NOT LISTED FOR SALE

526 S 18 1/2 St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $104,000 - $126,883

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
$114/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 27, 2013

Last sale price $18,600 $18 Per Sq Ft

Est. 517% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $722/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic
  • Double Oven
  • 4-minute walk to Pendora Park

About This Home

As of December 2013

Here is a nice brick South East Reading Row home offering large living room, updated cabinets, replacement windows, 3 bedrooms 1 bath and nice yard great starter home or investment. This is a Fannie Mae HomePath property. Buyer pays both sides of transfer taxes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alex Betances

EXP Realty, LLC License #ab066202 Listed on: 10/10/2013

EXP Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzi Ford

Springer Realty Group License #RS228124L

Springer Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1467
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-41-57-1467

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Double
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1008
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1008
  • Net Sq Ft: 1008.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 17.86
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1008
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 21700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 14000.00
  • Land Use Code: 121A
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1460535
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1427.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-41-57-1467
  • Tax Lot: 1467
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Close Date: 12/27/2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2020
Sold by
Kalabovic Safet
Bought by
Duran Gricerda Altagracia and Rosabal Osvaldo
Total Days on Market
40
Current Estimated Value
$114,721

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$57,715
Outstanding Balance
$51,751
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$56,141

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2013
Closed on
Dec 16, 2013
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Kalabovic Safet
Seller's Agent
Alex Betances
EXP Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Suzi Ford
Springer Realty Group
List Price
$18,000
Sold Price
$18,600
Premium/Discount to List
$600
3.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.59%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 2013
Sold by
Rodriguez Jose L and Phh Mortgage Corp
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2005
Sold by
Nicholas Kevin
Bought by
Rodriguez Jose L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$45,000
Interest Rate
6.34%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 19, 2002
Sold by
Centex Home Equity Company Llc
Bought by
Nicholas Kevin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$37,730
Interest Rate
7.05%
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
Duran Gricerda Altagracia $59,500 Safeguard Prop Transfer Inc
Kalabovic Safet $18,600 None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association $2,100 None Available
Rodriguez Jose L $45,000 None Available
Nicholas Kevin $38,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Duran Gricerda Altagracia $57,715
Previous Owner Rodriguez Jose L $45,000
Previous Owner Nicholas Kevin $37,730
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/27/2013 12/27/13 Sold $18,600 0.0% $18 / Sq Ft
11/19/2013 11/19/13 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2013 11/13/13 Off Market $18,600 -- --
10/10/2013 10/10/13 For Sale $18,000 -- $18 / 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 $969 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
2024 $1,585 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
2023 $1,561 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
2022 $1,561 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
2021 $1,561 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
2020 $1,545 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
2019 $1,545 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
2018 $1,545 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
2017 $1,535 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
2016 $877 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
2015 $877 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
2014 $807 $35,700 $14,000 $21,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Alex Betances

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Alex Betances

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (610) 926-8610

    18 Total Sales

    Alex Betances
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  • Suzi Ford

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Suzi Ford

    Springer Realty Group

    (484) 336-8677

    2 in this area

    49 Total Sales

    Suzi Ford
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003619144

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-41-57-1467

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

526 S 18 1/2 St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 526 S 18 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606 since 10 October 2013 and is currently estimated at $114,721, approximately $113 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 526 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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