
531 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
What This Townhouse Offers
Spacious third-floor 1-bedroom, 1-bath rental located at 531 Chestnut St, Unit 3. This unit features updated flooring, fresh paint throughout, and a renovated... kitchen. A stainless steel refrigerator is in place and stove will be installed prior to tenant move-in. Electric heat. Enjoy a private balcony overlooking the city, offering additional outdoor living space. Tenant pays: electric heat and electricity. Owner pays: water, sewer, and trash. Parking may be available by contacting the church located behind the property. No pets permitted. Great location. Please submit an application and schedule your showing today!
Unit
- $1,100 / month
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 800 sq. ft.
- Available Now
531 Chestnut St is a townhome for rent in Reading, PA
Townhome Details
Home Design
- Built in 1900
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Interior Unit Townhome
Interior Spaces
- 800 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
Kitchen
- Six Burner Stove
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- 1 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom
- 1 Bedroom
- Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels
Parking
- Parking Fee
Lot Details
- 1307 Sq Ft Lot
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Electricity Available
- Natural Gas Available
- Phone Available
- Public Water Source
- Water Available
- Electric Water Heater
- Public Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $1,100
- 12-Month Lease Term
- Available 2025-12-22
- Assessor Parcel Number 04-5306-27-89-2122
- Tenant pays for electricity, gas, heat
- The owner pays for services (all), trash collection, water
- Rent includes water, trash removal
- No Smoking Allowed
- Residential Lease
Community Details
Overview
- Reading Subdivision
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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Reading, PA 19602

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Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable100 / 100
Transit
Some public transit50 / 100
Driveability
Fairly drivable50 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active68 / 100
Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Tyson-Schoener El School
Grades PK-5
Public
Southwest Middle School
Grades 6-8
Public
SOUTHWEST MS
Grades K-8
Public
St. Peter School
Grades K-8
Private
Central Middle School
Grades K-8
Public
I-Lead Charter School
Grades 9-12
Charter
Reading Senior High School
Grades 9-12
Public
Covenant Christian Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Reading Area Community College
Walk: 16 min (0.8 mi)
Alvernia University
Drive: 5 min (2.3 mi)
Albright College
Drive: 6 min (3.2 mi)
Penn State Berks
Drive: 8 min (4.4 mi)
Discover Fourth Ward, Reading, PA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 531 Chestnut St proximity to Reading Towne Center, Shops at the ROC, and Reading Station Outlet Center. Reading Towne Center is 1.2 miles away, and Shops at the ROC is within a 22 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 50, 531 Chestnut St has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 34.9 miles. Transit options include Coatesville Amtrak and Thorndale.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 531 Chestnut St are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 2 miles, including Naeg Planetarium and Reading Public Museum.
Airports
Living in Fourth Ward provides easy access to Lehigh Valley International, located just 59 minutes from 531 Chestnut St.
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