$180,000
5 bd|1.5 ba|1,742 sqft
111 West Oley, Reading, PA 19601
Listed by Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
For Sale1 of 31
Listing description
Welcome to 1137 Cotton St in Southeast Reading! This move-in ready home offers 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 1,944 sq ft of living space. The main level features a comfortable living area, dining space, convenient half bathroom, and main-level laundry. The kitchen offers good cabinet space and a practical layout for everyday use. Recent improvements noted by the seller include new flooring and fresh painting, giving the home an updated feel throughout. The home also features 200 amp electrical service, an electric water heater, and an unfinished basement that provides additional storage space. Outside, enjoy a fenced-in yard, offering useful outdoor space for relaxing, pets, or entertaining. With its spacious layout, updated feel, charming exterior, and Southeast Reading location, this property is a great opportunity for both owner-occupants looking for room to grow and investors looking to add to their portfolio.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,944 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · End of Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1920
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.02 acres (871 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $93
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2073394
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Reading
- Days on market
- 23 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Listed for sale | $180,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$164,820
$156,579$173,061
Automated estimate, not an appraisal.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, and this home's own July 2025 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- July 2025 for $115,000
- About $118,752in today's market
- Current list price
- $180,000
- County assessment implies
- $81,175
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $752/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1341 GOOD ST, READING, PA 19602 | June 2026 | $130,000 | 5/1 | 1,939 | $134,182 |
| 127 S 12TH ST, READING, PA 19602 | May 2026 | $200,000 | 5/1 | 1,887 | $218,239 |
| 348 S 4TH ST, READING, PA 19602 | May 2026 | $183,000 | 5/1 | 2,018 | $186,601 |
| 1604 PERKIOMEN AVE, READING, PA 19602 | October 2025 | $194,000 | 5/1 | 1,959 | $171,231 |
| 430 N 12TH ST, READING, PA 19604 | May 2026 | $230,000 | 5/1 | 1,955 | $206,362 |
| 1716 HAAK ST, READING, PA 19602 | April 2026 | $185,000 | 5/1 | 1,760 | $206,690 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2025 | Sold | $115,000 |
From closed MLS records since 2018. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$1,288 / year
≈ $107 per month
MLS shows (2025)
$1,288
School tax
READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)
$500
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$251
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2025 — varies by municipality
$536
Assessment note: this home is assessed at $27,900 — well below the ~$61,866 its asking price implies at Berks County's common level ratio (34.4%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $915/year. Worth pricing in.
Recomputed from the county assessment ($27,900, 1994 base year) × current millage — portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only — verify with Berks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$36,000 (20%)
6.75%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,094/mo
- Principal & interest
- $934
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $107
- Home insurance (est.)
- $53
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Reading
- Academic index
- 28.1/100
- Graduation rate
- 77.5%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 17.4%
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Berks Countycrime & safety numbers →
FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.
Property taxes
Berks County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: July 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM EDT
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