228 Chestnut St
West Reading, PA 19611
4 bd 1 ba 1,248 sqft Built 1920 Lot 1,742 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$120,000
Aug 15, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2024 | Listed for rent | $1,900 | Avail |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Listed for rent | $2,000 | Avail |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Sold | $190,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 5, 2023 | Sold | $190,000 | BrightMLS |
| Dec 5, 2022 | Price changed | $190,000 | BrightMLS |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Listed | $185,000 | BrightMLS |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Sold | $120,000 | MLS #PABK2018408 |
| Jul 6, 2022 | Listed | $125,000 | MLS #PABK2018408 |
| Oct 22, 2003 | Sold | $59,900 | Public Record |
| Mar 22, 1996 | Sold | $54,900 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,502 |
| 2025 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,502 |
| 2023 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $1,720 |
| 2022 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,406 |
| 2021 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,364 |
| 2020 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,295 |
| 2019 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,248 |
| 2018 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,184 |
| 2017 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,136 |
| 2016 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,099 |
| 2015 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,062 |
| 2014 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,041 |
| 2013 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $2,019 |
| 2012 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $1,998 |
| 2011 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $1,985 |
| 2010 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $1,966 |
| 2009 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $1,918 |
| 2008 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $1,768 |
| 2007 | $31,000 | $15,900 | $46,900 | $1,768 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
townhomes
Stories
3
Beds
4
Baths
1
Living area
1,248 sqft
Lot size
1,742 sqft
ZIP code
19611
City
West Reading
Street
Chestnut St
Coordinates
40.33273, -75.94378
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$720
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 228 Chestnut St last sell?
228 Chestnut St most recently sold on Aug 15, 2022 for $120,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 228 Chestnut St?
The most recent total assessment for 228 Chestnut St (year 2026) is $46,900 with $2,502 in property tax.
How does 228 Chestnut St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 60.9% below the last sale price of $120,000.
When was 228 Chestnut St built?
228 Chestnut St was built in 1920.
How does 228 Chestnut St compare to others on Chestnut St?
We track 8 other properties on Chestnut St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Chestnut St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 228 Chestnut St?
228 Chestnut St is a 4 bed, 1 bath, 1,248 sqft, 1,742 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 228 Chestnut St a flip candidate?
Yes — 228 Chestnut St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 228 Chestnut St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 228 Chestnut St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.9%
Implied 1-yr
+15.7%
2026 Q3
$281.2K
2026 Q4
$290K
ZIP 19611 — Median Price History + Forecast
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