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Property Description
Discover this charming 5-bedroom end-of-row townhouse in the desirable Mount Penn Heights neighborhood.. The spacious layout features a full basement, perfect for storage or future customization. With one full bathroom, this residence provides ample space for comfortable living. Imagine creating your dream home in this inviting space, where you can personalize each room to fit your lifestyle. This property is just a short distance from local amenities and parks. Don't miss your chance to make it your own! This property is being sold as-is.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1237 Cotton St
General
- Price: $173,000
- Taxes: $1,645 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2067256
- Updated: 1/15/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Rooms/Areas: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Subdivision: MOUNT PENN HEIGHTS
- Driving Directions: Continue on US-222 S. Take US-422 E to Laurel St in Reading. Follow Laurel St to Cotton St.
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Other
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,659
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,659 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,659 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,307
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RES
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $104.28
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $654
- County Tax: $329
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $36,500
- Tax Amount: $1,645
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
- Lot Number: 8980
Listed by Pagoda Realty, Mercedes N. Davis
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Schools
Schools serving 1237 Cotton St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Amanda E Stout Elementary School 321 South 10th Street, Reading, PA 19602 | PK-4 | 0.2 mi |
Southern Middle School, Reading, PA 931 Chestnut Street, Reading, PA 19602 | 5-8 | 0.4 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1237 Cotton St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/14/2026
Listed
$173,000
394.29%
MLS
10/18/2018
Sold
$35,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1237 Cotton St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$991
3%
$36,500
—
2024
$966
-39%
$36,500
—
2023
$1,596
—
$36,500
—
2022
$1,596
—
$36,500
—
2021
$1,596
1%
$36,500
—
2020
$1,580
—
$36,500
—
2019
$1,580
—
$36,500
—
2018
$1,580
1%
$36,500
—
2017
$1,569
1%
$36,500
—
2016
$1,550
5%
$36,500
—
2015
$1,477
1%
$36,500
—
2014
$1,459
—
$36,500
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1237 Cotton Street, Reading, PA 19602 (MLS# PABK2067256) is a Townhouse property with 5 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1237 Cotton Street is currently listed for $173,000 and was received on January 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 1237 Cotton Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

