NOT LISTED FOR SALE

552 S 18 1/2 St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $161,000 - $183,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,393 Sq Ft
$122/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2024

Last sale price $172,000 $123 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $978/month

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Property is in very good condition
  • 5-minute walk to Pendora Park
  • No HOA
  • Radiator

About This Home

As of September 2024

Spacious 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom end-unit with off-street parking. Features include gas heat, fresh paint, vinyl plank flooring throughout, and all appliances, including washer and dryer. Hardwood floors on the second floor with replacement vinyl windows

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Gantkowski

(610) 780-3024 realtyjohng@gmail.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks Listed on: 07/03/2024

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Francisco Acosta

(484) 516-5870 realtor@teamacosta.net Realty One Group Alliance License #RS342984

Realty One Group Alliance

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,789

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,393 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1350
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-41-57-1350

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,789

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1393
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1393
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 121.32
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1393
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Mixed
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 723.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1789.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-41-57-1350
  • Tax Lot: 1350
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2024
Closed on
Oct 11, 2024
Sold by
Roman Ana N
Bought by
Aguilera-Barajas Humberto
Seller's Agent
John Gantkowski
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Francisco Acosta
Realty One Group Alliance
List Price
$179,000
Sold Price
$172,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$7,000
-3.91%
Views
94
Current Estimated Value
$169,531

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,469
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.33%
Original Mortgage
$168,884
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 25, 2003
Sold by
Himmelreich George R
Bought by
Roman Ana
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
Aguilera-Barajas Humberto $172,000 None Listed On Document
Roman Ana $4,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Aguilera-Barajas Humberto $168,884
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/30/2024 09/30/24 Sold $172,000 +1.8% $123 / Sq Ft
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2024 08/06/24 Price Changed $169,000 -5.6% $121 / Sq Ft
07/03/2024 07/03/24 For Sale $179,000 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
03/14/2014 03/14/14 Rented $725 -3.3% --
03/08/2014 03/08/14 Under Contract -- -- --
01/29/2014 01/29/14 For Rent $750 -- --
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 $1,094 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
2024 $1,789 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
2023 $1,762 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
2022 $1,762 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
2021 $1,762 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
2020 $1,744 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
2019 $1,744 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
2018 $1,744 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
2017 $1,733 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
2016 $723 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
2015 $990 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
2014 $911 $40,300 $17,500 $22,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Gantkowski

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    John Gantkowski

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (610) 780-3024

    11 in this area

    243 Total Sales

    John Gantkowski
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  • Francisco Acosta

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Francisco Acosta

    Realty One Group Alliance

    (484) 516-5870

    3 in this area

    56 Total Sales

    Francisco Acosta
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  • Juan Zabala

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Juan Zabala

    Compass

    (301) 304-8444

    2 Total Sales

    Juan Zabala
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2045310

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-41-57-1350

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

552 S 18 1/2 St, Reading, PA

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