Calling all homesteaders! This is a rare opportunity to own 5 acres in Brandywine School District, situated back a long driveway and including a large tilled garden, a fruit orchard, a planted berry patch with deer netting, and a chicken coop! And, in the middle of this secluded, expansive lot is a beautiful home built in 2008, with an open floor plan that includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 3429 square feet of living space! On the main floor, you will love the big 2-story family room, and the first floor master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet, and master bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and new tiled stall shower. There is also a formal dining room, large powder room, and an updated eat-in kitchen with Corian countertops, a pantry, and new appliances, as well as bumped out sliders that lead to the back yard. Upstairs you will find a wide loft area, 2 nicely-sized bedrooms, and a second full bath. Downstairs in the basement, there is a ton of space, including a large storage pantry! Outside the land is mostly flat and usable, and there is plenty of space to keep livestock, as sellers currently have emus. Other notable features include: upgraded lighting throughout, new paint throughout, new vinyl plank flooring, an owned propane tank, a side entry garage, and a recently paved driveway. Schedule your showing today! Please note - this address is 48-A Lake Road. DO NOT go to 48 Lake Road. The driveway for 48-A Lake Rd is to the left of 48 Lake Road and the For Sale sign is at the correct driveway. Please do not go to the wrong house.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
5.01 acresLot Size
$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Loretta Leibert• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
•610-372-3200 (broker)
•leadcenter@homesale.com (broker)
Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER• Non Subscribing Office
This spacious 4 bedroom two story Colonial on a beautiful 1.5 acre landscaped lot that sits back from the road for additional privacy is in Brandywine Schools. Features include first floor office, first floor laundry, granite kitchen, large Trex deck, walk-in closet, new roof, new driveway and much more. Main floor includes formal living room with doors that could be used as office, formal dining room, two story family room with gas fireplace just off the kitchen that features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile floor and backsplash, center island, plenty of cabinet space and breakfast area. Rounding out the first floor is the laundry room and half bath. Upstairs you will find 4 carpeted bedrooms that include primary bedroom suite with sitting room, full bath and walk-in closet plus 2nd full bath. There is a full basement great for storage. Enjoy being outdoors whether relaxing or entertaining on the large rear Trex deck that overlooks open rear yard with shed.
BRIGHT MLS #PABK2028420
May 16, 2023
Sold
$460,000
$134/sq ft
Apr 24, 2023
Pending
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Apr 24, 2023
Listing Removed
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Apr 19, 2023
Listed
$435,000
$127/sq ft
Apr 4, 2023
Coming Soon
$435,000
$127/sq ft
+50
Ready and waiting for you is this spacious 4 bedroom two story Colonial on a beautiful 1.5 acre landscaped lot that sits back from the road for additional privacy. Located in Brandywine Schools. Features include first floor office, first floor laundry, granite kitchen, large Trex deck, walk-in closet, new roof, new driveway and much more. Main floor includes formal living room with doors that could be used as office, formal dining room, two story family room with gas fireplace just off the kitchen that features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, tile floor and backsplash, center island, plenty of cabinet space and breakfast area. Rounding out the first floor is the laundry room and half bath. Upstairs you will find 4 carpeted bedrooms that include primary bedroom suite with sitting room, full bath and walk-in closet plus 2nd full bath. The upper catwalk overlooks family room below. There is a full basement great for storage. Now is the perfect time of year to enjoy being outdoors whether relaxing or entertaining on the large rear Trex deck that overlooks open rear yard with shed. Call for more info.
Public Records
Aug 24, 2005
Sold
$297,500
$87/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK128302
May 16, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 1, 2004
Listed
$297,500
$87/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK131638
May 13, 2004
Listing Removed
—
May 7, 2004
Listed
$69,900
$20/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 5, 1999
Sold
$54,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,897
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2025
$9,897 (+2.1%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2024
$9,696 (+2.8%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2023
$9,435 (+2.4%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2022
$9,214 (+0.8%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2021
$9,141 (+0.8%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2020
$9,069 (+1.2%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2019
$8,963 (+1.1%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2018
$8,864 (+1.9%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2017
$8,699
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2015
$8,699
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2014
$8,700 (+2.6%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2013
$8,475 (+4.1%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2012
$8,144 (−17.3%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2011
$9,847 (−2.9%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2010
$10,139
$36,800 + $237,700
$274,500
Tax history for 48-A Lake Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,897
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2025
$9,897 (+2.1%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2024
$9,696 (+2.8%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2023
$9,435 (+2.4%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2022
$9,214 (+0.8%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2021
$9,141 (+0.8%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2020
$9,069 (+1.2%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2019
$8,963 (+1.1%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2018
$8,864 (+1.9%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2017
$8,699
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2015
$8,699
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2014
$8,700 (+2.6%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2013
$8,475 (+4.1%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2012
$8,144 (−17.3%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2011
$9,847 (−2.9%)
$27,000 + $186,900
$213,900
2010
$10,139
$36,800 + $237,700
$274,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.51 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,914
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
75544104543433
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage - Side Entry