NOT LISTED FOR SALE

605 S 18 1/2 St Reading, PA 19606

18th and Cotton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $141,000 - $159,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,176 Sq Ft
$126/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 17, 2019

Last sale price $83,900 $71 Per Sq Ft

Est. 76% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $931/month

41 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 5-minute walk to Pendora Park
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2019

Amazingly restored semi in beautiful East Reading. More to follow soon!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeffrey Hogue

Keller Williams Realty Group License #RS201518L Listed on: 07/03/2019

Keller Williams Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

William Roman

Century 21 Gold License #rs318326

Century 21 Gold

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,947

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,176 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Basement

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

Parking

  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • 1 Parking Space
  • Driveway

Schools

  • 16Th And Haak Elementary School
  • Southern Middle School
  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2088
  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-5316-41-57-2088

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,947

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru, Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Kitchen refrigerator.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Remarks Public: Amazingly restored semi in beautiful East Reading. More to follow soon!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1176
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1176
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 71.34
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1176
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 605

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • Elementary School: 16TH AND HAAK
  • Middle School: SOUTHERN
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: 16TH AND HAAK
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTHERN

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 29200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15800.00
  • Land Use Code: 121D
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1460543
  • School Tax: 807.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1947.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-41-57-2088
  • Tax Lot: 2088
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1176
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 09/17/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 3, 2019
Closed on
Sep 16, 2019
Sold by
Austin Morgan Consulting Llc
Bought by
Torres Yanyzel
Seller's Agent
Jeffrey Hogue
Keller Williams Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
William Roman
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$83,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-6.67%
Total Days on Market
41
Current Estimated Value
$147,618

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,718
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.52%
Original Mortgage
$7,500
Outstanding Balance
$6,642
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
Estimated Equity
$142,021
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
Torres Yanyzel $83,900 Wyomissing Abstract Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Torres Yanyzel $7,500
Open Torres Yanyzel $82,379
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/17/2019 09/17/19 Sold $83,900 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
08/13/2019 08/13/19 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2019 08/10/19 Off Market $83,900 -- --
08/08/2019 08/08/19 Price Changed $83,900 -6.7% $71 / Sq Ft
07/03/2019 07/03/19 For Sale $89,900 -- $76 / 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 $1,221 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
2024 $1,998 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
2023 $1,967 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
2022 $1,967 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
2021 $1,967 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
2020 $1,947 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
2019 $1,947 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
2018 $1,947 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
2017 $1,935 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
2016 $1,105 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
2015 $1,105 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
2014 $1,017 $45,000 $15,800 $29,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jeffrey Hogue

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jeffrey Hogue

    Keller Williams Realty Group

    (484) 325-0111

    187 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Hogue
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  • William Roman

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    William Roman

    Century 21 Gold

    (610) 898-6283

    4 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    William Roman
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK344318

Bright MLS

APN: 16-5316-41-57-2088

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19606 18th and Cotton

605 S 18 1/2 St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 605 S 18 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606 since 03 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $147,618, approximately $125 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 605 S 18 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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