540 S 18th St Reading, PA 19606
18th and Cotton NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $126,000 - $136,000
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,277
Sq Ft
$103/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Laundry Room
- No HOA
- Living Room
- 5-minute walk to Pendora Park
About This Home
As of November 2017INVESTMENT PROPERTY!! Nice 2 bedroom, 1 bath semi detached home with long term tenant would be a good investment property to add to your portfolio. This 2-story with covered front porch, backyard with covered patio is a great buy.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS227252L Listed on: 03/07/2016
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Year Built
- Built in 1926
Lot Details
- 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is in good condition
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Traditional Architecture
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,277 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Living Room
- Vinyl Flooring
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 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
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 8374
- Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-40-47-8374
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 7, 2016
Closed on
Nov 30, 2017
Sold by
Szabo Flora and Joseph Szabo Estate
Bought by
Pana Llc
Seller's Agent
Victoria Venezia
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Victoria Venezia
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$59,900
Sold Price
$28,750
Premium/Discount to List
-$31,150
-52%
Total Days on Market
458
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$103,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.44%
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
Quaintance Carol N
Bought by
Szabo Joseph
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$54,800
Interest Rate
5.67%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pana Llc | $28,750 | -- | |
| Szabo Joseph | $56,500 | Stewart Title Guaranty Compa |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Pana Llc | $250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Szabo Joseph | $44,723 | |
| Previous Owner | Szabo Joseph | $54,800 | |
| Previous Owner | Quaintance Carol N | $10,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2017 11/30/17 | Sold | $28,750 | -42.4% | $23 / Sq Ft |
| 06/08/2017 06/08/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/19/2016 08/19/16 | Price Changed | $49,900 | -9.1% | $39 / Sq Ft |
| 05/17/2016 05/17/16 | Price Changed | $54,900 | -8.3% | $43 / Sq Ft |
| 03/07/2016 03/07/16 | For Sale | $59,900 | -- | $47 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,064 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
| 2024 | $1,741 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
| 2023 | $1,714 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
| 2022 | $1,714 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
| 2021 | $1,714 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
| 2020 | $1,696 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
| 2019 | $1,696 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
| 2018 | $1,696 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
| 2017 | $1,685 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
| 2016 | $963 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
| 2015 | $963 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
| 2014 | $886 | $39,200 | $13,100 | $26,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Victoria Venezia
Seller's Agent in 2017
Victoria Venezia
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 781-9626
102 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: 1000447971
APN: 16-5316-40-47-8374
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