Welcome to 1648 Cotton St. in Southeast Reading! This charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfort, space, and affordability, making it an excellent opportunity for both homeowners and investors. Step inside to a spacious living room featuring durable laminate wood flooring, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The generously sized kitchen offers ample cabinet and counter space, along with a gas stove, making meal preparation both convenient and enjoyable. Out back, you'll find a covered patio overlooking a long, fully fenced yard—perfect for entertaining guests, relaxing outdoors, or creating your own private retreat. The second floor features two comfortable bedrooms and the full bathroom, while the third floor offers a spacious third bedroom that provides added privacy and flexibility. Additional highlights include efficient gas heat and a gas water heater to help keep utility costs manageable. Whether you're searching for an affordable starter home or a turnkey investment property, 1648 Cotton St. is ready for its next owner. Schedule your private tour today!
For sale
Price cut: $3K (7/24)
$139,900
1648 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19606
3beds
943sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
1,306 Square Feet Lot
$138,800 Zestimate®
$148/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Long fully fenced yardGenerously sized kitchenSpacious third bedroomDurable laminate wood flooringEfficient gas heatGas water heaterCovered patio
- 36 days |
- 225 |
- 6 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Juan Cortes-Carreno 610-372-3200,
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks 8003833535
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2075292
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 943
- Total interior livable area: 943 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 943
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Free, Public, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Roof
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
- Features: Rear Yard, Urban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 16531632472687
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Rubber,Shingle
Condition
- Good,Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $148/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $32,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,491
- Date on market: 7/16/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,PHFA,Private Financing Available
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$138,800
$132,000 - $146,000
$1,344/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Price change | $139,900-2.1%$148/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2075292 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $142,900+471.6%$152/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2075292 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2001 | Sold | $25,000$27/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,456 +1.5% | $32,300 |
| 2024 | $1,434 +1.6% | $32,300 |
| 2023 | $1,412 | $32,300 |
| 2022 | $1,412 | $32,300 |
| 2021 | $1,412 +1% | $32,300 |
| 2020 | $1,398 | $32,300 |
| 2019 | $1,398 | $32,300 |
| 2018 | $1,398 +0.7% | $32,300 |
| 2017 | $1,389 +75% | $32,300 |
| 2016 | $793 +8.7% | $32,300 |
| 2015 | $730 | $32,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $32,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $32,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Sixteenth & Haak El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.9 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.
- $112,4002 bd1 ba828 sqft1646 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $110,4002 bd1 ba828 sqft1644 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $147,8003 bd1 ba1.2k sqft1650 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $173,9003 bd1 ba-- sqft1650A Cotton St, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $120,7003 bd1 ba1k sqft1642 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $--2 bd1 ba-- sqft1652 Cotton St #2, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $217,9004 bd2 ba1.6k sqft1652 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
- $128,5002 bd1 ba900 sqft1640 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19606Off Market
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
A local lender can help you make sure your offer is ready when you are.
Similar homes
- $135,0003 bd1 ba1k sqft316 Wunder St, Reading, PA 19602For Sale
MLS ID #PABK2076868, Denisse Frugis, Realty One Group Alliance. Bright MLS - $134,9003 bd1 ba774 sqft227 Hudson St, Reading, PA 19601For Sale
MLS ID #PABK2076878, Rebecca Carsto, Stout Associates Realtors. Bright MLS - $120,0003 bd1 ba925 sqft324 Cedar St, Reading, PA 19601For Sale
MLS ID #PABK2076858, Jimmy Thelusca, Pagoda Realty ERA Powered. Bright MLS - $149,9003 bd2 ba1.1k sqft327 S 11th St, Reading, PA 19602For Sale
MLS ID #PABK2075500, Jason Stoltzfus, Bold Realty. Bright MLS - $170,0004 bd2 ba1.2k sqft1139 Muhlenberg St, Reading, PA 19602For SaleMLS ID #PABK2076988, HENRY TORO, BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks. Bright MLS
- $139,9003 bd1 ba931 sqft523 Tulpehocken St, Reading, PA 19601For SaleMLS ID #PABK2076022, Zuleica Vazquez, Home 1st Realty. Bright MLS
- $144,9004 bd1 ba1k sqft1202 Fidelity St, Reading, PA 19604For SaleMLS ID #PABK2076222, Erica Fair, Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks. Bright MLS
- $155,0003 bd2 ba1k sqft620 Mulberry St, Reading, PA 19604For SaleMLS ID #PABK2076850, Brianna Kaufman, Pana Realty LLC. Bright MLS
- $145,0003 bd1 ba1k sqft1035 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19602For SaleMLS ID #PABK2068854, Ana Betancur, NextHome Alliance. Bright MLS
- $144,9003 bd1 ba1.1k sqft324 Spring Garden St, Reading, PA 19602For SaleMLS ID #PABK2072360, HERNAN DELGADO GUZMAN, Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks. Bright MLS
- $144,0004 bd1 ba1.2k sqft210 S 11th St, Reading, PA 19602For SaleMLS ID #PABK2076656, Matthew Dolinsky, RE/MAX Of Reading. Bright MLS
- $149,9004 bd2 ba1.1k sqft326 Spring Garden St, Reading, PA 19602For SaleMLS ID #PABK2073652, HERNAN DELGADO GUZMAN, Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks. Bright MLS
- $144,9002 bd1 ba1k sqft833 Green St, Reading, PA 19601For SaleMLS ID #PABK2076418, Zylkia Rivera, Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing. Bright MLS
- $167,0003 bd1 ba1k sqft1749 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602For SaleMLS ID #PABK2074430, Margie DeJesus, Coldwell Banker Realty. Bright MLS
- $144,5003 bd1 ba966 sqft1122 Buttonwood St, Reading, PA 19604For SaleMLS ID #PABK2073502, Jerry Buffa, Coldwell Banker Realty. Bright MLS
- $149,9004 bd2 ba1.1k sqft947 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19602For SaleMLS ID #PABK2072358, HERNAN DELGADO GUZMAN, Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks. Bright MLS
- $155,0004 bd1 ba1k sqft315 Locust St, Reading, PA 19604For SaleMLS ID #PABK2075664, Ricardo J Estime, Coldwell Banker Realty. Bright MLS
- $160,0003 bd1 ba750 sqft1040 Birch St, Reading, PA 19604For SaleMLS ID #PABK2076812, Brianna Kaufman, Pana Realty LLC. Bright MLS
- $105,0003 bd1 ba928 sqft626 S 17 1/2 St, Reading, PA 19606For SaleMLS ID #PABK2074746, Jose Manzueta, JM Diamond Realty. Bright MLS
- $114,9004 bd1 ba1.3k sqft320 Miller St, Reading, PA 19602For SaleMLS ID #PABK2076310, Joe Colon, Coldwell Banker Realty. Bright MLS
