No more showings. Step into the charm of this 19th-century stone farmhouse set on nearly 7 picturesque acres in Barto, PA. Offering 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this property blends timeless character with serene country living. Exterior highlights include a wraparound porch overlooking the grounds, a wonderful 3-stall barn with a new metal roof, fruit trees, blueberry bushes, and both a small and large spring-fed pond stocked with trout. The property also features 5 natural springs, a historic spring house, and even a functioning outhouse for added rustic charm. Inside, hardwood floors flow throughout the home. The main level offers a welcoming living room with a large picture window, a fireplace, and a dining room accented with a wood-burning stove and built-in cabinetry. The spacious kitchen features a gas stove, wall oven, stone fireplace, freestanding propane stove, and a cozy alcove sitting area, plus a den for flexible living space. Upstairs, you'll find five generously sized bedrooms including a primary suite with its own full bathroom, as well as an additional hallway bath. This is a rare opportunity to own a true country retreat with historic character and endless potential.
No more showings. Step into the charm of this 19th-century stone farmhouse set on nearly 7 picturesque acres in Barto, PA. Offering 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this property blends timeless character with serene country living. Exterior highlights include a wraparound porch overlooking the grounds, a wonderful 3-stall barn with a new metal roof, fruit trees, blueberry bushes, and both a small and large spring-fed pond stocked with trout. The property also features 5 natural springs, a historic spring house, and even a functioning outhouse for added rustic charm. Inside, hardwood floors flow throughout the home. The main level offers a welcoming living room with a large picture window, a fireplace, and a dining room accented with a wood-burning stove and built-in cabinetry. The spacious kitchen features a gas stove, wall oven, stone fireplace, freestanding propane stove, and a cozy alcove sitting area, plus a den for flexible living space. Upstairs, you'll find five generously sized bedrooms including a primary suite with its own full bathroom, as well as an additional hallway bath. This is a rare opportunity to own a true country retreat with historic character and endless potential.
BRIGHT MLS #PABK2065880
Jan 30, 2026
Sold
$531,000
$167/sq ft
Dec 1, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 25, 2025
Listed
$497,000
$157/sq ft
GLVRMLS #263996
Oct 19, 2007
Sold
$469,900
$148/sq ft
Jan 12, 2007
Listed
$469,900
$148/sq ft
+11
Private drive invites you to this 19th century farmhouse with wrap around porch on 6.4 acres known as Crystal Springs Farm. The bright airy kitchen boasts a large center island, skylights, stone fireplace and dining area overlooking the scenic woodlands. Spacious rooms, hardwood floors, built in bookcase, deep windowsills, 3 fireplaces, all with the comfort of central air. In addition a 3 stall stone bank barn, spring house, garden shed, koi pond, grape arbor and fruit trees all add to this must see lovely home.
BRIGHT MLS #PABK107284
Jun 13, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Jan 12, 2007
Listed
$469,900
$148/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 21, 1997
Sold
$220,000
$69/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK330398
May 19, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 1997
Listed
$220,000
$69/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK220934
Jan 10, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Aug 22, 1995
Listed
$206,000
$65/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,961
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2025
$7,961 (+1.3%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2024
$7,860 (+3.6%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2023
$7,591 (+2.4%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2022
$7,413 (+0.8%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2021
$7,355 (+2.0%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2020
$7,211 (+1.3%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2019
$7,117 (+1.4%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2018
$7,021 (+2.2%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2017
$6,871
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2015
$6,871
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2014
$6,872 (+2.7%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2013
$6,692 (+3.0%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2012
$6,495 (+1.4%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2011
$6,402 (+0.8%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2010
$6,350
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
Tax history for 297 Forgedale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,961
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2025
$7,961 (+1.3%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2024
$7,860 (+3.6%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2023
$7,591 (+2.4%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2022
$7,413 (+0.8%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2021
$7,355 (+2.0%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2020
$7,211 (+1.3%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2019
$7,117 (+1.4%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2018
$7,021 (+2.2%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2017
$6,871
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2015
$6,871
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2014
$6,872 (+2.7%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2013
$6,692 (+3.0%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2012
$6,495 (+1.4%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2011
$6,402 (+0.8%)
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
2010
$6,350
$63,900 + $107,800
$171,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6.41 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,172
Year built
1847
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
40548004930965001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
C
Conservation District
The Conservation District is intended to protect natural, scenic, and historic values in the environment and preserve forests, wetlands, aquifers and floodplains pursuant to Section 604.(1) of the Municipalities Planning Code. In accordance with the Eastern Berks Joint Comprehensive Plan, only a very low density of development is permitted in this zoning district.