From the moment you walk through the front door you will clearly see what a special home this is! Lovingly maintained and cared for by the same family for nearly 50 years. A lot of major updates have been done - roof, windows, electrical, gas heating system. All appliances remain in the beautiful spacious 25 handle oak eat-in kitchen with ceramic tile floor. Large living and dining rooms both with hardwood floors. 4 bedrooms plus a storage attic. Two full baths - 1st and 2nd floors. Front and rear staircases. Clean dry basement. Security system. One car detached garage with opener. Secured fenced in yard with an above ground pool. Maintenance free exterior. Move in condition! It just feels like home! Must see to appeciate! One of the finest city properties you will ever see!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,399 (+2.4%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2025
$1,366 (+1.5%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2024
$1,345 (+1.6%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2023
$1,325
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2022
$1,325
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2021
$1,325 (+1.0%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2020
$1,311
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2019
$1,311
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2018
$1,311 (+0.7%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2017
$1,302 (+6.2%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2015
$1,226 (+1.2%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2014
$1,211
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2013
$1,211 (+6.0%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2012
$1,143
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2011
$1,143 (+6.8%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2010
$1,071
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
Tax history for 1030 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,399 (+2.4%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2025
$1,366 (+1.5%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2024
$1,345 (+1.6%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2023
$1,325
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2022
$1,325
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2021
$1,325 (+1.0%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2020
$1,311
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2019
$1,311
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2018
$1,311 (+0.7%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2017
$1,302 (+6.2%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2015
$1,226 (+1.2%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2014
$1,211
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2013
$1,211 (+6.0%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2012
$1,143
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2011
$1,143 (+6.8%)
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
2010
$1,071
$7,700 + $22,600
$30,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,030
Year built
1900
Style
Townhouse
County
Berks County
APN
10531621088997
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $22,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $7,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,030
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $549
County Tax: $232
School Tax: $543
Tax Assessed Value: $30,300
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $1,325
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Please use gps
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,030
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 10531621088997
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Amanda E Stout Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi
2/10
Southern Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
1/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Reading, PA • 19602
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$163,000 – $197,000
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