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$244,100$159 / 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 93How 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

535 CHESTNUT ST

WEST READING, PA 19611
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,536 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1914
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$244K
$226K low$262K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,479 (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.$65,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$48,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$65,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$65,400

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.0.05
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(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.

M
Wyomissing Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.4 mi
E
Wyomissing Hills Elementary CenterA
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.6 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

535 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 less than 74% of homes in West Reading
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in West Reading
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Reading 19611
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Berks County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Reading 19611

What homes are worth in Reading 19611

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

This home
$135K$448K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Reading 19611.

How it measures up in Reading 19611

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

Estimated value$244,100
CheaperTypical $246,529Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $188Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,536 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,296 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1914
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 535 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest ReadingReading 19611Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$244,10026% of homes48% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15914% of homes26% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,536 ft²72% of homes73% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²53% of homes41% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than191420% of homes15% of homes21% of homes

About 535 Chestnut St

How much is 535 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 535 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA is $244,100 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $226,325 to $261,875. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 535 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA?

535 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,536 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 535 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA built?

535 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA was built in 1914, making it 112 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 535 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA?

535 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 535 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA compare to other homes in Reading 19611?

Among the 2,762 homes in Reading 19611, it is worth more than 48% of them ($244,100 against a typical $246,529), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($159 against a typical $188), it is bigger than 73% of them (1,536 ft² against a typical 1,296 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 2,614 ft²) and it is newer than 15% of them (1914 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 29% 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 535 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 535 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA was $1,479. The county assessed it at $65,400.

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