NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 S 18 1/2 St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $96,155 - $149,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,008 Sq Ft
$122/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 11, 2014

Last sale price $19,500 $19 Per Sq Ft

Est. 528% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $734/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Attic
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Pendora Park

About This Home

As of August 2014

3 bedroom, 1 bath very nice city location, currently rented at $660/month. Good cash flow. 1010 Locust St., 1236 Greenwich St., 538 S. 18 1/2 St., 546 S. 18 1/2 St., and 542 S. 18 1/2 St. can be purchased as a package. Inquire to the listing agent for details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Lando

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS301920 Listed on: 07/15/2014

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Co-Listed By

Rae Wheelan

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Danny Minotto

Bold Realty

Bold Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,008 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1369
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-41-57-1369

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remarks Public: 3 bedroom, 1 bath very nice city location, currently rented at $660/month. Good cash flow. 1010 Locust St., 1236 Greenwich St., 538 S. 18 1/2 St., 546 S. 18 1/2 St., and 542 S. 18 1/2 St. can be purchased as a package. Inquire to the listing agent for details.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1008
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1008
  • Net Sq Ft: 1008.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 19.84
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1008
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 538

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 121A
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1507.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-41-57-1369
  • Tax Lot: 1369
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 08/11/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2024
Sold by
Wise Choice Properties Llc
Bought by
Ash Robert
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$122,539

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$133,045
Outstanding Balance
$131,444
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$8,905

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2014
Closed on
Aug 11, 2014
Sold by
Johnston 4 Llc
Bought by
Wise Choice Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Gary Lando
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Danny Minotto
Bold Realty
List Price
$19,999
Sold Price
$19,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$499
-2.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.48%
Original Mortgage
$49,725
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2012
Closed on
Mar 30, 2012
Sold by
Palenchar Joanne
Bought by
Johnston4 Llc
Seller's Agent
Hilary Notario
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Gary Lando
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$10,500
Sold Price
$10,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
31.19%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2008
Sold by
Keuscher Anna E and Keuscher Craig C
Bought by
Palenchar Joanne
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
Ash Robert $135,500 None Listed On Document
Wise Choice Properties Llc $19,500 None Available
Johnston4 Llc $10,500 None Available
Palenchar Joanne $36,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ash Robert $133,045
Previous Owner Wise Choice Properties Llc $49,725
Previous Owner Palenchar Joanne $52,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2014 08/11/14 Sold $19,500 -2.5% $19 / Sq Ft
07/23/2014 07/23/14 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 For Sale $19,999 +90.5% $20 / Sq Ft
05/02/2012 05/02/12 Sold $10,500 0.0% $10 / Sq Ft
03/15/2012 03/15/12 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2012 03/09/12 For Sale $10,500 -- $10 / 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 $584 $21,500 $8,000 $13,500
2024 $955 $21,500 $8,000 $13,500
2023 $940 $21,500 $8,000 $13,500
2022 $940 $21,500 $8,000 $13,500
2021 $940 $21,500 $8,000 $13,500
2020 $930 $21,500 $8,000 $13,500
2019 $930 $21,500 $8,000 $13,500
2018 $930 $21,500 $8,000 $13,500
2017 $924 $21,500 $8,000 $13,500
2016 $528 $21,500 $8,000 $13,500
2015 $528 $21,500 $8,000 $13,500
2014 $486 $37,700 $14,000 $23,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gary Lando

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Gary Lando

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (484) 955-7103

    62 Total Sales

    Gary Lando
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  • Rae Wheelan

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    Rae Wheelan

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 370-8514

    72 Total Sales

    Rae Wheelan
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  • Danny Minotto

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Danny Minotto

    Bold Realty

    (610) 763-3585

    14 in this area

    148 Total Sales

    Danny Minotto
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  • Hilary Notario

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Hilary Notario

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 780-7111

    5 in this area

    72 Total Sales

    Hilary Notario
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003011302

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-41-57-1369

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

538 S 18 1/2 St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 538 S 18 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606 since 15 July 2014 and is currently estimated at $122,539, approximately $121 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 538 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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