$574,777
SOLD JUN 16, 2025

1708 Farr Rd Reading, PA 19610

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,160 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$182 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Den

About This Home

As of June 2025

Charming custom home in Birdland, Wyomissing School District. This exceptional home features an oversized lot that offers breathtaking views of the Blue Mountains and lots of wildlife, a rare thing in Wyomissing. You'll love the brand-new gourmet chef’s kitchen, complete with upscale finishes and top-of-the-line appliances. Abundant natural light fills the space, highlighting the numerous upgrades throughout. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths, this open-concept home also boasts fresh paint and new flooring, making it the perfect blend of style and comfort.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jeroen Harmsen

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS312678 Listed on: 05/08/2025

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeroen Harmsen

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS312678 Listed on: 05/08/2025

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,015

Year Built

  • Built in 1966

Lot Details

  • 0.44 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 193 x 95

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,160 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 60+ Gallon Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birdland Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3942
  • Assessor Parcel Number 96-4396-20-81-3942

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,015

Year Built

Built in 1966

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level, Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 5/8/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Charming custom home in Birdland, Wyomissing School District. This exceptional home features an oversized lot that offers breathtaking views of the Blue Mountains and lots of wildlife, a rare thing in Wyomissing. You'll love the brand-new gourmet chef’s kitchen, complete with upscale finishes and top-of-the-line appliances. Abundant natural light fills the space, highlighting the numerous upgrades throughout. With 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths, this open-concept home also boasts fresh paint and new flooring, making it the perfect blend of style and comfort.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 3160
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3160
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 173.98
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3160
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1708

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Natural Gas Available
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WYOMISSING AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397308
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 105A
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.44
  • Lot Dimensions: 193 x 95
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19166.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 5686.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8015.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 96-4396-20-81-3942
  • Tax Lot: 3942
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3160
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 06/16/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 14, 2013
Sold by
Faust Thomas A and Faust Julie L
Bought by
Faust Thomas A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
3.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2001
Sold by
Heise Robert T and Heise Denise E
Bought by
Faust Thomas A and Faust Julie L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
7.14%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Ins Co
Deed $170,000 Conestoga Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $324,777 New Conventional
Closed $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $237,840 FHA
Closed $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $168,000 New Conventional
Closed $70,000 Unknown
Closed $160,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $110,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Sold $574,777 +4.5% $182 / Sq Ft
05/11/2025 05/11/25 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $549,777 -- $174 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $2,411 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
2024 $7,821 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
2023 $7,319 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
2022 $7,349 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
2021 $7,244 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
2020 $7,125 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
2019 $6,942 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
2018 $6,843 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
2017 $6,796 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
2016 $1,816 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
2015 $1,816 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
2014 $1,816 $164,400 $76,400 $88,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2056306

Bright MLS

APN: 96-4396-20-81-3942