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$174,900

1036 Cotton St

Reading, PA
ACTIVE-BRIGHT
5
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,911
Square Feet
0.05
Lot Size (acres)
1900
Year Built
41
Days On Market

If you are looking for a big property of around 2000 sqft, with five (5) bedrooms (four are privates), high ceilings, back yard and parking lot, this is the one. Very low property taxes, a natural gas furnace with less than 5 years of installed, and more. Actually, tenants occupied. 24 hours are required for any showing.

Listing Information

Listing Updated
09/20/2026
Listed By
HERNAN OSIRIS DELGADO GUZMAN, 9177173232 · Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks, 4844508771
MLS#
PABK2078282
Source
Bright
Status
ACTIVE-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1036 Cotton St, Reading, PA 19602
City
Reading
County
Berks
Neighborhood
SOUTHWEST READING
Zip Code
19602

Architecture

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
1
Year Built
1900
Style
Traditional
Construction Materials
Brick
Building Area
1,911 sq. ft.
Foundation
Stone
Roof
Rubber
Levels
Three Or More
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Features
Off Street, Parking Lot

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
High Ceilings
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Flooring
Laminate
Cooling
Electric, Window Unit(s)
Heating
Natural Gas, Hot Water

Property Features

Lot Size
0.05 Acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Square Footage

Above Grade
1,911 sq. ft.
Total
1,911 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$174,900
Annual Taxes
$1,191

Schools

92/100
Tenth & Green Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 1 mi
City
Reading
Students
747
Student body
89% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Black · 4% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(610) 371-5756
72/100
Lauers Park Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 1.1 mi
City
Reading
Students
566
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 4 reviews
Student body
88% Hispanic / Latino · 7% White · 4% Black
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(610) 371-5960
63/100
Southwest Middle School
Grades M–M · 0.8 mi
City
Reading
Students
495
Student–teacher
15.4
Student body
84% Hispanic / Latino · 10% Black · 4% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(610) 371-5934
58/100
I-Lead Charter School
Grades M–M · 0.8 mi
City
Reading
Students
408
Student–teacher
17.0
Student body
92% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Black · 3% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(855) 453-2327
57/100
Reading Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 1.3 mi
City
Reading
Students
3,352
Parent reviews
3.3★ avg · 8 reviews
Student body
83% Hispanic / Latino · 9% Black · 5% White
Free/reduced lunch
78%
Phone
(610) 371-5705
55/100
Central Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08 · 0.7 mi
City
Reading
Students
2,360
Student body
84% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Black · 5% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(484) 258-7365
55/100
Thirteenth & Green Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 1.1 mi
City
Reading
Students
532
Student body
88% Hispanic / Latino · 5% White · 4% Black
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(610) 371-5766
54/100
Amanda E Stout Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04 · 0.1 mi
City
Reading
Students
784
Student body
87% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Black · 4% White
Free/reduced lunch
100%
Phone
(610) 371-5815

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/15/2026Listed for sale$174,900

Listed by HERNAN OSIRIS DELGADO GUZMAN · Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks · 4844508771

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: September 20, 2026 at 9:48 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: PABK2078282

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