$190,000
SOLD JAN 5, 2023

228 Chestnut St West Reading, PA 19611

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,248 Sq Ft
1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$152 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

15 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Attic
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2023

Beautiful Wyomissing Schools, West Reading middle row in move in condition and offers both ample interior living space plus a very nice fenced rear yard with off street parking for one car but could easily be expanded to for up to 3 to 4 cars! The home has just been given a makeover with a lot of new flooring and fresh paint throughout plus converted to high efficiency gas heating and an improved modern kitchen! The main level features a formal living & dining room with new laminate flooring, 20 handle modern kitchen with new Corian countertops, built-in dishwasher, electric range/oven, refrigerator, microwave, tin backsplash and large convenient laundry room with laundry tub with remaining washer & dryer and an outside exit to the large fenced yard with stone off street parking. Level 2 features 3 BRS and a full bath. 2 of the BRS have brand new carpeting and one has oak hardwood flooring. Level 3 is the finished attic BR 4 and also has brand new carpeting. A few more major updates and features include a newer main architectural shingle roof and rear rubber roof, 200 AMP breaker panel plus a sub panel, some replacement windows, covered front porch, rear patio, high efficiency gas forced air heat, gas hot water heater and newer vinyl siding. The West Reading U&O inspection has been done, repairs completed and awaiting the Borough reinspection. This beauty is well priced, easy to show and conveniently located near major roads, the Reading Hospital, schools, shopping and all of the activities West Reading has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jose Candelaria

(610) 207-8066 jcandelaria@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193774L Listed on: 11/18/2022

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Brittney Whitford

(610) 780-8285 brittney@daryltillman.com Daryl Tillman Realty Group License #RS343457

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,406

Year Built

  • Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • 1,248 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Drain

Home Security

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Stone Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4137
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-06-39-4137

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Reading Subdivision

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,406

Year Built

Built in 1920 | Remodeled in 2022

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Microwave Oven.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2022-11-18
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Renovated: 2022
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Beautiful Wyomissing Schools, West Reading middle row in move in condition and offers both ample interior living space plus a very nice fenced rear yard with off street parking for one car but could easily be expanded to for up to 3 to 4 cars! The home has just been given a makeover with a lot of new flooring and fresh paint throughout plus converted to high efficiency gas heating and an improved modern kitchen! The main level features a formal living & dining room with new laminate flooring, 20 handle modern kitchen with new Corian countertops, built-in dishwasher, electric range/oven, refrigerator, microwave, tin backsplash and large convenient laundry room with laundry tub with remaining washer & dryer and an outside exit to the large fenced yard with stone off street parking. Level 2 features 3 BRS and a full bath. 2 of the BRS have brand new carpeting and one has oak hardwood flooring. Level 3 is the finished attic BR 4 and also has brand new carpeting. A few more major updates and features include a newer main architectural shingle roof and rear rubber roof, 200 AMP breaker panel plus a sub panel, some replacement windows, covered front porch, rear patio, high efficiency gas forced air heat, gas hot water heater and newer vinyl siding. The West Reading U&O inspection has been done, repairs completed and awaiting the Borough reinspection. This beauty is well priced, easy to show and conveniently located near major roads, the Reading Hospital, schools, shopping and all of the activities West Reading has to offer.
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Carpet, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Rear Entrance, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Drain, Full
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1248
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1248
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 152.24
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1248
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 228

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Rubber
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Stone Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 31000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15900.00
  • Land Use Code: 111R
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1588196
  • School Tax: 1526.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2406.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-06-39-4137
  • Tax Lot: 4137
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1248
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 01/05/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2022
Closed on
Dec 21, 2022
Sold by
Equity Trust Company Custodian Fbo Jerem
Bought by
Voigt Jesse A and Voigt Lauren C
Seller's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Brittney Whitford
Daryl Tillman Realty Group
List Price
$185,000
Sold Price
$190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
2.7%
Views
25
Current Estimated Value
$234,132

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,132
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.27%
Original Mortgage
$157,250
Outstanding Balance
$152,535
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$83,483

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2022
Closed on
Aug 15, 2022
Sold by
Delgado Renae L L
Bought by
Equity Trust Company
Seller's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
224.88%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 7, 2004
Sold by
Delgado Luis A and Delgado Renae L
Bought by
Delgado Renae L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2003
Sold by
Martin Sandra Jane
Bought by
Delgado Luis A and Delgado Renae L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$47,920
Interest Rate
6.15%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $190,000 Stewart Title
Deed $120,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $59,900 Fidelity Natl Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $157,250 Construction
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $47,920 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $11,980 No Value Available
Closed $11,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/05/2023 01/05/23 Sold $190,000 0.0% $152 / Sq Ft
12/05/2022 12/05/22 Price Changed $190,000 +2.7% $152 / Sq Ft
12/04/2022 12/04/22 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2022 11/18/22 For Sale $185,000 +54.2% $148 / Sq Ft
08/15/2022 08/15/22 Sold $120,000 -4.0% $96 / Sq Ft
07/06/2022 07/06/22 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2022 07/06/22 For Sale $125,000 -- $100 / 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 $1,061 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
2024 $2,592 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
2023 $1,721 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
2022 $2,406 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
2021 $2,364 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
2020 $2,295 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
2019 $2,248 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
2018 $2,184 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
2017 $2,136 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
2016 $688 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
2015 $688 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
2014 $665 $46,900 $15,900 $31,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2023746

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-06-39-4137