$245,000
SOLD AUG 4, 2025
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,472 Sq Ft
1,307 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$99 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

109 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2025

This home is located at 819 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602 and is currently priced at $245,000, approximately $99 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 819 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.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rosemary Reyes Alvarez

JM Diamond Realty License #RS364519 Listed on: 02/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

Non Subscribing Office

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $974

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,472 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6162
  • Assessor Parcel Number 03-5306-28-99-6162

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$974

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Owner personal property
  • Inclusions: Couch, bed frame, light fixtures Range and Refrigerator are negotiable
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2472
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2472
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 103.16
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2472
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 819

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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 Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 117R
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1306.80
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 387.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 974.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 03-5306-28-99-6162
  • Tax Lot: 6162
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2472
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Close Date: 08/04/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2023
Sold by
Devargas Flora S Vasquez
Bought by
Duarte Santo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2022
Sold by
Justo Dejesus
Bought by
Devargas Flora S Vasquez

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2015
Sold by
Schwambach George A and Schwambach Darren P
Bought by
Dejesus Justo

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2003
Sold by
Schwambach George A and Schwambach Linda A
Bought by
Schwambach Darren and Schwambach George A
Source: Public Records

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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 $60,000 Conestoga Title
Deed $13,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $5,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $245,000 -3.9% $99 / Sq Ft
06/14/2025 06/14/25 Pending -- -- --
02/25/2025 02/25/25 For Sale $255,000 -- $103 / 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 $586 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
2024 $959 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
2023 $944 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
2022 $944 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
2021 $944 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
2020 $935 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
2019 $935 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
2018 $935 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
2017 $929 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
2016 $531 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
2015 $531 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
2014 $488 $21,600 $6,600 $15,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2053848

Bright MLS

APN: 03-5306-28-99-6162