227 Chestnut St is a 1,301 square foot townhouse on a 2,614 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 14, 2025 for $80,000. Based on Redfin's West Reading data, we estimate the home's value is $246,126.
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
2,614 sq ftLot Size
$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$246,126
$166K since sold in November 2025$0 since October
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This home's estimate is 1.5% lower than the average sale price ($250K) of 5 comparable homes.
NICE HOME W/ 25 HANDLE KITCHEN W/ PANTRY. NEW WALL TO WALL CARPETING! NEW INSULATED FRONT DOOR & REAR DOOR. STORM WINDOWS THROUGHOUT. NICE REAR COVERED PATIO HOME IS IN GREAT CONDITION. MOVE RIGHT IN. IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY!!
BRIGHT MLS #PABK267678
Aug 30, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Feb 19, 2002
Listed
$55,900
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,324
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2025
$3,324 (−3.5%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2024
$3,443 (+50.7%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2023
$2,286 (−28.5%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2022
$3,196 (+1.8%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2021
$3,141 (+3.0%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2020
$3,049 (+2.1%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2019
$2,986 (+2.9%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2018
$2,902 (+2.3%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2017
$2,837 (+3.6%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2015
$2,738 (+1.0%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2014
$2,712 (+1.1%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2013
$2,681 (+1.7%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2012
$2,637 (+0.9%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2011
$2,612 (+1.9%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2010
$2,563
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
Tax history for 227 Chestnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,324
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2025
$3,324 (−3.5%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2024
$3,443 (+50.7%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2023
$2,286 (−28.5%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2022
$3,196 (+1.8%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2021
$3,141 (+3.0%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2020
$3,049 (+2.1%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2019
$2,986 (+2.9%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2018
$2,902 (+2.3%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2017
$2,837 (+3.6%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2015
$2,738 (+1.0%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2014
$2,712 (+1.1%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2013
$2,681 (+1.7%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2012
$2,637 (+0.9%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2011
$2,612 (+1.9%)
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
2010
$2,563
$18,000 + $44,300
$62,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R3
High-Density Residential District
It is the purpose of this district to provide for higher-density residential areas and to permit certain land uses which can be compatible with residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Mixed use development
Public service
Communications tower
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,301
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 2,614
Legal Block Number: 39
School Tax District: WYOMISSING AREA SCH DIST
Acres: 0.06
County Use Description: 2 ST BRICK ROW HSE
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: WEST READING BORO
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,301
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 93530606394376
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
West Reading El Center
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% chance 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 101° 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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Estimated sale price
$234,000 – $284,000
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