Haak Playground

About This Home

As of May 2023

Come take a look at this recently renovated home that includes brand new flooring, fresh paint, update kitchen, tiled bathroom, gas heating, clean basement and more. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Baez

EXP Realty, LLC Listed on: 03/10/2023

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Mercedes Davis

Pagoda Realty

Pagoda Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,504

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,306 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4499
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-40-47-4499

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,504

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Side-By-Side
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1307
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1307
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 99.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1307
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 523

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main 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: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • 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

Lot Info

  • 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: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 617.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1504.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-40-47-4499
  • Tax Lot: 4499
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 850
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 05/29/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2023
Closed on
May 26, 2023
Sold by
Amrad Llc
Bought by
Pena Erika Santana
Seller's Agent
David Baez
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mercedes Davis
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.77%
Views
46
Current Estimated Value
$145,481

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,481
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.98%
Original Mortgage
$5,000
Outstanding Balance
$4,877
Interest Rate
6.39%
Estimated Equity
$140,604

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2023
Sold by
Sheriff Of Berks County
Bought by
Amrad Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 11, 2016
Sold by
Seda Rafael and Seda Fela Maria
Bought by
Seda Rafael and Seda Daniel Edgar

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 13, 2015
Sold by
Caraballo Neliden
Bought by
Seda Rafael and Seda Fela Maria

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 1999
Bought by
Caraballo Neliden
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
Pena Erika Santana $125,000 Keystone Title
Amrad Llc $72,000 --
Seda Rafael -- None Available
Seda Rafael -- None Available
Caraballo Neliden $35,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pena Erika Santana $5,000
Open Pena Erika Santana $121,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/29/2023 05/29/23 Sold $125,000 -3.8% $96 / Sq Ft
04/12/2023 04/12/23 Price Changed $130,000 +0.1% $99 / Sq Ft
04/06/2023 04/06/23 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2023 04/04/23 For Sale $129,900 +3.9% $99 / Sq Ft
03/15/2023 03/15/23 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2023 03/14/23 Off Market $125,000 -- --
03/10/2023 03/10/23 For Sale $129,900 -- $99 / 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 $934 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
2024 $1,528 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
2023 $1,504 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
2022 $1,504 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
2021 $1,504 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
2020 $1,489 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
2019 $1,489 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
2018 $1,489 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
2017 $1,479 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
2016 $845 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
2015 $845 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
2014 $777 $34,400 $14,000 $20,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Baez

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    David Baez

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (484) 824-8874

    3 in this area

    101 Total Sales

    David Baez
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  • Mercedes Davis

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Mercedes Davis

    Pagoda Realty

    (610) 401-8646

    2 in this area

    70 Total Sales

    Mercedes Davis
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2027398

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-40-47-4499

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

523 S 17th St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 523 S 17th St, Reading, PA 19606 since 10 March 2023 and is currently estimated at $145,481, approximately $111 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 523 S 17th 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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