3539 Chestnut St Reading, PA 19605
Estimated payment $1,440/month
Total Views
5,365
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,080
Sq Ft
$190
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Deck
- Traditional Architecture
- No HOA
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Wood Flooring
- Crown Molding
About This Home
This well-maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bath semi-detached home is located at the top of Laureldale and offers a comfortable, practical layout with tasteful updates throughout. Step into a spacious living room featuring hardwood floors and crown molding. The kitchen and dining area offer a convenient open layout, with a renovated kitchen that includes granite counter tops and a 5-burner gas stove featuring an air fryer and griddle top—great for versatile cooking. Upstairs, you'll find a large primary bedroom with hardwood flooring, along with a second bedroom and a full bath to complete the upper level. The open basement with high ceilings provides plenty of potential for storage, a home gym, or future finished space. Enjoy time outdoors on the back deck or in the backyard. This home is also conveniently located close to major highways, schools, shopping, and dining—ideal for daily living and commuting.
Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,501
Year Built
- Built in 1965
Lot Details
- 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
- West Facing Home
- Property is in very good condition
Parking
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Semi-Detached or Twin Home
- Traditional Architecture
- Flat Roof Shape
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,080 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Traditional Floor Plan
- Crown Molding
- Living Room
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Gas Oven or Range
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Unfinished Basement
- Heated Basement
- Walk-Up Access
- Water Proofing System
- Sump Pump
- Laundry in Basement
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 100 Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Deck
- Suburban Location
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 7755
- Assessor Parcel Number 57-5319-18-21-7755
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,104 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
| 2024 | $3,334 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
| 2023 | $3,161 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
| 2022 | $3,110 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
| 2021 | $3,059 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
| 2020 | $3,059 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
| 2019 | $2,997 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
| 2018 | $2,895 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
| 2017 | $2,842 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
| 2016 | $881 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
| 2015 | $881 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
| 2014 | $881 | $67,700 | $28,000 | $39,700 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/25/2025 05/25/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/23/2025 05/23/25 | For Sale | $205,000 | +75.2% | $190 / Sq Ft |
| 04/20/2018 04/20/18 | Sold | $117,000 | -6.4% | $108 / Sq Ft |
| 03/13/2018 03/13/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/12/2018 03/12/18 | For Sale | $125,000 | -- | $116 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $117,000 | None Available | |
| Deed | $90,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $2,467 | FHA | |
| Closed | $3,082 | FHA | |
| Open | $27,753 | FHA | |
| Open | $112,760 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $114,880 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $33,900 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $63,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
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Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2055276
APN: 57-5319-18-21-7755
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