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Property Description
1048 Chestnut Street in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a classic brick townhouse offering 1,238 square feet of living space. Built in 1900, this two-story home features three bedrooms and one bathroom, making it a suitable option for families or investors seeking a property with historic charm. Unfinished attic offers an opportunity to create a 4th bedroom. The property's stone exterior not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also offers durability. Located in the Southeast Community neighborhood of Reading, the home is in proximity to several schools, including Amanda E. Stout Elementary School, Southern Middle School, and Reading Senior High School. **Highest and Best by 5 P. M. Friday, May 30**
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1048 Chestnut St
General
- Sold For: $140,000
- Taxes: $843 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2057570
- Added to Site: 240 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: Berks
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Driving Directions: 422 BUS E toward Reading, Right onto S 2nd St, Left on Franklin, Right onto S 10th, Left onto Chestnut, home is on the Right
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Other
- Windows: Replacement
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,238
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,238 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,238 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 871
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Features: Level
- Zoning: R3
- Lot Description: Level
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $104.93
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $335
- City/TownTax: $339
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $169
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $18,700
- Tax Amount: $843
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1238
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 40
Listed by Century 21 Gold, Anthony Borelli
Sold by Ramus Realty Group, Marisol Lynn Torres
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Schools
Schools serving 1048 Chestnut St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Amanda E Stout Elementary School 321 South 10th Street, Reading, PA 19602 | PK-4 | 0.1 mi |
Southern Middle School, Reading, PA 931 Chestnut Street, Reading, PA 19602 | 5-8 | 0.1 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1048 Chestnut St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/25/2025
Sold
$140,000
7.78%
MLS
5/26/2025
Listed
$129,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1048 Chestnut Street, Reading, PA 19602 (MLS# PABK2057570) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $140,000 on June 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 1048 Chestnut Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

