Wow! This just-listed, late 1800’s farmhouse in Earl Township, Berks County, has all of that old-time charm, with large rooms, random width and hardwood flooring, deep window sills, open-beamed ceilings, 2 Fireplaces, plus a newly-installed 2025 roof covering with “Weathered Wood”” architectural shingles. Also included is a large Bank Barn, a huge (Approximately 72’ x 32’) 3-car detached garage/workshop outbuilding with water and heating, plus an additional oversized 1-car garage (Approximately 24’ square), and much more on about 2.990 acres (Survey of property can be viewed at photo #51.) of lawn area, with fruit trees, and former cornfield. This property, known as Lot #1, is located in the Boyertown School District and is part of a 3-lot subdivision known as “317 Machamer Road”, which has been approved by Earl Township and the DEP. Recording of the fully executed plans are anticipated to occur in October. Once these plans are recorded, Berks County Tax Assessment will be notified and two of the three lots (Lot #2 and Lot #3) will each be assigned a new tax identification and parcel number. All three of the lots will then be individually re-assessed by the assessment office. The recorded plans, as well as the need deed, shall have a restriction that no further subdivision of any of the parcels shall be permitted. The new deed shall also have a restriction that no mobile or modular homes shall be permitted to be placed or erected on any of the three lots. The preferred settlement date shall be on or after December 12, 2025. All dimensions, numbers, and measurements shown herein are approximations only. Buyer should verify the same in order to satisfy self. Please note the listing agent is a 1/8 partner in the 3BE, LLC ownership. Several of the benefits with living in this township are that Earl Township has no township real estate tax and currently trash pick-up is free to residents. Showings begin on Thursday, October 2nd, so don’t wait to schedule a tour of this vintage farmhouse, with loads of amenities on almost 3 acres, before it’s gone!
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
2.99 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jim Brumbach• Brumbach Associates-Boyertown
•610-367-0660 (broker)
Bought with Kathleen Aviles-Robles• Century 21 Advantage Gold-Castor
Coming soon in Douglassville, Boyertown Area School District! 16+ acres across 2 parcels! 1890 Farmhouse featuring 4 bedrooms and 1 full bath! Bank barn, pole barn and a detached garage! This is a unique opportunity for someone looking for space to work/play! Spacious pole barn, perfect for mechanics, tradesmen, hobbyists. . car enthusiasts so many possibilities, the list goes on and on! With 4+ garage spaces between the buildings, this is ideal for many ideas! 2nd parcel is completely wooded, lending itself to other opportunities for nature enthusiasts, or potential for subdivision. Come take a look at what 317 Machamer has to offer you and your dreams!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,043
$74,300 + $74,000
$148,300
2025
$6,043 (−10.7%)
$74,300 + $74,000
$148,300
2024
$6,767 (+4.2%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2023
$6,493 (+2.4%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2022
$6,342 (+2.4%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2021
$6,196 (+2.5%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2020
$6,046 (+2.8%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2019
$5,880 (+4.1%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2018
$5,647 (+3.3%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2017
$5,467 (+2.9%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2015
$5,315 (+2.9%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2014
$5,165 (+2.2%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2013
$5,055 (+1.5%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2012
$4,979 (+4.0%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2011
$4,787 (+2.8%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2010
$4,658
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
Tax history for 317 Machamer Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,043
$74,300 + $74,000
$148,300
2025
$6,043 (−10.7%)
$74,300 + $74,000
$148,300
2024
$6,767 (+4.2%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2023
$6,493 (+2.4%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2022
$6,342 (+2.4%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2021
$6,196 (+2.5%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2020
$6,046 (+2.8%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2019
$5,880 (+4.1%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2018
$5,647 (+3.3%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2017
$5,467 (+2.9%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2015
$5,315 (+2.9%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2014
$5,165 (+2.2%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2013
$5,055 (+1.5%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2012
$4,979 (+4.0%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2011
$4,787 (+2.8%)
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
2010
$4,658
$98,800 + $74,000
$172,800
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,456
Year built
1890
Style
Vacant Land
County
Berks County
APN
42536604943067
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
WAC
Woodland Agricultural Conservation District
It is the purpose of this district to encourage the preservation and improvement of rural and undeveloped areas of the Township through the conservation, protection and preservation of hillsides, woodlands, areas subject to environmentally sensitive conditions, agricultural land, water, and other natural resources while permitting reasonable residential and recreational development along with their accessory uses. There are no public sewerage facilities presently within Earl Township which are available for new development and the construction of new homes. Proposed subdivisions or land developments which cannot be served with individual on-site sewage disposal systems will necessitate the installation of a community system by the landowner or developer.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Oversized
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Has Laundry, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Interior Access, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $74,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Average
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Storm
Other Structures: Bank Barn, Pole Barn, Garage(s), 2nd Garage
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular, Open, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 505 x271
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $74,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,456
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $1,337
School Tax: $4,707
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $148,300
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $6,043
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
200+ Amp Service
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: S/W Changeover
Sewer Septic: Cess Pool
Electric Available, Propane
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
Elementary School: EARL
Middle Or Junior School: BOYERTOWN-WEST
High School: BOYERTOWN AREA SENIOR
School District Name: BOYERTOWN AREA
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Route #562 (AKA Boyertown Pike)
Directions: From Boyertown, take Rt. #562 (aka Reading Avenuer) west about 4 miles and turn right onto Machamer Road. The road bears to the right and when you come to the “T”, turn right and proceed about 100 yards to a dirt lane on the left. You’ll view the barn, as you’re approaching the dirt lane. Watch for the directional signs.
Location Type: Rural
Municipality: EARL TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township, State
Road Frontage Length: 505
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,456
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9.37 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 42536604943067
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Earl Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
8/10
Boyertown Area Junior High School-West
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
8/10
Boyertown Area Senior High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
23% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Douglassville, PA • 19518
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
35
22
40
25
58
37
66
46
72
54
83
64
87
69
81
61
79
59
69
47
56
39
41
27
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$494,000 – $598,000
Sell confidently with a local market expert in Douglassville. 3 minutes to get started.