1120 Chester Street, Reading, PA 19601 - Photo 1

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$135,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
3 Beds
2 Full Baths
2,236 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

Opportunity knocks in Reading! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath semi-detached home offers solid potential for the right buyer. Featuring a classic all-brick exterior, this property is ready for someone with vision to bring it back to life. The home is in need of renovation due to fire damage in one of the bedrooms, making it an ideal project for investors, flippers, or buyers looking to build equity through improvements. With a functional layout and good bones, this is your chance to customize and create a space that fits your style. Whether you're looking for your next investment or a home to make your own, 1120 Chester St presents a great value-add opportunity in the City of Reading.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1120 Chester St

General

Sold For: $135,000
Taxes: $1,699 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: PABK2070162
Added to Site: 97 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Other

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 3
Bedrooms Upper: 3

Parking

Total Spaces: 3
Parking Type: Off Street

Location

Area: Reading City (10201)
Municipality: READING CITY
County: BERKS
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School Information

School District: Reading
High School: Reading Senior

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Other
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Construction: Brick
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full
Foundation: Stone
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 2,236
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 1,118 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,118 Sq. Ft.
Unfin. Above Grnd: 1,118 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1940
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Below Average

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,484
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: 161 RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $133.27
Assessment Year: 2026
School Tax: $660
City/TownTax: $707
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $332
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $36,800
Tax Amount: $1,699
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1118

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 5767

Listed by RE/MAX Of Reading, Jacob Henry Eckert
Sold by Iron Valley Real Estate Keystone, Elaine Smith

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— 1120 Chester St —

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Schools

Schools serving 1120 Chester St

School District:Reading School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Glenside El School 500 Lackawanna Street, Reading, PA 19601	PK-4	0.6 mi
Northwest Middle School 1000 North Front Street, Reading, PA 19601	5-8	0.8 mi
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604	9-12	2.1 mi

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Price & Sales History for 1120 Chester St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

6/09/2026

Sold

$135,000

-9.4%

MLS

5/01/2026

Price Reduced

$149,000

-3.87%

MLS

4/07/2026

Listed

$155,000

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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.

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1120 Chester Street, Reading, PA 19601 (MLS# PABK2070162) is a Single Family property that was sold at $135,000 on June 09, 2026. Want to learn more about 1120 Chester Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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