NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1053 Reading Ave Boyertown, PA 19512

5 Beds
5 Baths
5,276 Sq Ft
90.01 Acres

Last Sold May 05, 2020

Last sale price $725,000 $137 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 90.01 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Attic
  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of May 2020

Magnificent 200 year old stately stone colonial! This home features a grand center hall entry, formal living and dining rooms with fireplaces, a spacious eat-in cherry kitchen, plus a bonus area on the main floor with an additional bedroom, office or study, a family room with a walk-in FP and second kitchen, laundry area and 1 1/2 baths. This portion was once utilized as a one bedroom apartment. The second floor contains four bedrooms, multiple fireplaces and a walk up attic that is fully floored. To the rear of the home are two spacious one bedroom apartments with completely separate entrances. Each contains a living room, eat-in kitchen, spacious bedroom, laundry area and full bath. Behind he home is the original smoke house with brick lined bake oven! The large bank barn is in great condition and has water and electric. There are additional outbuildings plus a spring house. A portion of the land is leased as an orchard (approx. 19 acres). The picturesque lands extend to Poplar Road and travel north on Poplar as well as approximately 53 acres across Rt. 562 and continue to Douglass Drive and extend with additional frontage along Douglass. The property is currently in Act 319, however a natural subdivision is being done to offer the house, barn and apartments on approx. 37 acres for $750,000.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Herb

(610) 656-4663 greg.herb@herbrealestate.com Herb Real Estate, Inc. License #RM048404C Listed on: 10/23/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Herb

(610) 656-4663 greg.herb@herbrealestate.com Herb Real Estate, Inc. License #RM048404C Listed on: 10/23/2018

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,818

Year Built

  • Built in 1800

Lot Details

  • 90.01 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned RR

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Wood Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 5,276 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Spring House

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3215
  • Assessor Parcel Number 41-5386-09-05-3215

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,818

Year Built

Built in 1800

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Remarks Public: Magnificent 200 year old stately stone colonial! This home features a grand center hall entry, formal living and dining rooms with fireplaces, a spacious eat-in cherry kitchen, plus a bonus area on the main floor with an additional bedroom, office or study, a family room with a walk-in FP and second kitchen, laundry area and 1 1/2 baths. This portion was once utilized as a one bedroom apartment. The second floor contains four bedrooms, multiple fireplaces and a walk up attic that is fully floored. To the rear of the home are two spacious one bedroom apartments with completely separate entrances. Each contains a living room, eat-in kitchen, spacious bedroom, laundry area and full bath. Behind he home is the original smoke house with brick lined bake oven! The large bank barn is in great condition and has water and electric. There are additional outbuildings plus a spring house. A portion of the land is leased as an orchard (approx. 19 acres). The picturesque lands extend to Poplar Road and travel north on Poplar as well as approximately 53 acres across Rt. 562 and continue to Douglass Drive and extend with additional frontage along Douglass. The property is currently in Act 319, however a natural subdivision is being done to offer the house, barn and apartments on approx. 37 acres for $750,000.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Center Hall
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 5276
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5276
  • Net Sq Ft: 5276.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 180.04
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5276
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1053

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed, Barn/Farm Building, Spring House
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Wood
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: BOYERTOWN AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397307

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 157500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 41500.00
  • Land Use Code: 801
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 90.01
  • Lot Dimensions: 90.01
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3920836.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RR

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1501154
  • School Tax: 5439.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7818.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 41-5386-09-05-3215
  • Tax Lot: 3215
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 05/05/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BOYERTOWN AREA

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2020 05/05/20 Sold $725,000 -23.7% $137 / Sq Ft
02/17/2020 02/17/20 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2019 11/01/19 Price Changed $949,900 -4.5% $180 / Sq Ft
08/14/2019 08/14/19 For Sale $995,000 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft
06/21/2019 06/21/19 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2019 04/23/19 Price Changed $995,000 -9.5% $189 / Sq Ft
10/23/2018 10/23/18 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $208 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1009987528

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