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$330,000$201 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

3501 CHESTNUT ST

READING, PA 19605
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,638 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.
0.28 ac
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.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$330K
$299K low$361K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,726 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$105,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$40,600

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.0.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Neighborhood
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckShed · 288 ft²Pool house

Transaction History(1)

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
Muhlenberg Elementary CenterD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
M
Muhlenberg Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 0.9 mi
H
Muhlenberg High SchoolD
High · Grades 10–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Muhlenberg School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19605These 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.69
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.132
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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.22,354
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,307 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,848
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,264
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

3501 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.

  • Worth more than 97% of homes in Laureldale
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Laureldale
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Laureldale
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Laureldale
  • Older than 88% of homes in Reading 19605

What homes are worth in Reading 19605

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

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$156K$560K

This home is worth more than 59% of homes in Reading 19605.

How it measures up in Reading 19605

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Reading 19605.

Estimated value$330,000
CheaperTypical $299,371Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$201
CheaperTypical $191Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area1,638 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1964Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 3501 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLaureldaleReading 19605Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$330,00097% of homes59% of homes55% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20177% of homes60% of homes57% of homes
Living areabigger than1,638 ft²86% of homes59% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac93% of homes70% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than192019% of homes12% of homes26% of homes

About 3501 Chestnut St

How much is 3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA is $330,000 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $299,017 to $360,983. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA last sell?

3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA?

3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,638 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA built?

3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA?

3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA is assigned to Muhlenberg Elementary Center (elementary), rated D+; Muhlenberg Middle School (middle), rated D; Muhlenberg High School (high), rated D. All sit in Muhlenberg School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19605?

Among the 7,547 homes in Reading 19605, it is worth more than 59% of them ($330,000 against a typical $299,371), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($201 against a typical $191), it is bigger than 59% of them (1,638 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1920 against a typical 1964). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 55% 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 3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3501 Chestnut St, Reading, PA was $1,726. The county assessed it at $105,800.

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