$115,000
SOLD APR 15, 2025

553 S 14th St Reading, PA 19602

18th and Cotton Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
768 Sq Ft
871 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$150 Per Sq Ft

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City View
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Patio

About This Home

As of April 2025

Opportunity knocks at 553 S. 14th St. in South East Reading! This property is ready for a quick rehab to turn this into a great property again. This
end of row property has a spacious backyard and is featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The first floor has an open living room, eat in
Kitchen and the Main bathroom. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and the 3rd bedroom on the third floor. Great opportunity for a fix and sell, fix
and rent or make this property your own! Bring your ideas and designs and set up a tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Juan Cortes

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 03/18/2025

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

Non Subscribing Office

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,433

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 871 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Property is in average condition

Property Views

  • City
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 768 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Carpet
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Public Parking
  • Free Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7412
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-39-27-7412

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,433

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer - As Is
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Opportunity knocks at 553 S. 14th St. in South East Reading! This property is ready for a quick rehab to turn this into a great property again. This end of row property has a spacious backyard and is featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. The first floor has an open living room, eat in Kitchen and the Main bathroom. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and the 3rd bedroom on the third floor. Great opportunity for a fix and sell, fix and rent or make this property your own! Bring your ideas and designs and set up a tour today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 5
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 768
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 768
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 143.10
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 768
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 553

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Composite, Shingle
  • View: City, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Free, Public
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 871.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 570.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1433.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-39-27-7412
  • Tax Lot: 7412
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 768
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/15/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 18, 2025
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Thomas Dale R and Thomas Theresa A
Bought by
Aguilera Rocio Flores
Seller's Agent
Juan Cortes
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$115,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.09%
Views
74

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.64%
Original Mortgage
$63,250
Outstanding Balance
$63,250
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$51,239

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2017
Sold by
Woram John R and Woram Jill W
Bought by
Thomas Dale R and Thomas Theresa A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 24, 1997
Bought by
Woram John R and Woram Jill W
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $115,000 Conestoga Title
Deed $24,000 --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $63,250 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2025 07/20/25 For Sale $200,000 +73.9% $260 / Sq Ft
04/15/2025 04/15/25 Sold $115,000 +4.6% $150 / Sq Ft
03/27/2025 03/27/25 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Price Changed $109,900 -4.4% $143 / Sq Ft
03/18/2025 03/18/25 For Sale $114,900 -- $150 / 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 $863 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
2024 $1,412 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
2023 $1,390 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
2022 $1,390 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
2021 $1,390 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
2020 $1,376 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
2019 $1,376 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
2018 $1,376 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
2017 $1,367 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
2016 $781 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
2015 $781 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
2014 $719 $31,800 $12,300 $19,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Juan Cortes

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Juan Cortes

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 463-6693

    24 in this area

    349 Total Sales

    Juan Cortes
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2054794

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-39-27-7412

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 18th and Cotton

553 S 14th St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 553 S 14th St, Reading, PA 19602 and is currently priced at $115,000, approximately $149 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 553 S 14th 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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