This historic home has been cherished with meticulous care through 210 years. Set along Forgedale Rd. winding out of the Berk's County's beautiful Oley Valley, this solid stone home was once the Ironmaster's Residence. The appeal includes features such as kitchen with family room and fireplace. Another living room and lovely private screen porch. Separate Master suite and three additional bedrooms, plus second floor laundry. Configured as a "Swiss bank house" the terracing offers first or second floor access from the front or rear patios. The two story garage has two car parking on lower level, plus a wonderful second floor finished office/studio and workshop. The 1 acre grounds have a beautiful natural setting which is its own retreat. GL 278
Single-familyProperty Type
1805Year Built
0.99 acresLot Size
$172Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Matthew Kennedy• Glocker & Company-Boyertown
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $149,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Shed
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $34,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,808
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $184,300
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $7,496
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Circuit Breakers
Electric, Radiant
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA
Location Information
Cross Street: SHEEP HILL
Directions: From Reading, Rt 12 (Pricetown Rd) north, right on Forgedale Rd. From points east, Rt. 73 west, bear right on Hoch Rd. to property on right.
Municipality: ROCKLAND TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,808
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1805
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Berks County
APN: 75545003236514
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Oct 13, 2021
Around this home
Schools
Brandywine Heights Elementary School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 6.1mi
5/10
Brandywine Heights High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% chance 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 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fleetwood, PA • 19522
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$460,000 – $557,000
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