1120 Chester St

Reading, PA 19601

$155,000
Price
3
Beds
1,118 Sq. Ft.
$139 / Sq. Ft.
1,118
Sq. Ft.
$139
per Sq. Ft.
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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...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.
  1. Listed by Jacob Henry Eckert • RE/MAX Of Reading
    P: (610)-914-8831 jeckert@goberkscounty.com

Property Details for 1120 Chester Street

Tax ID Number
19-5307-13-14-5767
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Other
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/07/2026 10:28 AM

Property Details for 1120 Chester Street

StatusActive
MLS #PABK2070162
Days on Market2
Taxes$1,699 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
CountyBerks County
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Building Information for 1120 Chester Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1940Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,484 SF

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$781

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Property Information for 1120 Chester Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: READING SENIOR (BERKS PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $36,800
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $332
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $21,600
  • City Town Tax: $707
  • Land Assessed Value: $15,200
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Zoning: 161 RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 5767
  • School Tax: $660
  • Tax Page Number: 47
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Other
  • Stories: Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,118.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1466186
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Annually
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street - # of Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1120 Chester Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2070162

$155,000—
May 11, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1460276447

$52,000—
May 1, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #697462104

$52,000

-1.4% / yr

Jun 24, 2014

Expired

BRIGHT #1007298556

$49,900—
Jun 25, 2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007298556

$59,900—
May 31, 2013

Expired

BRIGHT #1009508738

$65,000—
May 8, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009508738

$75,000—
Sep 15, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #263162823

$62,000—
Sep 15, 2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1005866336

$62,000—
Aug 18, 2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1005866336

—
Jul 29, 2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005866336

$65,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/07/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2070162

$155,000
05/11/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1460276447

$52,000
05/01/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #697462104

$52,000

-1.4% / yr

06/24/2014

Expired

BRIGHT #1007298556

$49,900
06/25/2013

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007298556

$59,900
05/31/2013

Expired

BRIGHT #1009508738

$65,000
05/08/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009508738

$75,000
09/15/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #263162823

$62,000
09/15/2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1005866336

$62,000
08/18/2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1005866336

—
07/29/2008

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005866336

$65,000

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Public Records for 1120 Chester Street

Taxable ValueLand$15,200Additions$21,600Total$36,800
Tax Record2025$999 ($83 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,118 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,118 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,485 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940CountyBERKSAPN19530713145767

Schools near 1120 Chester Street

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Glenside El School
Public - PK to 4
Northwest Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Reading Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Southwest Middle School
Public - 6 to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Glenside El School
PublicPK to 4

Northwest Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Southwest Middle School
Public6 to 7

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1120 Chester Street, Reading, PA 19601

1120 Chester Street is a townhouse for sale in Reading, PA 19601. This property was listed for sale on April 7, 2026 by RE/MAX Of Reading, it's currently listed at $155,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on May 11, 2021. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Glenside El School, Northwest Middle School and Reading Senior High School. 1120 Chester Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,118 sqft townhouse built in 1940.

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