$22,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2025

738 Chestnut St Reading, PA 19602

Southeast Reading Neighborhood
-- Bed
-- Bath
1,500 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$15 Per Sq Ft

37% Below List Price

34 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2025

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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jimmy Thelusca

(973) 666-1188 jthelusca@pagodarpm.com Pagoda Realty License #RS333622 Listed on: 07/02/2025

Pagoda Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jimmy Thelusca

(973) 666-1188 jthelusca@pagodarpm.com Pagoda Realty License #RS333622 Listed on: 07/02/2025

Pagoda Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $297

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level

Additional Features

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Reading Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-5306-28-98-3938

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$297

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: 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.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1500
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1500
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 23.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 738

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating: Yes

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

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 297.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02-5306-28-98-3938
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Close Date: 08/22/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold $22,000 -37.1% $15 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2025 07/02/25 For Sale $35,000 -- $23 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jimmy Thelusca

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jimmy Thelusca

    Pagoda Realty

    (973) 666-1188

    4 in this area

    133 Total Sales

    Jimmy Thelusca
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2059534

Bright MLS
Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19602 Southeast Reading

738 Chestnut St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 738 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602 and is currently priced at $22,000, approximately $14 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 738 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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