$899,900
$350K PRICE DROP

1617 Meadowlark Rd Reading, PA 19610

Estimated payment $6,429/month

Total Views 127,904
5 Beds
5 Baths
7,177 Sq Ft
$125 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Indoor Spa
  • In Ground Pool
  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

Welcome to 1617 Meadowlark Rd, nestled in the heart of lovely Birdland. This exceptional residence has been lovingly maintained by its original owners after a custom design by Elmer Veres of Muhlenberg, Greene & Veres Architects. The home showcases a custom layout highlighted by a dramatic and vaulted entry with brick flooring and custom 8 foot double doors crafted by a local Craftsmen. The circular driveway, framed by custom masonry walls, has a stone walkway, and elegant lighting, leading to your striking entrance. Over the years, the owners added numerous upgrades and enhancements, including a convenient three‐stop elevator. The impressive 32' x 16' vaulted ballroom offers endless possibilities—perfect for entertaining, hobbies, or creating a truly unique living space. A bright and inviting sunroom overlooks the beautifully landscaped, private backyard and the sparkling saltwater in‐ground pool, creating a serene retreat for relaxation. Every detail reflects the care and pride poured into this home. Enjoy your recently updated luxurious main bathroom featuring a steam shower and walk in tub. The huge closet is very welcome. The junior bedrooms are bright and airy. This is a rare and special property—one you’re sure to fall in love with.

Listing Agent

Eva Eisenbrown

(610) 373-9900 eeisenbrown@century21parkroad.com Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 6103739900 License #AB052041L Listed on: 11/28/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,891

Year Built

  • Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

  • 23,522 Sq Ft Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Privacy Fence
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • No Through Street
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Zoning described as single family home

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Lighted Parking
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Circular Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Transitional Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Active Radon Mitigation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Elevator
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Bar
  • Chair Railings
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Casement Windows
  • Double Door Entry
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Indoor Spa
  • Garden Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal
  • Instant Hot Water

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Steam Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Outdoor Grill

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Water Treatment System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birdland Subdivision, Custom Floorplan

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2807
  • Assessor Parcel Number 96-4396-16-83-2807

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,891

Year Built

Built in 1969 | Remodeled in 2018

Lot Details

0.54 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Transitional
  • Accessibility Features: Elevator
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: all appliances and window treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 11/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Year Renovated: 2018
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Surface Unit, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless, Dryer
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Elevator, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Spiral Staircase, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Chair Railings, Central Vacuum
  • Window Features: Casement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Free Standing, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Double Entry, French, Insulated, Sliding Glass
  • Elevators Count: 1
  • Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation, Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Heated, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 50.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 8177
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 7177
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 173.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5177
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2000
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 3000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Bbq Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Secure Storage
  • Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa Features: Indoor
  • Spa: Yes
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Lighted Parking, Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Built In, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 17
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 11

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Generator, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Instant Hot Water
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: 3rd Party

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Privacy, Vinyl
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, No Thru Street, Rear Yard, Private, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 23522.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Zoning Description: single family home

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 12771.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 19891.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 96-4396-16-83-2807
  • Tax Lot: 2807
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

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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 $5,889 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
2024 $19,105 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
2023 $17,878 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
2022 $17,952 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
2021 $17,696 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
2020 $17,406 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
2019 $16,958 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
2018 $16,716 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
2017 $16,602 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
2016 $4,436 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
2015 $4,436 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
2014 $4,436 $401,600 $85,500 $316,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/28/2026 04/28/26 Price Changed $899,900 -7.7% $125 / Sq Ft
03/17/2026 03/17/26 Price Changed $975,000 -11.4% $136 / Sq Ft
01/31/2026 01/31/26 Price Changed $1,100,000 -12.0% $153 / Sq Ft
11/28/2025 11/28/25 For Sale $1,250,000 -- $174 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2061926

Bright MLS

APN: 96-4396-16-83-2807

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