SOLD NOV 25, 2025

Off market nov 2025 for $280K

$290,633

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,866/mo

•

2,269

sq ft

245 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611

About this home

Discover your new home at this beautifully updated corner property, offering an impressive 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms across over 2,100 sq ft of living space. Perfectly situated in the desirable West Reading area, this home is a true gem that blends modern living with classic charm! As you enter the first floor, you'll find a welcoming living room that’s perfect for relaxing with family or entertaining friends. The adjacent dining room creates an inviting atmosphere for meals, while the well-equipped kitchen provides the perfect space for culinary adventures. Completing this level is a convenient full bathroom, ideal for guests and visitors. Venture upstairs to the second floor, where you’ll discover four spacious bedrooms, including one with a private balcony—your personal retreat for morning coffee or evening stargazing! This level also features another full bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for everyone. The third floor boasts the fifth bedroom, offering a quiet space that can be used as a guest room, home office, or playroom—whatever suits your needs! But that’s not all! The property includes a partially finished basement, providing additional space for storage or recreation. Enjoy the comfort of gas heating during those chilly Pennsylvania winters, and take advantage of the off-street parking available in the rear. Located in the heart of West Reading, this home puts you just steps away from quaint shops, delightful eateries, and beautiful parks. Experience the vibrant community atmosphere that makes this area so sought after! Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to own a spacious home in a prime location. Schedule your showing today and imagine the memories you’ll create in this charming West Reading property!

TownhomeProperty Type

1910Year Built

2,178 sq ftLot Size

$128Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Joe Colon • Coldwell Banker Realty

•610-373-9900 (broker)

Bought with Wander Batista • EXP Realty, LLC

•888-397-7352 (broker)

•pa.broker@exprealty.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK2064264

Redfin Estimate

$290,633

$11K since sold in November 2025$10K since October

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This home's estimate is 11.6% higher than the average sale price ($260K) of 3 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$215,000
A
5 beds1.5 baths1,691 sq ft
116 S 6th Ave, Reading, PA 19611
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$282,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,600 sq ft
106 S 6th Ave, West Reading, PA 19611
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$284,000
C
5 beds2 baths1,950 sq ft
149 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601

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$2,270/mo

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Market trends in 19611, PA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.3%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$261K

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1PM
$259,900
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Sale history for 245 Chestnut St

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PABK2064264

Nov 25, 2025

Sold

$280,000

$123/sq ft

Nov 3, 2025

Pending

—

Oct 16, 2025

Listed

$284,900

$126/sq ft

Oct 15, 2025

Coming Soon

$284,900

$126/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK2041142

Apr 17, 2024

Sold

$225,000

$99/sq ft

Apr 5, 2024

Pending

—

Apr 3, 2024

Listed

$199,900

$88/sq ft

+26

Calling all investors! If you are trying to build your portfolio in West Reading, this home is being sold below market value. With the home offering over 2,000 sq. ft. of living space and two full bathrooms, you do not want to miss out on this opportunity, located in the heart of West Reading, walking distance to the hospital, and easy on/off the highway for commuters. This 4-bedroom, 2 full bath, end of row offers a vestibule entry with original double doors with frosted glass and transom window to the grand staircase—all original woodworking. With a little sweat equity, this home can truly shine again! The main floor consists of a spacious living room and formal dining room with 9 ft ceilings, a 22-cabinet kitchen with access door to side porch, and a full bath with shower/tub! The second floor offers 4 bedrooms, 3 of them private, and a full bath with shower/tub. The third floor offers an unfinished 20x19 attic that can be finished or used for seasonal storage! Gas heat, corner lot, and two off-street parking spaces! Call now for more information or to schedule a private showing!

TREND #7102720

Jan 30, 2018

Sold

$64,600

$28/sq ft

Jan 25, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 9, 2018

Delisted

—

Jan 5, 2018

Listed

$64,600

$28/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1004427253

Jan 30, 2018

Sold

$64,600

$28/sq ft

Jan 5, 2018

Listed

$64,600

$28/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1000258279

Aug 13, 2017

Listed

$79,900

$35/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 23, 1999

Sold

$20,000

$9/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,449

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2025

$4,449 (−3.5%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2024

$4,610 (+50.7%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2023

$3,060 (−28.5%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2022

$4,279 (+1.8%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2021

$4,204 (+3.0%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2020

$4,082 (+2.1%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2019

$3,997 (+2.9%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2018

$3,884 (+2.3%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2017

$3,797 (+3.6%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2015

$3,666 (+1.0%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2014

$3,630 (+1.1%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2013

$3,589 (+1.7%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2012

$3,529 (+0.9%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2011

$3,497 (+1.9%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2010

$3,431

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

Tax history for 245 Chestnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,449

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2025

$4,449 (−3.5%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2024

$4,610 (+50.7%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2023

$3,060 (−28.5%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2022

$4,279 (+1.8%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2021

$4,204 (+3.0%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2020

$4,082 (+2.1%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2019

$3,997 (+2.9%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2018

$3,884 (+2.3%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2017

$3,797 (+3.6%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2015

$3,666 (+1.0%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2014

$3,630 (+1.1%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2013

$3,589 (+1.7%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2012

$3,529 (+0.9%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2011

$3,497 (+1.9%)

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

2010

$3,431

$17,000 + $66,400

$83,400

*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.

2,144

Year built

1910

Style

Townhouse

County

Berks County

APN

93530606393349

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Off Street - # of Spaces: 1
Crushed Stone
Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Stove, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partially Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 125
Improvement Assessed Value: $66,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2024

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse

Lot Information
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.: 2,144
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 125
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $813
County Tax: $752
School Tax: $2,949
Tax Assessed Value: $83,400
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $4,514

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025

Rental Information
Total Actual Rent: $29,400

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
100 Amp Service
Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Natural Gas Available
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Middle Or Junior School: WYOMISSING AREA JUNIOR-SENIOR
High School: WYOMISSING AREA
School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: USE GPS
Municipality: WEST READING BORO
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,144
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 93530606393349

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 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

$277,000 – $335,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
305 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$199,269
300 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1732 Sq. Ft.	$247,907
304 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1212 Sq. Ft.	$186,850
230 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1268 Sq. Ft.	$206,750
241 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1301 Sq. Ft.	$201,178
242 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1310 Sq. Ft.	$193,527
301 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2196 Sq. Ft.	$232,118

Address	Redfin Estimate
307 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$146,083
302 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1212 Sq. Ft.	$189,609
235 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$135,198
232 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1268 Sq. Ft.	$236,108
238 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1268 Sq. Ft.	$212,472
240 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1620 Sq. Ft.	—
225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2051 Sq. Ft.	$216,996

Address	Redfin Estimate
303 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1294 Sq. Ft.	$216,126
309 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$188,529
237 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1301 Sq. Ft.	$154,313
239 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1382 Sq. Ft.	$228,950
236 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1268 Sq. Ft.	$115,220
244 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1288 Sq. Ft.	$178,725
233 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1301 Sq. Ft.	$203,398

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