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$220,046$154 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $62,500 on Sep 5, 2003

1259 CHESTER ST

READING, PA 19601
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,425 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
3,049 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$220K
$208K low$232K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$62,500 · Sep 5, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,230 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$45,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$30,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Glenside Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Northwest Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Reading School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19601These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.128
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.30%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,948
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,822 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$37,188
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$48,532
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

1259 Chester St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 80% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Reading 19601
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Reading 19601

What homes are worth in Reading 19601

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$76K$435K

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Reading 19601.

How it measures up in Reading 19601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19601.

Estimated value$220,046
CheaperTypical $169,957Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$154
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,425 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1900Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 1259 Chester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlensideReading 19601Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$220,04663% of homes80% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15462% of homes83% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,425 ft²42% of homes35% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²64% of homes82% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than194578% of homes88% of homes36% of homes

About 1259 Chester St

How much is 1259 Chester St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1259 Chester St, Reading, PA is $220,046 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $207,742 to $232,350. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1259 Chester St, Reading, PA last sell?

1259 Chester St, Reading, PA last sold on Sep 5, 2003 for $62,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1259 Chester St, Reading, PA?

1259 Chester St, Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,425 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 1259 Chester St, Reading, PA built?

1259 Chester St, Reading, PA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1259 Chester St, Reading, PA?

1259 Chester St, Reading, PA is assigned to Glenside Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Northwest Middle School (middle), rated D; Reading Senior High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Reading School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1259 Chester St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19601?

Among the 7,556 homes in Reading 19601, it is worth more than 80% of them ($220,046 against a typical $169,957), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($154 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,425 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²) and it is newer than 88% of them (1945 against a typical 1900). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 21% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1259 Chester St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1259 Chester St, Reading, PA was $1,230. The county assessed it at $45,300.

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