Historic rustic 1840 s farmhouse with wood floors throughout and a pinewood extension added in 1972. This picturesque setting includes three large outbuildings - a guest house/studio, a large two car detached garage with 2nd floor, and summer kitchen/garden shed all on 7.42 acres. This unique property is located next to the famed Rodale Institute in Kutztown. The farmhouse consists of a spacious living room with fireplace insert and an expansive country kitchen and dining area with modern appliances. The mud room with slate floor includes a half bath on the first floor. Master bedroom on 2nd floor of extension section of house features fireplace and master bath. The 2nd floor of the original farmhouse has two bedrooms, a full bath and a finished attic which is utilized as a large 4th bedroom. Guest house with pellet stove has bedroom and office space but could be used as an artist studio and is attached to an additional one car garage/workshop. The 7 plus acres includes a running creek, breathtaking scenic views and a two-tier patio allowing for large sitting areas and outdoor dining, all surrounded by flower beds. Take advantage of the nearby Rodale walking trail. This property has so much to offer. Call for details.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
7.42 acresLot Size
$291Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kelly Spayd• Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
•610-898-1441 (broker)
•frontdesk1110@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Mr. Matthew Morrow• Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem
Historic rustic 1840’s farmhouse w/ wood floors throughout and pinewood extension added in 1972. This picturesque setting includes 3 large outbuildings - a guest house/studio, a large 2 car detached garage with 2nd floor, and summer kitchen/garden shed all on 7.42 acres. This unique property is located next to the famed Rodale Institute in Kutztown. The farmhouse consists of a spacious liv rm w/ fireplace insert and expansive country kitchen and dining area with modern appl. The mud room w/ slate floor includes a half bath on 1st fl. MBR on 2nd floor of extension section of house features fp and master bath. The 2nd floor of the original farmhouse has 2 BR, full bath and finished attic which is utilized as a large 4th bedroom. Guest house w/ pellet stove has bedroom and office space and is attached to an additional one car gar/workshop. The 7+ acres includes a running creek, breathtaking scenic views and 2 tier patio allowing for large sitting areas and outdoor dining.
BRIGHT MLS #PABK358662
Sep 15, 2020
Sold
$441,000
$193/sq ft
Aug 11, 2020
Pending
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Aug 11, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jul 27, 2020
Price Changed
$449,000
$196/sq ft
Jun 24, 2020
Price Changed
$469,000
$205/sq ft
Jun 6, 2020
Listed
$489,000
$214/sq ft
GLVRMLS #315864
Oct 16, 2008
Sold
$380,000
$166/sq ft
Aug 21, 2008
Listed
$399,000
$174/sq ft
+11
This handcrafted, rustic 1840's farmhouse sits on seven plus acres and is bordered by the famed Rodale Institute, 333 acres of protected organic farmland. The home has three bedrooms and two baths, a coal/wood burning stove, two fireplaces, first floor laundry/mud room, spacious living room and kitchen. Property includes lawn space as well as a gently sloping meadow, storage shed and workshop. The workshop is a beautiful post and beam structure made of oak and professionally designed by an architect. The workshop is currently enjoyed as a studio or with relatively little work would be great as a guesthouse. The property has scenic views, nearby public walking paths, and is on a popular country cycling route-- all within easy access to major regional highways.
GLVRMLS #308002
Aug 21, 2008
Listing Removed
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BRIGHT MLS #1008503766
Aug 21, 2008
Listing Removed
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May 27, 2008
Listed
$415,000
$181/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,630
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2025
$7,630 (+1.7%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2024
$7,500 (+3.3%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2023
$7,259
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2022
$7,259
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2021
$7,259
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2020
$7,259
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2019
$7,259
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2018
$7,259 (+0.7%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2017
$7,207
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2015
$7,207 (−0.7%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2014
$7,260 (+1.2%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2013
$7,171 (+2.4%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2012
$7,005 (+7.3%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2011
$6,526
$74,000 + $95,200
$169,200
2010
$6,526
$74,000 + $95,200
$169,200
Tax history for 498 Siegfriedale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,630
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2025
$7,630 (+1.7%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2024
$7,500 (+3.3%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2023
$7,259
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2022
$7,259
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2021
$7,259
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2020
$7,259
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2019
$7,259
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2018
$7,259 (+0.7%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2017
$7,207
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2015
$7,207 (−0.7%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2014
$7,260 (+1.2%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2013
$7,171 (+2.4%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2012
$7,005 (+7.3%)
$74,000 + $107,600
$181,600
2011
$6,526
$74,000 + $95,200
$169,200
2010
$6,526
$74,000 + $95,200
$169,200
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,289
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
63546401189909
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
A-R
HISTORIC OVERLAY
Agricultural Residential District
This Area represents a mixture of residential uses, agricultural uses, conservation uses which complement the existing agricultural character of the District. Low densities of development would be expected due to soil conditions and surrounding agricultural uses.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Greenhouse / nursery
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area