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Last sold for $20,000 on Mar 3, 2009

1408 CHESTER ST

READING, PA 19601
0
Baths
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Mar 3, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$166 (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.$6,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$6,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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 · 1.0 mi
H
Reading Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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

1408 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 88% 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.

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

How 1408 Chester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGlensideReading 19601Berks County
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac74% of homes88% of homes28% of homes

About 1408 Chester St

When did 1408 Chester St, Reading, PA last sell?

1408 Chester St, Reading, PA last sold on Mar 3, 2009 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

What schools serve 1408 Chester St, Reading, PA?

1408 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.

What are the property taxes on 1408 Chester St, Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1408 Chester St, Reading, PA was $166. The county assessed it at $6,100.

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