Seller's Agent in 2025
Valerie Fischer
Long & Foster
(484) 350-7251
1 in this area
10 Total Sales
60 Starr Rd Reading, PA 19608
Lower Heidelberg Neighborhood
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,976
Sq Ft
1.69
Acres
Highlights
- Guest House
- Second Kitchen
- 1.69 Acre Lot
- Wilson West Middle School Rated 9+
- Pond View
- Pond
About This Home
As of March 2025Nestled on a serene 1.7-acre lot in the picturesque hills of Lower Heidelberg Township, this 1850s farmhouse offers an incredible opportunity to own a piece of history. Investors and handy buyers, check this one out! This project has been started for you with new electrical, a new roof, new flooring, and extensive interior renovations—including taking much of the structure down to its original logs. This property is ready for the right buyer to complete the dream. The main home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a spacious living room, and a large eat-in kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find three private bedrooms (one has been converted to a laundry room) and a full bath, with additional storage in the walk-up attic and unfinished basement. A detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house provides a flexible space, perfect for extended family, visitors, a rental, or a home office. Additional outbuildings include a smokehouse and a two-story springhouse with a workshop or studio area. Just a 3-minute drive from Blue Marsh Lake, this location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, offering boating, hiking, and stunning views year-round. Set in a stunning area among other gorgeous homes, this property has immense potential and is a rare find.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 696-1100 bill.smith@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS332560 Listed on: 11/27/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
(610) 373-9900 arlene.parisi@cbmoves.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #AB049444L
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,560
Year Built
- Built in 1850 | Remodeled in 2022
Lot Details
- 1.69 Acre Lot
- Rural Setting
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
Parking
- Driveway
Property Views
- Pond
- Valley
Home Design
- Farmhouse Style Home
- Stone Foundation
- Plaster Walls
- Frame Construction
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Asbestos
Interior Spaces
- 1,976 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Built-In Features
- Double Pane Windows
- Replacement Windows
- Double Hung Windows
- Living Room
- Vinyl Flooring
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Second Kitchen
- Laundry on upper level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Soaking Tub
- Walk-in Shower
Outdoor Features
- Pond
- Outbuilding
- Breezeway
- Porch
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- 200+ Amp Service
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- On Site Septic
Additional Features
- Guest House
- Spring House
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 3728
- Assessor Parcel Number 49-4367-02-85-3728
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2025 03/11/25 | Sold | $365,000 | -14.1% | $185 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/30/2025 01/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/16/2024 12/16/24 | Price Changed | $425,000 | -5.6% | $215 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/27/2024 11/27/24 | For Sale | $450,000 | +78.6% | $228 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/21/2022 03/21/22 | Sold | $252,000 | 0.0% | $128 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/04/2022 02/04/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/04/2022 02/04/22 | Off Market | $252,000 | -- | -- | |
| 01/31/2022 01/31/22 | For Sale | $210,000 | -- | $106 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
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 | $1,572 | $99,700 | $41,700 | $58,000 |
| 2024 | $4,445 | $99,700 | $41,700 | $58,000 |
| 2023 | $4,294 | $99,700 | $41,700 | $58,000 |
| 2022 | $4,194 | $99,700 | $41,700 | $58,000 |
| 2021 | $3,983 | $99,700 | $41,700 | $58,000 |
| 2020 | $3,983 | $99,700 | $41,700 | $58,000 |
| 2019 | $3,875 | $99,700 | $41,700 | $58,000 |
| 2018 | $3,802 | $99,700 | $41,700 | $58,000 |
| 2017 | $3,700 | $99,700 | $41,700 | $58,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Valerie Fischer
-
Arlene Parisi
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Arlene Parisi
Coldwell Banker Realty
(610) 587-0237
1 in this area
34 Total Sales
-
Alexander Smith
Seller's Agent in 2022
Alexander Smith
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
(610) 334-7378
4 in this area
72 Total Sales
-
Jeff Scott
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Jeff Scott
Keller Williams Real Estate -Exton
(610) 739-0427
1 in this area
128 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2051492
APN: 4367-02-85-3728
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