If you are looking for a spacious home, 1137 Cotton St offers 5 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and 1,944 sq ft of living space. One of the bedrooms is a walkthroug. 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.
For sale
$169,900
1137 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19602
4beds
1,944sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1920
871 Square Feet Lot
$170,800 Zestimate®
$87/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fenced-in yardFresh paintingCharming exteriorUpdated feel throughoutMain-level laundrySpacious layoutDining space
- 10 days |
- 656 |
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Zylkia Rivera 484-769-5873,
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing 6108981441,
Listing Team: The Zylkia Rivera Team, Co-Listing Agent: Maribel Quiles 610-790-4861,
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2076870
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,944
- Total interior livable area: 1,944 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,944
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 871 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 10531630173990
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Reading
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $87/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $27,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,288
- Date on market: 8/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$170,800
$162,000 - $179,000
$1,542/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $169,900-5.6%$87/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2076870 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Listing removed | $180,000$93/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2073394 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $180,000+56.5%$93/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2073394 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2025 | Sold | $115,000+4.5%$59/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2058856 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2025 | Pending sale | $110,000$57/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2058856 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $110,000+64.2%$57/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2058856 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2007 | Sold | $67,000+318.8%$34/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2006 | Sold | $16,000$8/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,258 +1.5% | $27,900 |
| 2024 | $1,239 +1.6% | $27,900 |
| 2023 | $1,220 | $27,900 |
| 2022 | $1,220 | $27,900 |
| 2021 | $1,220 +1% | $27,900 |
| 2020 | $1,207 +786% | $27,900 |
| 2019 | $136 | $27,900 |
| 2018 | $136 -88.6% | $27,900 |
| 2017 | $1,199 +780.6% | $27,900 |
| 2016 | $136 -78.4% | $27,900 |
| 2015 | $631 | $27,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $27,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $27,900 |
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Neighborhood: 19602
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Amanda E Stout Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Southern Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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