NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 S 18 1/2 St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $83,000 - $128,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,138 Sq Ft
$92/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 11, 2014

Last sale price $19,500 $17 Per Sq Ft

Est. 435% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $634/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Patio
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • 4-minute walk to Pendora Park

About This Home

As of August 2014

3 bedrooms, 1 bath, generous sized rooms, possible 4th bedroom. Great location in the city. Currently rented at $665/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

  • 1,138 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1357
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-41-57-1357

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 bedrooms, 1 bath, generous sized rooms, possible 4th bedroom. Great location in the city. Currently rented at $665/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
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1138
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1138
  • Net Sq Ft: 1138.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 17.57
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1138
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 542

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: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1383.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-41-57-1357
  • Tax Lot: 1357
  • 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 23, 2020
Sold by
Wise Choice Properties Llc
Bought by
Walden Melanie P
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$104,335

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
16.62%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2012
Closed on
Sep 20, 2012
Sold by
Secretary Of Hud Of Washington D C
Bought by
Johnston 4 Llc
Seller's Agent
Navid Moosa
Simple Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gary Lando
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$14,500
Sold Price
$13,290
Premium/Discount to List
-$1,210
-8.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.76%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 3, 2012
Sold by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Bought by
Secretary Of Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2012
Sold by
Kline Michael L and Kline Angela M
Bought by
Wells Fargo Bank Na
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Walden Melanie P $40,000 Edge Abstract
Wise Choice Properties Llc $19,500 None Available
Johnston 4 Llc $13,290 None Available
Secretary Of Hud -- None Available
Wells Fargo Bank Na $2,200 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/11/2014 08/11/14 Sold $19,500 -2.5% $17 / Sq Ft
07/23/2014 07/23/14 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2014 07/15/14 For Sale $19,999 +50.5% $18 / Sq Ft
09/26/2012 09/26/12 Sold $13,290 -8.3% $12 / Sq Ft
08/30/2012 08/30/12 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2012 08/07/12 For Sale $14,500 -- $13 / 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 $570 $21,000 $11,600 $9,400
2024 $932 $21,000 $11,600 $9,400
2023 $918 $21,000 $11,600 $9,400
2022 $918 $21,000 $11,600 $9,400
2021 $918 $21,000 $11,600 $9,400
2020 $909 $21,000 $11,600 $9,400
2019 $909 $21,000 $11,600 $9,400
2018 $909 $21,000 $11,600 $9,400
2017 $903 $21,000 $11,600 $9,400
2016 $516 $21,000 $11,600 $9,400
2015 $516 $21,000 $11,600 $9,400
2014 $475 $34,600 $14,000 $20,600
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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  • Navid Moosa

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Navid Moosa

    Simple Realty

    (610) 790-9997

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Navid Moosa
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  • Mayleene DeFreece

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Mayleene DeFreece

    Simple Realty

    (484) 818-0036

    17 Total Sales

    Mayleene DeFreece
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003011330

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-41-57-1357

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

542 S 18 1/2 St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 542 S 18 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606 since 15 July 2014 and is currently estimated at $104,335, approximately $91 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 542 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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