Prime opportunity in a central location—738 Chestnut St is a vacant lot with exceptional potential for development. Whether envisioning a residential home or a parking lot, this property offers flexibility with proper zoning and city approvals. Mock design concepts for both uses are available for inspiration and planning purposes only. This lot can also be packaged with a nearby residential property in need of renovation. Motivated seller—contact us today for further details and to schedule a showing.
Sold for $22,000
$22,000
738 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
--beds
--baths
2,178Square Feet
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,389 Estimated rent
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Exceptional potential for development
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Listed by:
Jimmy Thelusca 610-985-7700,
Pagoda Realty
Bought with:
Jimmy Thelusca, RS333622
Pagoda Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2059530
Facts & features
Property
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
Lot
- Size: 2,178 sqft
- Features: Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Parcel number: 02530628983938
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other
- Sewer: Other
- Water: None
- Utilities for property: None
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Other
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Other
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $22,000-37.1% |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2059530 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2025 | Pending sale | $35,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2059530 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $35,000+40% |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2059530 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Listing removed | $25,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2054064 Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $25,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2054064 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2025 | Listing removed | $25,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2052330 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $25,000+226.5% |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2052330 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2004 | Sold | $7,656 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $297 +1.5% | $6,600 |
| 2024 | $293 +1.6% | $6,600 |
| 2023 | $289 | $6,600 |
| 2022 | $289 | $6,600 |
| 2021 | $289 +1% | $6,600 |
| 2020 | $286 | $6,600 |
| 2019 | $286 | $6,600 |
| 2018 | $286 +0.7% | $6,600 |
| 2017 | $284 +75% | $6,600 |
| 2016 | $162 +8.7% | $6,600 |
| 2015 | $149 | $6,600 |
| 2014 | -- | $6,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $6,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $6,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $6,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $6,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $6,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $6,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $6,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $6,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $6,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $6,600 -77.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $29,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $29,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19602
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Southern Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Amanda E Stout Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19602
- 738 Chestnut St
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