$495,000

238 Kemp Rd Barto, PA 19504

Estimated payment $3,116/month

Total Views 1,397
4 Beds
1 Bath
2,202 Sq Ft
$225 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Second Garage
  • Water Access
  • Fishing Allowed
  • View of Trees or Woods

About This Home

Amazing Cape Cod home nestled on a 4 plus acre lot amongst the rolling hills of Berks County.
If you've been looking for A COUNTRY HIDEAWAY with plenty of acres to have a garden, chickens, sheep, goats or a horse, you may have just found your new home!!
This well-built home has been lovingly maintained and is suitable for a growing family or a downsizing empty nesting couple.
You'll enter the home and enjoy the spacious living room with sparkling hardwood floors. It's bright and cheery and will make it a great place to relax and read a book. Adjacent to the living room is the quaint eat-in country kitchen with trendy two tone cabinets, butcher block counters, double sink, electric range and wall oven, stainless steel dishwasher and refrigerator and room for a small table for breakfast. The first floor also features two very ample-sized bedrooms, both with sparkling hardwood floors. There is a newly remodeled full hall bath with tub/shower, ceramic tile floors and walls. You'll fall in love with the bright and cheery sunroom/family room just off the kitchen. It's complete with a large flat screen TV and cozy electric fireplace. It will be a fantastic place to watch your favorite team play or catch a movie. The many windows provide great natural lighting and a fantastic view of the panoramic rear yard. You can watch the abundant wildlife play and graze in the rear yard.
The second floor boasts of two more bedrooms of ample size with wall-to-wall carpets and a cedar closet for storing your seasonal clothes.
Adjourn to the walk-out basement which is partially finished. It walks out to daylight and offers another place to escape. Adjacent to the finished basement is a large storage room for all your lawn furniture or tools.
The front and rear yards are fenced for kids or pet safety.
Dad will fall in love with the many garages and sheds. Theres a detached two car garage and three one car garages. Perfect place for the serious hobbyist or small contactor.
The lot is gently sloped to the rear. It offers an amazing view of the tranquil rear yard and adjoining hills. There is plenty of room for gardens, pets or livestock. A beautiful year-round stream meanders through the lower lot. It’s a class A trout stream with small native trout and adds scenic beauty to the property. The rear of the property faces a picturesque, wooded hillside. The seasonal colors offer an amazing backdrop and oh yes if you’re a deer or turkey hunter, there are plenty here to harvest.
Garage roof is older and will need to be replaced.
Come out and make this beautiful homestead yours in time for summer planting.

Listing Agent

James Stachelek

(215) 723-4150 remaxadmin@remaxreliance.com RE/MAX Reliance Brokerage Phone: 2157234150 Listed on: 04/24/2026

RE/MAX Reliance

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,122

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • 4.04 Acre Lot
  • Creek or Stream
  • Hunting Land
  • Northeast Facing Home
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Flag Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Front and Side Yard

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Second Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Lot
  • Off-Site Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Creek or Stream
  • Mountain
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Dutch Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Storage Room
  • Flood Lights

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Laundry in Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Rip-Rap
  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Storage Shed

Schools

  • District-Topton Elementary School
  • Brandywine Heights Middle School
  • Brandywine Heights High School

Utilities

  • Air Filtration System
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Property is near creek
  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1710
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-5480-02-86-1710

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,122

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

4.04 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Dutch, Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 3, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 4/24/2026 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: 4097
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Air Filter System, Wet/Dry Bar, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Energy Efficient, Insulated, Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Storage Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 90.00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2202
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2202
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 347.37
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1425
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 777
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 777
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd Garage, Barn/Farm Building, Garage(s), Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Approved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Creek/Stream, Garden/Lawn, Mountain, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access Features: Fishing Allowed
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Stream
  • Water Body Type: Creek/Stream
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Site, Parking Lot

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: DISTRICT-TOPTON
  • High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
  • Middle Or Junior School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Partially, Split Rail
  • Lot Features: Flag, Level, Open, Front Yard, Sideyard(s), Backs To Trees, Fishing Available, Hunting Available, Not In Development, Rip-Rapped, Secluded, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 175982.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Zoning: RES

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: 4807.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6122.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-5480-02-86-1710
  • Tax Lot: 1710
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2026

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

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Home Values in the 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 $1,380 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
2024 $5,951 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
2023 $5,747 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
2022 $5,613 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
2021 $5,569 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
2020 $5,460 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
2019 $5,389 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
2018 $5,316 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
2017 $5,203 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
2016 $1,004 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
2015 $984 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
2014 $984 $130,000 $58,700 $71,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/24/2026 04/24/26 For Sale $495,000 +80.0% $225 / Sq Ft
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Sold $275,000 -8.3% $127 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/27/2017 02/27/17 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2017 01/04/17 Price Changed $299,900 -6.3% $138 / Sq Ft
11/13/2016 11/13/16 For Sale $319,900 -- $147 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $275,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2070692

Bright MLS

APN: 40-5480-02-86-1710

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