705 Schoffers Rd Reading, PA 19606

Listing Details

• Property Type: Residential
• Structure Type: Detached
• Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
• Ownership: Fee Simple
• Inclusions: Farm Supply Equipment, Washer & dryer
• New Construction: No
• Story List: Main, Upper 1
• Expected On Market: 8/1/2025 12:00:00 AM
• Federal Flood Zone: No
• Year Built: 1741
• Building Winterized: No
• Remarks Public: 1737 Historic Stone on 11+ Acres This is your chance to own a whole lot of land and a piece of local history in Berks! This fantastic 1737 stone and wood home on 11+ acres blends an extraordinary past, originally owned by William Penn’s brother, with modern upgrades and conveniences fit for today’s living. The home’s exterior is highlighted by a cedar shake and metal roof with a sprawling covered porch, while the rest of the property is bursting with endless possibilities from countless outbuildings and space — from a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom sprawling apartment to a seven-car garage, a formal office with a fireplace, a six-stall barn with metal roof and electric, and a beautiful spring-fed pond. Through the main entry, you’re greeted by awesome wood floors that flow throughout the main level to the lovely living room, highlighted by wood-burning fireplace, and curved staircase. Sharing the fireside glow is the bright dining room, enjoying sunlight from double glass doors to the back deck and open flow to the breakfast room. The kitchen fuses farmhouse charm with gourmet convenience— from its butcher block and granite countertops, farm sink, stone wall, and exposed beam ceilings to stainless steel appliances, wine fridge, and breakfast bar overlooking the spacious breakfast room with wrap-around, built-in bench, skylights, and a view of your pond through a wall of windows. The epic family room is elevated by a soaring 10ft. ceilings with wood beams, a walk-in fireplace surrounded by a stone accent wall, built-in shelves & cabinets, and a separate entrance. And cozy up with a good book in the bright sunroom with brick floors, skylights, and wood accent wall. The Master creates a unique haven with a propane gas fireplace, wood ceilings lined with beams, and wainscoting, as well as a huge cedar walk-in closet. Its private bathroom has a wood floor, cathedral ceiling with exposed beams and a skylight, double sink, a large tile shower, jacuzzi tub, and private laundry hook up. A 5th BR/bonus room with a cathedral/vaulted ceiling with skylights and an extra half bathroom above offers potential for a “master wing,” from what was a previous Maids Quarters on one side of the house. Three secondary bedrooms enjoy wood floors and closets share a full hall bathroom with a tile floor and shower with sliding doors on the second floor. The massive lower-level rec room has a wood-burning fireplace and kitchenette, as well as laundry with a wash bin sink and built-in shelves, while a second basement offers tons of storage space and walk out to the backyard. Enjoy the investment potential from a full 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom "barndominium" apartment with a private entrance, cathedral wood ceiling with exposed beams and skylights, a tile kitchen with Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, double sink, pantry, and breakfast room; plus full tile bathroom with tub/shower. This building also enjoys seven total garage spaces with heat and AC, plus a transition room with wood floor, shelving, and recessed lighting, as well as a formal office space with a fireplace and private entrance, offering endless storage and space for equipment, hobbies, business and more.
• Special Features: 4128
• Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

• Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Electric
• Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
• Interior Amenities: Attic, Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Skylight(s), Store/Office, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Treat System, Whirlpool/Hottub, Wood Floors, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Wet/Dry Bar
• Fireplace Features: Corner, Gas/Propane, Stone, Wood
• Fireplaces Count: 5
• Fireplace: Yes
• Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceilings, Wood Ceilings
• Foundation Details: Stone
• Levels Count: 2
• Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom
• Basement: Yes
• Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Unfinished, Walkout Level
• Laundry Type: Lower Floor, Main Floor
• Total Sq Ft: 3456
• Living Area Sq Ft: 3456
• Price Per Sq Ft: 636.57
• Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3456
• Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
• Street Number Modifier: 705

Beds/Baths

• Bedrooms: 5
• Main Level Bedrooms: 1
• Total Bathrooms: 4
• Full Bathrooms: 2
• Half Bathrooms: 2
• Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
• Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
• Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
• Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
• Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
• Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
• Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

• Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
• Other Structures List: Bank Barn, Garage(s), Guest House, Horse Stable, Office/Studio, Spring House
• Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding
• Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
• Pool Features: Concrete, In Ground
• Roof: Pitched, Metal, Wood
• Water Access: No
• Waterfront: No
• Water Oriented: No
• Pool: Yes - Personal
• Tidal Water: No
• Water View: No

Garage/Parking

• Garage Spaces: 7.00
• Garage: Yes
• Parking Features: Paved Driveway
• Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
• Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 7
• Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 15
• Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
• Number of Spaces in Driveway: 8

Utilities

• Central Air Conditioning: Yes
• Cooling Fuel: Electric
• Cooling Type: Central A/C
• Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
• Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane - Owned
• Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Hot Water
• Heating: Yes
• Hot Water: Oil
• 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: EXETER TOWNSHIP
• School District Key: 300200397319
• School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

• Horses: Yes
• Fencing: Split Rail
• Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Paddock, Stable(s)
• Land Use Code: 113P
• Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Pond, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, Sideyard(s), Sloping
• Lot Size Acres: 11.72
• Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
• Lot Size Units: Square Feet
• Lot Sq Ft: 510522.00
• Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
• Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
• Year Assessed: 2025
• Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

• Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

• School Tax: 9262.00
• Tax Annual Amount: 12608.00
• Assessor Parcel Number: 43-5336-18-41-7277
• Tax Lot: 7277
• Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3456
• County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
• Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

• School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP