Discover this inexpensive starter home or investment opportunity in the Mount Penn Heights neighborhood of Reading. This three bedroom interior row home offers 1050 sq. ft. of living space and a fenced back yard. The brick and vinyl siding exterior ensures durability for years to come. With a full basement and option to have main floor laundry, this property is designed for convenience and functionality. Updates done to the home in 2025 include a new hot water heater, oil tank, front roof dormer and window replaced, updated electric breaker box and fuses, and the plumbing to second floor bath was also replaced. With no association fees, a solid foundation, and with your few cosmetic updates, this townhome can shine again.
For sale
$105,000
923 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19602
3beds
1,050sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
871 Square Feet Lot
$102,600 Zestimate®
$100/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full basementNew hot water heaterFront roof dormerWindow replaced
- 3 days
- 225
- 8
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Emily Cummings 717-758-8735,
Coldwell Banker Realty 7175342442
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2079010
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
Dining room
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,050
- Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,050
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 871 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 02531629071990
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Mount Penn Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $100/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $24,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,140
- Date on market: 10/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, Window A / C Unit, Oven / Range, Satellite Dish
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$102,600
$77,000 - $130,000
$1,360/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $105,000$100/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2079010 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,104 +1.5% | $24,500 |
| 2024 | $1,088 +1.6% | $24,500 |
| 2023 | $1,071 | $24,500 |
| 2022 | $1,071 | $24,500 |
| 2021 | $1,071 +1% | $24,500 |
| 2020 | $1,060 +1307.9% | $24,500 |
| 2019 | $75 | $24,500 |
| 2018 | $75 -92.8% | $24,500 |
| 2017 | $1,053 +1299.7% | $24,500 |
| 2016 | $75 -86.4% | $24,500 |
| 2015 | $554 | $24,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $24,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $24,500 |
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Neighborhood: 19602
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Reading
- 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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