306 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19611
OFF MARKET

306 Chestnut St
Reading, PA 19611

  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,426 sqft

$234,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,539/mo*
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$234,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 4, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,539/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,426 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Here is a chance to own a home in the Wyomissing Area School District for under $142,000 and have property taxes of less than $3,000 per year. According to the public record, this West Reading Borough home was built in 1910. The recent owner replaced all the carpeting on the first and second floors and painted the interior. The main floor has a living room, dining room, and kitchen, The kitchen has a door that leads to the fenced rear yard. At the rear of the yard is a one-car garage that can be accessed from the rear alleyway. The second floor has a front bedroom, two pass-through bedrooms, and a full bath. The fourth bedroom is located in the attic area which is accessed through bedroom number two. There are laundry hook-ups in the basement which also has a bilco-styled exit to the rear yard. The kitchen has oak cabinets, gas range/oven, and a dishwasher. The home is heated by gas-fired hot water radiators. If you enjoy eating out at the local West Reading pubs the location is a winner. The home is just a block away from the Third and Spruce Cafe and Brewers Bar and Grill. Have a look at the home photos and consider a personal tour.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 306 Chestnut St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 6
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Carport, Garage

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1742 sqft

Price History for 306 Chestnut St

DatePriceEventSource
11/18/2020$143,000Sold
N/A
09/29/2020$141,900PendingAgent Provided
08/19/2020$141,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/30/2020$145,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/21/2020$149,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/24/2018$71,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in West Reading

Last updated April 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,215
Assessment$59,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 306 Chestnut St

Address
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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
387 Oak Ter, Reading, PA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$232,500
08/29/25
3
1
1,232
206 Chestnut St, West Reading, PA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$255,000
12/04/25
3
1
1,232
220 Spruce St, West Reading, PA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$232,000
06/05/25
3
1
1,428
220 S 2nd Ave, Reading, PA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$225,000
12/22/25
2
1
1,200
432 Sunset Rd, West Reading, PA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$200,000
08/18/25
3
2
1,120
201 Spruce St, West Reading, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$71,525
07/08/25
3
2
1,245
263 W Buttonwood St, Reading, PA
0.60
Single-Family Home
$160,000
02/12/26
5
1
1,384
251 N Front St, Reading, PA
0.68
Single-Family Home
$200,000
04/17/26
5
1
1,738
397 Pine St, West Reading, PA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$305,000
05/26/26
4
2
2,010
107 S Park Rd, Wyomissing, PA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$210,500
07/16/25
3
1
1,472

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What Locals Say about West Reading

At least 62 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 79 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say parking is easy

  • 60 % Say there are community events

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 28 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Court N
    "We love west reading. My neighbors are nice. Always speak to the police. Amazing school district. #1 in the area"
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  • Felicia K.
    "There’s so many different things to do within walking distance. It’s quiet and people are friendly. "
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  • Sleepysharon
    "Nice parks and trails, excellent school district. Only area with growth, and a great Main Street with activists always happening."
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  • Dr.S
    "I drive my car by myself, and I love it. It's very quiet and peaceful in this neighborhood, and there's almost never a lot of traffic. "
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  • Rodney A.
    "nice walking area and museum is nearby to walk and enjoy. all dogs are required to be on a leash. there's a park that some people will allow their dogs to run"
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  • Rodney A.
    "daddy/ daughter dance egg hunts kiddie Christmas party farmers market great main street shops in my neighborhood we have great neighbors. "
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  • Jailyn M.
    "My commute is fine I work down the street and everything is within perfect walking or driving distance which is perfect."
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  • Tish D.
    "West Reading is a very nice neighborhood. They have a lot of events for the community. It’s also very safe, you always see police patrolling."
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  • Danhorman
    "They would like to walk their dogs around. There are a lot of places to take them. Some people don’t pick up the dog poop. That really grinds my gears!"
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  • andrea r
    "nice area close to everything. nice place to raise family outside of the city. playground and pool nearby. great area for walking, close to Penn Ave shops bars and restaurants. almost always events happening as well"
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  • Breigh B.
    "The two major roads in the area are a mile or less away in either direction. There’s usually lots of traffic on the road that connects West Reading to those highways, though. Lots of traffic lights and stops."
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  • Alexascloud
    "I can walk to most places because most places i need to go are close. However, if there is anywhere I need to go that I would not be comfortable walking (such as the mall or a Walmart) I can always take the bus since the barta bus goes to most places around town "
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  • Michele_ocallaghan
    "West Reading has great walk ability. Penn Avenue is full of small businesses. It is very safe and dog-friendly."
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  • Sdemmimg
    " West Reading has a small community feel where you can walk to many things and on a major bus route. It is also centrally located with many major cities being under an hour away."
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  • Danhorman
    "West Reading is an awesome place to live if you want convenient walking to everything. Shopping, Restaurants, Parks, Museum. It’s all here. "
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  • Robinhorman
    "Perfect mix of residential and commercial properties with a great small business community. We also have a hospital, museum, arboretum and hiking/biking trails. "
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  • siggins1
    "A Main Street Community with excellent restaurants, pubs and unique retail/shopping. Excellent recreation facilities with community swimming pool and summer recreation programs."
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  • chala59
    "I used to live there. It was a great safe area. You get every shop, restaurant or entertainment centers in one spot. If you have kids you will have a very good schools in one of the best school district"
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  • Vanessa D.
    "Plenty to do; Central location to just about anything you need. "
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  • Megan
    "I used to live on Penn Ave with Friends that lived on Wayne Ave and there was always plenty of off street parking available, the community was always great. You are located conveniently to all the great events they hold on Penn ave and the hospital and museum. "
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  • Pat R.
    "Can walk any where and great shops and restaurants. Only thing missing----a big name grocery store!"
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306 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19611 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,426 sqft single-family home built in 1910. This property is not currently available for sale. 306 Chestnut St was last sold on Nov 18, 2020 for $143,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 306 Chestnut St is $234,900.