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Last sold for $115,111 on Sep 29, 2017

225 CHESTNUT ST

WEST READING, PA 19611
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,051 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.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$115,111 · Sep 29, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,094 (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.$92,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$73,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$92,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$92,600

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
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(5)

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(6)

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

M
Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Wyomissing Hills Elementary CenterA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.9 mi

District: Wyomissing Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19611These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,678
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,498 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,985
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,385
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

225 Chestnut 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.

  • Bigger than 94% of homes in West Reading
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Berks County
  • Older than 74% of homes in Berks County

How it measures up in Reading 19611

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19611.

Living area2,051 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 225 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest ReadingReading 19611Berks County
Living areabigger than2,051 ft²94% of homes92% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²64% of homes51% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than192038% of homes29% of homes26% of homes

About 225 Chestnut St

When did 225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA last sell?

225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA last sold on Sep 29, 2017 for $115,111, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA?

225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,051 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA built?

225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA?

225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA is assigned to Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated B; Wyomissing Hills Elementary Center (elementary), rated A. All sit in Wyomissing Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19611?

Among the 2,783 homes in Reading 19611, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,051 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 2,614 ft²) and it is newer than 29% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 225 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA was $2,094. The county assessed it at $92,600.

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