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Off market apr 2024 for $185K

$233,560

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,517/mo

•

1,301

sq ft

229 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611

About this home

TownhomeProperty Type

1900Year Built

2,178 sq ftLot Size

$180Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Chaz Logan • BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

•610-372-3200 (broker)

•leadcenter@homesale.com (broker)

Bought with Kristin Lightcap • Pagoda Realty ERA Powered

•610-985-7700 (broker)

•crstringer@msn.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK2036584

Redfin Estimate

$233,560

$49K since sold in April 2024$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 12.6% higher than the average sale price ($207K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 30, 2026
$180,000
A
4 beds1 bath1,332 sq ft
243 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$190,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,294 sq ft
303 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$187,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,304 sq ft
114 Pear St, Reading, PA 19601
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$250,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,410 sq ft
405 Sunset Rd, West Reading, PA 19611
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$230,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
309 Sycamore Rd, West Reading, PA 19611

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$1,803/mo

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Market trends in 19611, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$242K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

0 MoM

New listings for sale

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$225,000
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
1123 Sheridan St, Reading, PA 19611
(610) 670-2770
$249,900
3 beds1 bath1,160 sq ft
391 Sunset Rd, West Reading, PA 19611
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Sale history for 229 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PABK2036584

Apr 23, 2024

Sold

$185,000

$142/sq ft

Mar 6, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Feb 14, 2024

Price Changed

$184,900

$142/sq ft

Dec 1, 2023

Price Changed

$200,000

$154/sq ft

Nov 1, 2023

Listed

$204,900

$157/sq ft

TREND #7103004

Mar 16, 2018

Sold

$102,000

$78/sq ft

Feb 10, 2018

Pending

—

Feb 7, 2018

Delisted

—

Jan 27, 2018

Price Changed

$102,000

$78/sq ft

Jan 27, 2018

Relisted

—

Jan 18, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 17, 2018

Delisted

—

Jan 8, 2018

Listed

$105,000

$81/sq ft

+13

BRIGHT MLS #1004430429

Mar 16, 2018

Sold

$102,000

$78/sq ft

Feb 10, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jan 8, 2018

Listed

$102,000

$78/sq ft

+13

This immaculate West Reading town house awaits you! From the welcoming Awning-Covered Front Porch, enter into Flexible Living Space on the first floor offering Two Open Areas for your Living Room, plus a Dining Room and Totally Renovated Kitchen. There are 3 Bedrooms on the Second Level that offer more Flexible Space--One Bedroom is set up for your use as a Custom Walk-In Closet. New neutral comfy carpeting in the Master Bedroom, which also features Floor-to-Ceiling Mirrored Glass Closet Doors. A Fully Renovated Main Bath offers Designer Touches. The top floor is fully finished with more Flexible Space for you to choose to use for storage or add heat to enjoy this Awesome Space as an Office, Playroom or Den. Freshly Painted Exterior and Interiors, Replacement Windows on nearly all windows-- All conveniently located within a few steps of 'West Reading--Berks County's Vibrant Main Street'--"Play, Live, Work and Learn"--You'll Love the Walk-Ability to Central Shopping, Restaurants, Brew Pubs, Art Museums, Exciting Seasonal Events, and More! Commuter-friendly access to RT422, RT222 so you can reach the Metro Areas of Philadelphia, Lancaster and Allentown safely and quickly. Love West Reading! agent is related to seller

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,137

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2025

$3,137 (−3.5%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2024

$3,250 (+50.7%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2023

$2,157 (−28.5%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2022

$3,017 (+1.8%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2021

$2,964 (+3.0%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2020

$2,878 (+2.1%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2019

$2,818 (+2.9%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2018

$2,739 (+2.3%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2017

$2,677 (+3.6%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2015

$2,584 (+1.0%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2014

$2,559 (+1.1%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2013

$2,531 (+1.7%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2012

$2,488 (+0.9%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2011

$2,465 (+1.9%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2010

$2,419

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

Tax history for 229 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,137

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2025

$3,137 (−3.5%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2024

$3,250 (+50.7%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2023

$2,157 (−28.5%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2022

$3,017 (+1.8%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2021

$2,964 (+3.0%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2020

$2,878 (+2.1%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2019

$2,818 (+2.9%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2018

$2,739 (+2.3%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2017

$2,677 (+3.6%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2015

$2,584 (+1.0%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2014

$2,559 (+1.1%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2013

$2,531 (+1.7%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2012

$2,488 (+0.9%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2011

$2,465 (+1.9%)

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

2010

$2,419

$17,000 + $41,800

$58,800

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,178 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,301

Year built

1900

Style

Townhouse

County

Berks County

APN

93530606394367

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
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Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Flooring Type: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $41,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Unknown
Structure Type: Interior Townhouse/Rowhouse

Exterior Information
Fencing: Rear

Lot Information
Lot Features: Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $17,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,301
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $71
County Tax: $450
School Tax: $1,989
Tax Assessed Value: $58,800
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $2,510

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023

Utilities

Utilities Information
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
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Municipality: WEST READING BORO

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,301
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 93530606394367

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Around this home

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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Lifestyle

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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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Historical weather

West Reading, PA • 19611

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$222,000 – $269,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
219 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1543 Sq. Ft.	$286,827
237 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1301 Sq. Ft.	$156,741

Address	Redfin Estimate
223 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1543 Sq. Ft.	$266,191
226 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$202,793

Address	Redfin Estimate
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228 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$241,770

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