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Property Description
Discover the opportunity to create a home that's uniquely your own in this charming brick residence, ready for your vision and personal touch. Offering 720 square feet of living space, this home provides the perfect canvas for a first-time buyer, downsizer, or investor looking to build equity through thoughtful updates. Recent improvements include a new roof (2024), living room flooring (2024), living room ceiling tiles (2024), and bathroom flooring (2024), giving you a solid starting point for future enhancements. Outside, you'll appreciate the convenience of private off-street parking anccessed from the rear alley and a thoughtfully designed backyard retreat featuring an attractive brick paver scheme with room for outdoor dining, gardening, or simply relaxing. As evening falls, unwind beneath the stars while enjoying peaceful views of the beautifully illuminated Pagoda glowing in the distance-a unique backdrop that adds to the property's charm. Conveniently located near major commuter routes, this home offers both accessibility and potential. Bring your ideas and transform this property into a place you'll be proud to call home. The home is being sold strictly as-is. Don't miss this opportunity to create something truly special-your next chapter can begin here!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1429 Cotton
General
- Price: $94,900
- Taxes: $1,371 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2076286
- Updated: 8/7/2026
- Added to Site: Today
Interior
- Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Traditional
- Appliances: Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminated, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector, Exterior Cameras
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Brick, Patio(s)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Concrete Driveway, Fenced, Paved Driveway, Private
- Parking Type: Alley, Off Site
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: BERKS
- Subdivision: MOUNT PENN HEIGHTS
- Driving Directions: From the east, take 422W to 222 Business/Lancaster Ave, turn Right to Left on S Ninth St, to Right on Cotton St, property is on your Left.
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Interior Access, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories Description: Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 720
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 720 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 720 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain, Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 871
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $131.81
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $533
- County Tax: $268
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $29,700
- Tax Amount: $1,371
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 720
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Stove, 2 Window A/C Units
- Lot Number: 8869
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation: Contact Listing Agent
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Schools
Schools serving 1429 Cotton
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sixteenth & Haak El School 1601 Haak Street, Reading, PA 19602 | PK-4 | 0.3 mi |
Central Middle School, Reading, PA 215 North 12th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 5-8 | 0.8 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1429 Cotton
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/07/2026
Listed
$94,900
79.91%
MLS
10/20/2022
Sold
$52,750
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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 1429 Cotton
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$838
4%
$29,700
—
2025
$806
3%
$29,700
—
2024
$786
-39%
$29,700
—
2023
$1,298
—
$29,700
—
2022
$1,298
—
$29,700
—
2021
$1,298
1%
$29,700
—
2020
$1,285
—
$29,700
—
2019
$1,285
—
$29,700
—
2018
$1,285
1%
$29,700
—
2017
$1,277
1%
$29,700
—
2016
$1,261
5%
$29,700
—
2015
$1,202
1%
$29,700
—
2014
$1,187
—
$29,700
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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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1429 Cotton, Reading, PA 19602 (MLS# PABK2076286) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1429 Cotton is currently listed for $94,900 and was received on August 07, 2026. This property is listed by Dianna Alpini from our Wyomissing Office.Want to learn more about 1429 Cotton? 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.


