NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1205 Chestnut St Reading, PA 19602

Saint Mary's Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $167,153 - $199,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,020 Sq Ft
$89/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 04, 2023

Last sale price $105,000 $52 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,022/month

34 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • North Facing Home
  • Radiator
  • No HOA
  • Carpet

About This Home

As of April 2023

Great opportunity for first time homebuyers or investors in the Northwest area of the city. This home was taken care of by the owner with lots of care and recently some areas of the home. This beautiful urban home boasts high ceilings, traditional room layout on first floor and has 2 full bathrooms on second floor and one half on the first. Newly painted front of the house, fresh paint and new linoleum flooring in bathrooms. This home has not one but TWO driveway parking spaces in the rear giving the home added value.
Schedule your showing today because this property will be in the hands of new owners soon!
Although owner has renovated some areas of the home, the owner is selling property AS IS.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Isamac Torres-Figueroa

(610) 914-8427 isamactf@gmail.com Ramus Realty Group License #RS335400 Listed on: 02/02/2023

Ramus Realty Group

Co-Listed By

Marisol Torres

(484) 400-6722 marisoltorresrealtor@gmail.com Ramus Realty Group License #RS348291

Last Buyer's Agent

Vincent Hope

(267) 966-7421 vincent.hope@hopecillc.com Hope Capital Investments License #RM425988

Hope Capital Investments

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,386

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Side-by-Side
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,020 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Unfinished Basement

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northwest Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7114
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03-5316-22-19-7114

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,386

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Side-By-Side
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: All kitchen appliances, furniture, and any other items.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Great opportunity for first time homebuyers or investors in the Northwest area of the city. This home was taken care of by the owner with lots of care and recently some areas of the home. This beautiful urban home boasts high ceilings, traditional room layout on first floor and has 2 full bathrooms on second floor and one half on the first. Newly painted front of the house, fresh paint and new linoleum flooring in bathrooms. This home has not one but TWO driveway parking spaces in the rear giving the home added value. Schedule your showing today because this property will be in the hands of new owners soon! Although owner has renovated some areas of the home, the owner is selling property AS IS.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 9
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2020
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2020
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 69.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2020
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1205

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Rubber, Metal, Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 568.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1386.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 03-5316-22-19-7114
  • Tax Lot: 7114
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 04/04/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2024
Sold by
Rvg Hope Llc
Bought by
Chestnut Re Rental Llc
Current Estimated Value
$179,038

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Outstanding Balance
$127,183
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving
Estimated Equity
$46,561

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2023
Closed on
Apr 11, 2023
Sold by
Acevedo Maribel
Bought by
Rvg Hope Llc
Seller's Agent
Isamac Torres-Figueroa
Ramus Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Vincent Hope
Hope Capital Investments
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-30%
Views
89

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.42%
Original Mortgage
$105,200
Interest Rate
6.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1998
Bought by
Acevedo Maribel
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Chestnut Re Rental Llc $160,000 None Listed On Document
Chestnut Re Rental Llc $160,000 None Listed On Document
Rvg Hope Llc $105,000 None Listed On Document
Acevedo Maribel $39,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Chestnut Re Rental Llc $128,000
Closed Chestnut Re Rental Llc $128,000
Previous Owner Rvg Hope Llc $105,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/04/2023 04/04/23 Sold $105,000 -25.0% $52 / Sq Ft
03/08/2023 03/08/23 Pending -- -- --
02/22/2023 02/22/23 Price Changed $140,000 -6.7% $69 / Sq Ft
02/15/2023 02/15/23 For Sale $150,000 +42.9% $74 / Sq Ft
02/14/2023 02/14/23 Off Market $105,000 -- --
02/02/2023 02/02/23 For Sale $150,000 -- $74 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $860 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
2024 $1,408 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
2023 $1,386 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
2022 $1,386 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
2021 $1,386 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
2020 $1,372 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
2019 $1,372 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
2018 $1,372 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
2017 $1,363 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
2016 $779 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
2015 $779 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
2014 $716 $31,700 $8,800 $22,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Isamac Torres-Figueroa

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Isamac Torres-Figueroa

    Ramus Realty Group

    (610) 914-8427

    2 in this area

    77 Total Sales

    Isamac Torres-Figueroa
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  • Marisol Torres

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Marisol Torres

    Ramus Realty Group

    (484) 400-6722

    4 in this area

    247 Total Sales

    Marisol Torres
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Vincent Hope

    Hope Capital Investments

    (267) 966-7421

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Vincent Hope
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2026052

Bright MLS

APN: 03-5316-22-19-7114

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 Saint Mary's

1205 Chestnut St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1205 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602 since 02 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $179,038, approximately $88 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 1205 Chestnut St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Amanda E. Stout Elementary School, Southern Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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