Come see this totally renovated 4 bedroom 1 bath 3 story home located in a beautiful neighborhood in West Reading Borough! Total makeover in the last 4 months including vinyl tile flooring in the living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry room. New carpet in the 4 bedrooms and 2 staircases. Brand new kitchen includes stainless steel Frigidaire gas oven, dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator. Beautiful new white cabinets and quartz countertops! The basement laundry has been moved to the second floor for your convenience and features new wiring, plumbing and cabinets. The fifth bedroom was converted to a large, bright, beautiful bathroom with tub/shower and double bowl granite top vanity! The efficient gas forced air heating system was recently serviced! Also.. efficient gas domestic water heating. All of the double pane vinyl clad windows and screens are newer with several being brand new. The electrical system was upgraded with new wiring to the kitchen, bathroom and laundry room, all new switches throughout, new 100 Amp main breaker panel, new lighting throughout, and new electric baseboard heat for third floor bedrooms. Outside features include a lovely covered front porch, rear deck with utility closet off of the kitchen, paver patio, a large rear yard and off street parking for a car and a cycle. The home sits on a nice lot with a high elevation and great natural light all day long. Location is outstanding…close to schools, playground, park, walking and biking trails and all of the amenities and conveniences of the West Reading corridor!!! Three hundred square feet larger than most properties in this price range. Only $174 per square foot! Low taxes!! Show it today!
Sold for $235,000
$235,000
511 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611
4beds
1,436sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1900
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$248,100 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$2,023 Estimated rent
Home value
$248,100
$228,000 - $270,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bob Wertz 610-670-2770,
RE/MAX Of Reading
Bought with:
Ashley Marshall, RS354190
Keller Williams Elite
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2053408
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 19
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Upper
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 11
Heating
- Baseboard, Central, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Drain,Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,436
- Total interior livable area: 1,436 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,436
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Concrete, Off Street, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2,178 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 93530605291587
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: West Reading
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: WEST READING BORO
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/23/2026 | Listing removed | $2,000$1/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,000+42.9%$1/sqft |
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| 3/11/2025 | Sold | $235,000-6%$164/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2053408 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2025 | Pending sale | $249,900$174/sqft |
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| 2/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900+72.3%$174/sqft |
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| 4/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/15/2021 | Sold | $145,000+0.1%$101/sqft |
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| 3/2/2021 | Pending sale | $144,900$101/sqft |
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| 2/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/26/2021 | Pending sale | $144,900$101/sqft |
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| 1/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $144,900-3.3%$101/sqft |
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| 1/4/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/22/2020 | Listed for rent | $1,400$1/sqft |
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| 12/22/2020 | Listing removed | $149,900$104/sqft |
Source: Kingsway Realty #PABK371702 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $149,900$104/sqft |
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| 12/3/2020 | Pending sale | $149,900$104/sqft |
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| 11/27/2020 | Listed for sale | $149,900+134.2%$104/sqft |
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| 7/28/2017 | Sold | $64,000-75.4%$45/sqft |
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| 10/7/2009 | Sold | $260,000+147.6%$181/sqft |
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| 7/3/2006 | Sold | $105,000$73/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,587 -2.1% | $47,800 |
| 2024 | $2,642 +31.4% | $47,800 |
| 2023 | $2,011 -18% | $47,800 |
| 2022 | $2,452 +1.8% | $47,800 |
| 2021 | $2,410 +3% | $47,800 |
| 2020 | $2,339 +2.1% | $47,800 |
| 2019 | $2,291 +2.9% | $47,800 |
| 2018 | $2,226 +2.3% | $47,800 |
| 2017 | $2,177 +210.4% | $47,800 |
| 2016 | $701 +3.5% | $47,800 |
| 2015 | $678 | $47,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $47,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $47,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19611
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10West Reading El CenterGrades: 5-6Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Wyomissing Hills El CenterGrades: K-4Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Wyomissing Hills
- Middle: West Reading
- High: Wyomissing Area
- District: Wyomissing Area
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- 511 Chestnut St
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