$1,335,600
PENDING

1160 Old Bernville Rd Reading, PA 19605

Bern Neighborhood

Estimated payment $8,241/month

Total Views 3,014
4 Beds
5 Baths
3,294 Sq Ft
$405 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Water Access
  • 14.65 Acre Lot
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Second Garage
  • Carriage House
  • No HOA

About This Home

THIS IS AN AUCTION. THE STARTING BID IS NO INDICATION OF THE FINAL SELLING PRICE!
Online Only Real Estate Auction
Prime Berks County: 14.65 Acre Gentleman’s Estate with
4BR, 5 Bath Historic Masterpiece, 110’x42’ Updated Bank Barn, 70’x48’ Utility Building, Pond and Numerous Other Buildings- (Previously Listed at 1.8M- Starting Bid- $750k)

(Bern Twp, Berks County)

Perfect for Businesses of All Kinds, Horse or Car Enthusiasts, Personal Residence as a Gentleman’s Farm, Entertaining Space Abounds. Endless Possibilities!

1160 Old Bernville Rd, Reading PA 19605

Important Dates
Property Open House: Saturday, June 14th 1-3pm
Auction Close: Tuesday, June 25th 2025 @ 6pm
Zoned Highway Commercial/Limited Industry- 4BR, 5 Bath Home with Commercial Kitchen- Home Features Central A/C, Hot Water Heat and Whole Home Generator- 2 Impressive Stone Fireplaces- Updated 110’x42’ Bank Barn Currently Used as Event Space- 70’x48’ Building with (2) 14’x18’ Roll Up Doors- Nestled Between Rt.183 and Old Bernville road for Excellent Access and Visibility- Numerous Porches, Flagstone Patios and Walkways, Stone Waterfall Feature- House and Barn overlook a Serene Pond- Vinyl Fencing with Paddocks and Run in Shed- Well Maintained and Move in Ready- Total Taxes Approximately $10,000/yr
Seller is extremely motivated. Be prepared to purchase this Once in a Lifetime Property! Easy access to all major routes. Zoning would allow theaters, warehouses, indoor grow space, vehicle sales, offices, garden centers, food facilities, restaurants/taverns. Multiple businesses can be on the property. Endless Possibilities!
Also marketed on Bright MLS under MLS# PABK2058234

Listing Agent

Ryan Groff

Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA License #RS287487 Listed on: 06/03/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,379

Year Built

  • Built in 1850

Lot Details

  • 14.65 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned H-C AND L-I

Home Design

  • Carriage House
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,294 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a pond
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Schuylkill Valley Middle School
  • Schuylkill Valley High School

Farming

  • Corn Crib Barn
  • Bank Barn
  • Spring House

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7063
  • Assessor Parcel Number 27-4389-04-61-7063

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,379

Year Built

Built in 1850

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: THIS IS AN AUCTION. THE STARTING BID IS NO INDICATION OF THE FINAL SELLING PRICE! Online Only Real Estate Auction Prime Berks County: 14.65 Acre Gentleman’s Estate with 4BR, 5 Bath Historic Masterpiece, 110’x42’ Updated Bank Barn, 70’x48’ Utility Building, Pond and Numerous Other Buildings- (Previously Listed at 1.8M- Starting Bid- $750k) (Bern Twp, Berks County) Perfect for Businesses of All Kinds, Horse or Car Enthusiasts, Personal Residence as a Gentleman’s Farm, Entertaining Space Abounds. Endless Possibilities! 1160 Old Bernville Rd, Reading PA 19605 Important Dates Property Open House: Saturday, June 14th 1-3pm Auction Close: Tuesday, June 25th 2025 @ 6pm Zoned Highway Commercial/Limited Industry- 4BR, 5 Bath Home with Commercial Kitchen- Home Features Central A/C, Hot Water Heat and Whole Home Generator- 2 Impressive Stone Fireplaces- Updated 110’x42’ Bank Barn Currently Used as Event Space- 70’x48’ Building with (2) 14’x18’ Roll Up Doors- Nestled Between Rt.183 and Old Bernville road for Excellent Access and Visibility- Numerous Porches, Flagstone Patios and Walkways, Stone Waterfall Feature- House and Barn overlook a Serene Pond- Vinyl Fencing with Paddocks and Run in Shed- Well Maintained and Move in Ready- Total Taxes Approximately $10,000/yr Seller is extremely motivated. Be prepared to purchase this Once in a Lifetime Property! Easy access to all major routes. Zoning would allow theaters, warehouses, indoor grow space, vehicle sales, offices, garden centers, food facilities, restaurants/taverns. Multiple businesses can be on the property. Endless Possibilities! Also marketed on Bright MLS under MLS# PABK2058234
  • Special Features: Auction
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 3294
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3294
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 405.46
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3294
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1160

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd Garage, Bank Barn, Carriage House, Corn Barn, Shed, Spring House
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
  • Middle School: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
  • High School: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200397313
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • High School: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
  • Middle Or Junior School: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 801
  • Lot Size Acres: 14.65
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 638154.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: H-C AND L-I

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 6844.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10379.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 27-4389-04-61-7063
  • Tax Lot: 7063
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3294
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,628 $246,000 $42,700 $203,300
2024 $10,018 $246,000 $42,700 $203,300
2023 $9,757 $246,000 $42,700 $203,300
2022 $9,757 $246,000 $42,700 $203,300
2021 $9,757 $246,000 $42,700 $203,300
2020 $9,757 $246,000 $42,700 $203,300
2019 $9,511 $246,000 $42,700 $203,300
2018 $9,511 $246,000 $42,700 $203,300
2017 $9,441 $246,000 $42,700 $203,300
2016 $2,995 $280,000 $71,000 $209,000
2015 $2,995 $280,000 $71,000 $209,000
2014 $2,995 $280,000 $71,000 $209,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $1,335,600 +72.3% $405 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Price Changed $775,000 +3.3% $235 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $750,000 -11.8% $228 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 For Sale $850,000 +42.9% $258 / Sq Ft
03/25/2014 03/25/14 Sold $595,000 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft
12/17/2013 12/17/13 Pending -- -- --
12/17/2013 12/17/13 For Sale $595,000 +70.0% $181 / Sq Ft
03/26/2013 03/26/13 Sold $350,000 -64.8% $106 / Sq Ft
12/15/2012 12/15/12 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2012 07/11/12 For Sale $995,000 -- $302 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $279,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $94,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Open $445,680 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Closed $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2058230

Bright MLS

APN: 27-4389-04-61-7063