$2,197 Closing Credit¹
#PABK2057894, Ana Marie Guzman Rodriguez, Listing office: SPM Real Estate Group
$154,998 List price
1553 Cotton St Reading, PA 19606
$1,841
Closing credit¹
4 beds
1 full
1,190 sqft
0.02 acres
$130 / 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 footage complies with ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standards of measurement, especially as it applies to GLA. This home can also be sold as a package deal with 471 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604 PABK2055828. Contact me for a private tour
Highlights
Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
(ACTIVE)
Size1,190 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.02 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOn Street
MLS #PABK2049458
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Kitchen - Eat-In
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $154,998
- Price/SqFt: $130
- Annual Tax Amount: $780
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Use GPS for best results
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,190 SqFt
- Municipality: Reading City
- Lot Size: 0.02 Acres
- 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2019 | Home Sold | $24,000 |
| Jan 24, 2006 | Home Sold | $20,500 |
| Dec 19, 2000 | Home Sold | $35,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property 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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,193. Residents of Reading, PA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are 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 Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
NHRA Drag Racing
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Burlington
Big Lots
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Church's Chicken
Golden Corral
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Kia
Mazda
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Urban Adult Contemporary
Adult Standards
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 1553 Cotton St
The listing price of 1553 Cotton St property is $154,998.
The property 1553 Cotton St is a townhouse located in Reading, Pennsylvania, 19606.
Active Listing: 1553 Cotton St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1553 Cotton St are: 16th and Haak Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Amanda E. Stout Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), 10th and Penn Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southern Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Southwest Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Reading Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Exeter Township Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Antietam Middle Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $780 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 28, 2019 for $24,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1553 Cotton St has 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 1553 Cotton St is 1,190 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1553 Cotton St is 1900.
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 $154,998.
In May 2025 in Reading, PA there were 87.3% more homes for sale than in April. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $286,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 39 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.