$133,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

554 S 16 1 2 St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
963 Sq Ft
1,306 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$138 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

2 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 June 2025

This home is located at 554 S 16 1 2 St, Reading, PA 19606 and is currently priced at $133,000, approximately $138 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trent Stauffer

Bold Realty Listed on: 05/27/2025

Bold Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jenniffer Jimenez

United Real Estate Strive 212

United Real Estate Strive 212

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $681

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 1,306 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

  • 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

Est. Annual Taxes

$681

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
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • 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
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 134.89
  • 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
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1306.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 271.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 681.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-40-47-0341
  • Tax Lot: 0341
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 963
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Close Date: 06/30/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $133,000 +2.4% $138 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 For Sale $129,900 -- $135 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Trent Stauffer

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Trent Stauffer

    Bold Realty

    (717) 821-0336

    6 in this area

    112 Total Sales

    Trent Stauffer
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  • Jenniffer Jimenez

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Jenniffer Jimenez

    United Real Estate Strive 212

    (484) 638-1373

    5 in this area

    93 Total Sales

    Jenniffer Jimenez
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2057920

Bright MLS

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 and is currently priced at $133,000, approximately $138 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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