NOT LISTED FOR SALE

554 S 17 1/2 St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $141,000 - $189,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,197 Sq Ft
$138/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2022

Last sale price $125,000 $104 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $959/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2022

ALL SHOWINGS ARE SET UP THROUGH THE BINKLEY OFFICE.
This home is owned by a professional contractor and boy, does it show!! One word sums it up - PERFECT!!
Everything has been done here!! New flooring, replacement windows, new kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel gas stove, stainless refrigerator and microwave!! The kitchen is incredible and wait til you see the bathroom - all new and gorgeous!! The 3rd floor has been finished into the 3rd bedroom. The 2nd floor has 2 private bedrooms and the better than you could possibly imagine bathroom! The first floor has a large living room and kitchen and there's a bonus room off the kitchen which you could use for what-ever!! Much easier parking in this block than most other areas of the city!! This home has everything you're looking for!! Do not put off seeing this one!! The home you've imagined buying isn't as nice as this!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Binkley

A G Binkley Jr Real Estate Listed on: 07/27/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Janet Hnatin

Philadelphia Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,508

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,197 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6303
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-40-47-6303

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,508

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • 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: ALL SHOWINGS ARE SET UP THROUGH THE BINKLEY OFFICE. This home is owned by a professional contractor and boy, does it show!! One word sums it up - PERFECT!! Everything has been done here!! New flooring, replacement windows, new kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel gas stove, stainless refrigerator and microwave!! The kitchen is incredible and wait til you see the bathroom - all new and gorgeous!! The 3rd floor has been finished into the 3rd bedroom. The 2nd floor has 2 private bedrooms and the better than you could possibly imagine bathroom! The first floor has a large living room and kitchen and there's a bonus room off the kitchen which you could use for what-ever!! Much easier parking in this block than most other areas of the city!! This home has everything you're looking for!! Do not put off seeing this one!! The home you've imagined buying isn't as nice as this!!!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1197
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1197
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 104.43
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1197
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 554

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper 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: 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: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 18700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15800.00
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1460406
  • School Tax: 619.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1508.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-40-47-6303
  • Tax Lot: 6303
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1197
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 09/16/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2022
Closed on
Sep 9, 2022
Sold by
Weikel Evan J
Bought by
Fray Gwendolyn and Fray Corinne
Seller's Agent
Craig Binkley
A G Binkley Jr Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Janet Hnatin
Philadelphia Real Estate
List Price
$119,500
Sold Price
$125,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,500
4.6%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$165,375

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,375
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.52%
Original Mortgage
$101,750
Outstanding Balance
$97,287
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$62,446

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2008
Sold by
Miller Clifford A
Bought by
Weikel Evan J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,200
Interest Rate
5.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 20, 2004
Sold by
Miller Clifford A and Miller Kimberly M
Bought by
Miller Clifford A
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
Fray Gwendolyn $125,000 --
Weikel Evan J $31,500 First American Title Insuran
Miller Clifford A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fray Gwendolyn $101,750
Previous Owner Weikel Evan J $25,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2022 09/16/22 Sold $125,000 0.0% $104 / Sq Ft
08/17/2022 08/17/22 Price Changed $125,000 +4.6% $104 / Sq Ft
08/16/2022 08/16/22 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2022 07/27/22 For Sale $119,500 -- $100 / 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 $936 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
2024 $1,532 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
2023 $1,508 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
2022 $1,508 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
2021 $1,508 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
2020 $1,493 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
2019 $1,493 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
2018 $1,493 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
2017 $1,483 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
2016 $847 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
2015 $847 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
2014 $780 $34,500 $15,800 $18,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Craig Binkley

    A G Binkley Jr Real Estate

    (555) 867-5309

    4 in this area

    40 Total Sales

    Craig Binkley
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Janet Hnatin

    Philadelphia Real Estate

    (610) 733-4550

    1 in this area

    3 Total Sales

    Janet Hnatin
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2019492

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-40-47-6303

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

554 S 17 1/2 St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 554 S 17 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606 since 27 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $165,375, approximately $138 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 554 S 17 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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