As soon as you arrive at 143 Barto Road you will immediately step back in time at this historically unique property. The original Barto Train station, circa 1871, awaits your imagination. This unique home sits back off the road for added privacy and is located on 4.47 acres. The home features multiple gardens, walking trail, and multiple outside gathering/entertaining areas consisting of stamped concrete open patios, covered tile front porch and wooden side porch. This home still contains many of the original architectural features and characteristics which include the travels entrance washroom, ticket room with waiting benches and platform area, volume ceilings and large original windows with unique shape and form. Original flooring throughout most of the home along with upgraded tile floors in the remodeled bathrooms as well as engineered flooring in the kitchen. Multiple entrances allow for flexibility in the use of the first floor. Currently the main entrance to the home is via a tile walkway leading to the inviting covered front porch. Once in the home you enter the living room which is adjacent to the mudroom, full bathroom, and first floor bedroom. The main hallway will lead you to the huge open kitchen. The kitchen has access to the covered side porch, rear sunroom/breakfast room which contain the original train station exterior double Dutch style doors, and dining room. The dining room contains volume ceiling surrounded by windows and the original train station ticket window open to the final room of the floor the family room/ticket room. This room still contains the attached wall seating for the travels as well as the side entrance to what once was the loading dock. The second floor contains two large bedrooms, and the second remodeled full bathroom. The bonus room which is located at top the stairway can easily convert to a fourth bedroom. This property has endless possibilities. Schedule your personal showing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
1871Year Built
4.47 acresLot Size
$171Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Heidi Kulp-Heckler• Compass RE
•215-348-4848 (broker)
•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)
Bought with Unrepresented Unrepresented• Unrepresented
•844-552-7444 (broker)
•datacorrect@brightmls.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK2047246
Redfin Estimate
$453,463
$106K since sold in July 2026$17K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 1% lower than the average sale price ($458K) of 6 comparable homes.
The original Barto Train station, circa 1871. This unique home sits back off the road for added privacy on 4.47 acres. This home still contains many of the original architectural features and characteristics. Currently the main entrance to the home is via a tile walkway leading to the inviting covered front porch. Once in the home you enter the living room which is adjacent to the mudroom, full bathroom, and 1st floor bedroom. The main hallway will lead you to the huge open kitchen. The kitchen has access to the covered side porch, rear sunroom/breakfast room which contain the original train station exterior double Dutch style doors & dining room. The dining room contains volume ceiling surrounded by windows and the original train station ticket window open to the final room of the floor the family room/ticket room. The 2nd floor contains two large bedrooms, and the 2nd remodeled full bathroom. The bonus room which is located at top the stairway can easily convert to a 4th bedroom.
BRIGHT MLS #PABK2047246
Sep 27, 2024
Sold
$415,000
$156/sq ft
Aug 28, 2024
Pending
—
Aug 20, 2024
Listed
$415,000
$156/sq ft
+32
As soon as you arrive at 143 Barto Road you will immediately step back in time at this historically unique property. The original Barto Train station, circa 1871, awaits your imagination. This unique home sits back off the road for added privacy and is located on 4.47 acres. The home features multiple gardens, walking trail, and multiple outside gathering/entertaining areas consisting of stamped concrete open patios, covered tile front porch and wooden side porch. This home still contains many of the original architectural features and characteristics which include the travels entrance washroom, ticket room with waiting benches and platform area, volume ceilings and large original windows with unique shape and form. Original flooring throughout most of the home along with upgraded tile floors in the remodeled bathrooms as well as engineered flooring in the kitchen. Multiple entrances allow for flexibility in the use of the first floor. Currently the main entrance to the home is via a tile walkway leading to the inviting covered front porch. Once in the home you enter the living room which is adjacent to the mudroom, full bathroom, and first floor bedroom. The main hallway will lead you to the huge open kitchen. The kitchen has access to the covered side porch, rear sunroom/breakfast room which contain the original train station exterior double Dutch style doors, and dining room. The dining room contains volume ceiling surrounded by windows and the original train station ticket window open to the final room of the floor the family room/ticket room. This room still contains the attached wall seating for the travels as well as the side entrance to what once was the loading dock. The second floor contains two large bedrooms, and the second remodeled full bathroom. The bonus room which is located at top the stairway can easily convert to a fourth bedroom. This property has endless possibilities. Schedule your personal showing today.
Public Records
May 24, 2016
Sold
$125,000
$47/sq ft
GLVRMLS #511681
May 16, 2016
Pending
—
May 13, 2016
Sold
$125,000
$47/sq ft
Apr 13, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Feb 21, 2016
Price Changed
$154,900
$58/sq ft
Jan 18, 2016
Listed
$169,900
$64/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007462174
Apr 13, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2016
Listed
$154,900
$58/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK312680
Aug 13, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Aug 13, 1996
Listed
$159,500
$60/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK251076
May 30, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Mar 21, 1996
Listed
$179,500
$68/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK303594
Oct 20, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Oct 20, 1995
Listed
$174,500
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,933 (−2.3%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2025
$5,050 (+3.8%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2024
$4,864 (−3.0%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2023
$5,015 (+8.9%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2022
$4,606 (+2.2%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2021
$4,507 (+2.3%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2020
$4,406 (+2.6%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2019
$4,293 (+3.8%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2018
$4,136 (+3.0%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2017
$4,014 (+2.6%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2015
$3,911 (−2.2%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2014
$3,999 (+1.9%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2013
$3,925 (+7.8%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2012
$3,640 (+3.7%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2011
$3,510 (+2.6%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2010
$3,422
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
Tax history for 143 Barto Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,933 (−2.3%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2025
$5,050 (+3.8%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2024
$4,864 (−3.0%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2023
$5,015 (+8.9%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2022
$4,606 (+2.2%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2021
$4,507 (+2.3%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2020
$4,406 (+2.6%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2019
$4,293 (+3.8%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2018
$4,136 (+3.0%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2017
$4,014 (+2.6%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2015
$3,911 (−2.2%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2014
$3,999 (+1.9%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2013
$3,925 (+7.8%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2012
$3,640 (+3.7%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2011
$3,510 (+2.6%)
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
2010
$3,422
$57,200 + $59,700
$116,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Wood Frame
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,212
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 780
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 194,713
Legal Block Number: 62
School Tax District: BOYERTOWN AREA SCH DIST
Acres: 4.47
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 2 ST FRAME
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Utility Type: Well Water
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: WASHINGTON TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,652
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 12
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1871
Year Renovated: 2025
County: Berks County
APN: 89539904621831
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jun 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Washington Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Boyertown Area Junior High School-East
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
9/10
Boyertown Area Senior High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
19% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Barto, PA • 19504
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
33
20
38
23
57
35
65
43
70
52
81
61
86
68
80
60
77
58
67
45
54
37
39
25
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$431,000 – $522,000
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $4,535 in fees.3 minutes to get started.