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Listing description

Welcome to this very well-kept property. Since the first moment you come in you will notice an open living and dining room and a wide kitchen. On second floor discover three bedrooms and a full bathroom. On third floor is the fourth bedroom. Three of the four bedrooms are private. Luxury vinyl plant throughout the property. All windows are replacement and this property was recently freshly painted. Gas heat and water. Very low taxes. Schedule your showing as soon as possible.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1 full
Living area
1,040 sq ft
Heating
90% Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
Cooling
None

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · End of Row/Townhouse
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1900

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.02 acres (871 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$154
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2072998
County
Berks County
School district
Reading
Days on market
31 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jun 3, 2026Listed for sale$159,900

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

$149,691

High confidence
$142,206$157,175

Automated estimate, not an appraisal.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, and this home's own November 2024 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
November 2024 for $120,000
About $129,309in today's market
Current list price
$159,900
County assessment implies
$86,704
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$803/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
1631 COTTON ST, READING, PA 19606August 2025$127,5004/11,044$134,245
1634 MUHLENBERG ST, READING, PA 19606January 2026$130,0003/11,036$130,339
1224 FIDELITY ST, READING, PA 19604April 2026$129,9004/11,044$125,737
1444 COTTON ST, READING, PA 19602October 2025$144,9004/11,057$165,295
1725 COTTON ST, READING, PA 19606December 2025$105,0003/11,008$110,839
237 MAPLE ST, READING, PA 19602June 2026$112,0004/11,100$118,458

Sale history

DateEventPrice
November 2024Sold$120,000
April 2023Sold$100,000

From closed MLS records since 2018. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$1,376 / year

$115 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$1,376

School tax

READING · 17.93 mills (2025-26)

$534

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$269

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025 — varies by municipality

$573

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $29,800 — well below the ~$54,958 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 $678/year. Worth pricing in.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($29,800, 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

$31,980 (20%)
6.75%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$991/mo

Principal & interest
$830
Property taxes (current rates)
$115
Home insurance (est.)
$47

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 for 1549 COTTON ST, READING, PA 19606

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Data last updated: July 3, 2026 at 8:28 PM EDT

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