$280,000
SOLD OCT 20, 2025

816 Margaret St Reading, PA 19611

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,712 Sq Ft
5,662 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$164 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

108 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Storage Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to this beautifully updated Cape Cod home offering comfort, space, and convenience. Over the past two months, the owner has made numerous upgrades, including brand-new flooring in the family and dining rooms and a fresh, neutral paint color throughout the main living areas—creating a bright and modern feel the moment you step inside.

The spacious formal living room flows seamlessly into the kitchen, which opens to a generous family room and dining area—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Just off the kitchen, you’ll find a convenient half bath, laundry room, and an attached storage room (formerly the garage) providing extra versatility.

Upstairs features two nicely sized bedrooms, a full hall bathroom, and a large walk-in closet offering ample storage. Outside, enjoy the fully fenced backyard complete with a storage shed—ideal for gardening tools or seasonal items. Private driveway parking is available, along with additional off-street options.

Nestled on a quiet dead-end street with minimal through traffic, this home is ideally located within walking distance to West Reading Pickleball, the West Reading Playground Program, and the West Reading Pool—one of Berks County’s largest municipal pools.

Don’t miss the opportunity to own a home that blends thoughtful updates with charm and convenience!

Pool is not included. Buyer to confirm all measurements and information provided for accuracy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelly Corda

(484) 919-0681 kellycordateam@gmail.com Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville License #AB068707 Listed on: 06/05/2025

Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville

Last Buyer's Agent

Rebecca Quell

(610) 406-2274 rebeccaquell@weikelrealtygroup.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS356625

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,840

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,662 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • No Through Street
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned 111 RES: 1 FAM

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,712 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Shed

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wyomissing Park Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2132
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-5306-45-15-2132

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,840

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, all in as is condition having no monetary value
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 6/5/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Storage Room
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1712
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1712
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 160.63
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1712
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, No Thru Street, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5662.00
  • Zoning: 111 RES: 1 FAM

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1528.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3840.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-5306-45-15-2132
  • Tax Lot: 2132
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2025
Closed on
Oct 20, 2025
Sold by
Wallick Frank C and Gerges Katelyn
Bought by
Cognetti Kyle John and Cognetti Kathryn Jean
Seller's Agent
Kelly Corda
Realty One Group Restore - Collegeville
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Quell
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$300,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-6.67%
Views
92

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-23.38%
Original Mortgage
$270,655
Outstanding Balance
$270,655
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$3,442

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 22, 2013
Closed on
Jul 30, 2014
Sold by
Folmar William R and Folmar Melissa S
Bought by
Wallick Frank C
Seller's Agent
Joanne Baggott
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Matz
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$148,000
Sold Price
$144,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,100
-2.09%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.04%
Original Mortgage
$130,400
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2012
Sold by
Folmar William R and Folmar Melissa S
Bought by
Folmar William R and Folmar Melissa S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,891
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2003
Sold by
Christmann Tim and Christmann Tracy
Bought by
Klopp Dustin J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,897
Interest Rate
5.45%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 2003
Sold by
Washington Mutual Bank Fa
Bought by
Christmann Tim and Christmann Tracy

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$70,897
Interest Rate
5.45%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2003
Sold by
Johnson Craig A and Johnson Linda D
Bought by
Va
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $280,000 Platinum Home Services Llc
Deed $144,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $71,500 --
Deed $55,500 --
Sheriffs Deed $2,600 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $270,655 FHA
Previous Owner $130,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $130,891 FHA
Previous Owner $70,897 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/20/2025 10/20/25 Sold $280,000 +1.8% $164 / Sq Ft
09/21/2025 09/21/25 Pending -- -- --
09/19/2025 09/19/25 Price Changed $275,000 -8.3% $161 / Sq Ft
08/31/2025 08/31/25 For Sale $300,000 0.0% $175 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Off Market $300,000 -- --
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Sale $300,000 +107.0% $175 / Sq Ft
07/30/2014 07/30/14 Sold $144,900 0.0% $85 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2014 03/31/14 Price Changed $144,900 -1.4% $85 / Sq Ft
10/07/2013 10/07/13 Price Changed $147,000 -0.7% $86 / Sq Ft
07/22/2013 07/22/13 For Sale $148,000 -- $86 / 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 $2,313 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
2024 $3,783 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
2023 $3,725 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
2022 $3,725 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
2021 $3,725 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
2020 $3,687 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
2019 $3,687 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
2018 $3,687 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
2017 $3,663 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
2016 $2,092 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
2015 $2,092 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
2014 $1,926 $85,200 $27,100 $58,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2058322

Bright MLS

APN: 18-5306-45-15-2132