NOT LISTED FOR SALE

460 Chestnut St West Reading, PA 19611

Estimated Value: $219,503 - $284,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,896 Sq Ft
$133/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2020

Last sale price $152,900 $81 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,546/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Bay Window
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of September 2020

Large 5 bedroom 2 full bath home that owners have enjoyed for 60 years! Newer roof, windows, furnace, and carpet. 2 Full Baths! Close to schools, parks, hospital, and all West Reading amenities. Refrigerator, washer, dryer, and 2 window A.C. units all remain. Lovely front porch and second floor porch off of the master bedroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Wertz

RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 08/17/2020

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Wertz

RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 08/17/2020

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,666

Year Built

  • Built in 1901

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls
  • Rubber Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,896 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wyomissing Hills Elementary School
  • West Reading Middle School
  • Wyomissing High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3376
  • Assessor Parcel Number 93-5306-05-29-3376

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Reading Subdivision

Security

  • Storm Doors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,666

Year Built

Built in 1901

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, & Window A/C Units
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Large 5 bedroom 2 full bath home that owners have enjoyed for 60 years! Newer roof, windows, furnace, and carpet. 2 Full Baths! Close to schools, parks, hospital, and all West Reading amenities. Refrigerator, washer, dryer, and 2 window A.C. units all remain. Lovely front porch and second floor porch off of the master bedroom.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Replacement, Screens
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Floors In Unit Count: 3
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1896
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1896
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 80.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1896
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 460

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Alley
  • Roof: Rubber
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Monthly Average Electric: 64
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 768.00
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas Avg Month: 106.00
  • Gas Prev12 Months: 1272.00
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiant, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • Elementary School: WYOMISSING HILLS
  • Middle School: WEST READING
  • High School: WYOMISSING
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: WYOMISSING HILLS
  • High School: WYOMISSING
  • Middle Or Junior School: WEST READING

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 58300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15900.00
  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • 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: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1587515
  • School Tax: 2367.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3666.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 93-5306-05-29-3376
  • Tax Lot: 3376
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1896
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/29/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2020
Closed on
Sep 28, 2020
Sold by
Heckler Ammon T and Heckler Elizabeth L
Bought by
Wertz Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Robert Wertz
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Robert Wertz
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$152,900
Sold Price
$152,900
Total Days on Market
1
Current Estimated Value
$251,626

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,726
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.41%
Original Mortgage
$122,320
Outstanding Balance
$110,019
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$133,958
Source: Public Records

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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
Wertz Benjamin $152,900 Signature Abstract
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wertz Benjamin $122,320
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/29/2020 09/29/20 Sold $152,900 0.0% $81 / Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2020 08/17/20 For Sale $152,900 -- $81 / 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 $1,678 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
2024 $4,101 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
2023 $2,722 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
2022 $3,807 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
2021 $3,741 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
2020 $3,631 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
2019 $3,556 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
2018 $3,456 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
2017 $3,379 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
2016 $1,089 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
2015 $1,089 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
2014 $1,052 $74,200 $15,900 $58,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Robert Wertz

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Robert Wertz

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 413-1346

    5 in this area

    27 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK362472

Bright MLS

APN: 93-5306-05-29-3376

Pennsylvania Berks County West Reading 19611

460 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA

This home is located at 460 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA 19611 since 17 August 2020 and is currently estimated at $251,626, approximately $132 per square foot. This property was built in 1901. 460 Chestnut St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including West Reading Elementary Center, Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center, and Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School.

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