$164,999

1553 Cotton St Reading, PA 19606

$1,959
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
1,190 sqft
0.02 acres
$139 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 1553 Cotton St

Price improved. Seller is motivated. Come check this house and call it home. This home offers 4 bedrooms with 1 being a walk-through but don't let that stop you from seeing all the possibilities and capabilities this home can produce for you. Whether you are a first time buyer, season buyer or an investor looking to expand your portfolio. Private backyard for those family gatherings, remodeled kitchen, remodeled bathrooms, beautiful ceilings with recessed lighting, gas water heat, gas furnace and much more.  Buyer agent is responsible to determine if square footages complies with ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards of measurement, especially as it applies to GLA. Contact me for a private tour

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
Size1,190 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PABK2049458

Summary

  • MLS Number: PABK2049458
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: EXP Realty, LLC
  • Office Phone: (888) 397-7352
  • Office Email: pa.broker@exprealty.net
  • Listing Agent: Kevin Paula
  • Agent Phone: (347) 290-1254
  • Agent Email: kevin.paula@exprealty.com

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 28, 2019
Home Sold
$24,000
Jan 24, 2006
Home Sold
$20,500
Dec 19, 2000
Home Sold
$35,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$29,500$780
2023$29,500$1,289
2022$29,500$1,289
2021$29,500$1,289
2020$29,500$1,276
2019$29,500$1,276
2018$29,500$1,276
2017$29,500$1,268

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

16th and Haak Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.2 mi

1601 Haak St

4

Amanda E. Stout Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.6 mi

321 S 10th St

4

10th and Penn Elementary School

Public District PK-4

0.8 mi

955 Penn St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,193. Typical income of Reading, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

45%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
2%
100k-200k
1%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree

What types of families live nearby?

38%
Single, No Kids
30%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

25%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
33%
35-64 yrs old
7%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • NHRA Drag RacingNHRA Drag Racing

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Big LotsBig Lots

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • Golden CorralGolden Corral

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • KiaKia
  • MazdaMazda

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Urban Adult ContemporaryUrban Adult Contemporary
  • Adult StandardsAdult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1553 Cotton St

This home is located at 1553 Cotton St in Reading, PA and zip code 19606 in the East Reading neighborhood. This 1,190 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.02 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 3, 2024 and is currently priced at $164,999.

Reading, PA housing market in February 2025 saw over 32 listings sold above listed price, more than 27 sold at listed price and over 36 sold below. In February 2025 in Reading, PA there were 1.5% more homes for sale than in January. In February 2025, listings were on the market for 27 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $254,179.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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