$299,900

523 S 18 1/2 St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated payment $1,895/month

Total Views 382
7 Beds
2 Baths
1,944 Sq Ft
$154 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • Traditional Architecture
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • 0.16 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Pendora Park

About This Home

Spacious 7 bed. home /2 full baths/private parking spaces for multiple vehicles/ large size yardCentral air, transportation nearby

Listing Agent

Jenniffer Jimenez

United Real Estate Strive 212

United Real Estate Strive 212

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,592

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 6,969 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,944 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Attached Carport Spaces

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Ramp on the main level

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3511
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-33-57-3511

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,592

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Ramp - Main Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove, Washer & Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Remarks Public: Spacious 7 bed. home /2 full baths/private parking spaces for multiple vehicles/ large size yard Central air, transportation nearby
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1944
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1944
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 154.27
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1944
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 523

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

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
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • 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: 117
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6969.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1031.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2592.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-33-57-3511
  • Tax Lot: 3511
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1944
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $1,561 $57,500 $34,800 $22,700
2024 $2,553 $57,500 $34,800 $22,700
2023 $2,514 $57,500 $34,800 $22,700
2022 $2,514 $57,500 $34,800 $22,700
2021 $2,514 $57,500 $34,800 $22,700
2020 $2,488 $57,500 $34,800 $22,700
2019 $2,488 $57,500 $34,800 $22,700
2018 $2,488 $57,500 $34,800 $22,700
2017 $2,472 $57,500 $34,800 $22,700
2016 $1,412 $57,500 $34,800 $22,700
2015 $1,412 $57,500 $34,800 $22,700
2014 $1,299 $91,900 $35,200 $56,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $299,900 -- $154 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $25,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $68,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2057938

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-33-57-3511

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

523 S 18 1/2 St, Reading, PA

Homes for Sale in Reading, PA

This home is located at 523 S 18 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606 and is currently priced at $299,900, approximately $154 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 523 S 18 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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