NOT LISTED FOR SALE

554 S 16 1/2 St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $66,000 - $119,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
963 Sq Ft
$93/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 27, 2012

Last sale price $16,000 $17 Per Sq Ft

Est. 459% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $534/month

86 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • No HOA
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of March 2012

Handyman special. Property needs some work, but is priced to move quickly. This property is for sale in "as is" condition and seller has limited knowledge of the property or its condition. Corp addendum required with offer. All inspections will be ordered and paid by buyer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jim Hornberger

Fautore Realty & Property Management License #RS296429 Listed on: 12/05/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Brent Hoover

United Real Estate Strive 212

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 963 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Basement

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

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0341
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-40-47-0341

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Remarks Public: Handyman special. Property needs some work, but is priced to move quickly. This property is for sale in "as is" condition and seller has limited knowledge of the property or its condition. Corp addendum required with offer. All inspections will be ordered and paid by buyer.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 963
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 963
  • Net Sq Ft: 963.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 18.59
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 963
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 554

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • 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

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 17800.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 14000.00
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1307.00
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1460347
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1200.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-40-47-0341
  • Tax Lot: 0341
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 03/27/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 17, 2018
Sold by
Arndt Barry C
Bought by
M & T Real Estate Llc
Total Days on Market
86
Current Estimated Value
$89,507

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 13, 2015
Sold by
Supportive Concepts For Families Inc
Bought by
Callan Housing Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 5, 2011
Closed on
Mar 21, 2012
Sold by
Sovereign Bank Na
Bought by
Arndt Barry C
Seller's Agent
Jim Hornberger
Fautore Realty & Property Management
Buyer's Agent
Brent Hoover
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$20,000
Sold Price
$16,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-20%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.28%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2011
Sold by
Esterly Niki Lynn
Bought by
Sovereign Bank
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
M & T Real Estate Llc $18,333 Stewart Abstract
Callan Housing Llc -- None Available
Arndt Barry C $16,000 Conestoga Title Company
Sovereign Bank $2,200 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/27/2012 03/27/12 Sold $16,000 0.0% $17 / Sq Ft
03/01/2012 03/01/12 Off Market $16,000 -- --
02/29/2012 02/29/12 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2012 01/13/12 Price Changed $17,900 -10.5% $19 / Sq Ft
12/05/2011 12/05/11 For Sale $20,000 -- $21 / 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 $410 $15,100 $9,100 $6,000
2024 $671 $15,100 $9,100 $6,000
2023 $660 $15,100 $9,100 $6,000
2022 $660 $15,100 $9,100 $6,000
2021 $660 $15,100 $9,100 $6,000
2020 $653 $15,100 $9,100 $6,000
2019 $653 $15,100 $9,100 $6,000
2018 $653 $15,100 $9,100 $6,000
2017 $649 $15,100 $9,100 $6,000
2016 $371 $15,100 $9,100 $6,000
2015 $371 $20,000 $9,100 $10,900
2014 $452 $20,000 $9,100 $10,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jim Hornberger

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Jim Hornberger

    Fautore Realty & Property Management

    (610) 476-4547

    37 Total Sales

    Jim Hornberger
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  • Brent Hoover

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Brent Hoover

    United Real Estate Strive 212

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004590150

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-40-47-0341

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

554 S 16 1/2 St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 554 S 16 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606 since 05 December 2011 and is currently estimated at $89,507, approximately $92 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 554 S 16 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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