Homes like this don't hit the market often - 2 acre Homestead in Bern Twp - Next to Bern Pool and the County fields. This home has undergone some major changes in the past 10 years; updated kitchen, flooring, an addition, new siding, decks, etc. The layout is fantastic with a huge living room with wood stove, main floor laundry and large walk in pantry space, full bath and office completing the main floor with an open kitchen and dining area and two staircases to the second floor. The upper floor offers a massive primary bedrooom with full bath and great closet space and a private deck. Two additional bedrooms and another full bath on the second floor. The lower level consists of the "old" cellar and the newer side with a family room with plenty of entertainment space and a fireplace and again, a full bath; that makes 4 total full baths. The 36x40 Pioneer pole barn is a welcome addition to the property; plenty of room for toys, vehicles, etc. ; complete with lift. Location, location, location. Minutes from Blue Marsh, Reading Airport, Willow Hollow Golf course and the conveniences in neighboring Spring Twp.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
2.1 acresLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tricia Mountz Bubel• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Bought with Travis Horning• Kingsway Realty - Lancaster
Do not miss your chance to see this one of a kind craftsman home which has been renovated and remodeled throughout! Sitting on over 2 acres of land, this inviting home offers space and privacy while still being close to plenty. Along the front of the home, you will find a full size deck, great for entertaining, with a built in grill and storage as well as a chiminea to keep you warm on chilly nights. The window boxes and hand made railings add charm and character to this home, which continues throughout the inside. Enter the front door and you are welcomed into the kitchen/dining area which was completely remodeled in 2017. The kitchen will not disappoint with its custom cabinetry, pot filler above the cooktop, double oven, and large kitchen island. Check out the deep window sills throughout and imagine all the ways to decorate them! You will find a full bathroom and guest bedroom/home office in this area as well, which used to be the original footprint of this home. However, in 2016, the owners added a large addition onto the back of the home. Continuing back, you will enter a large living room complete with wooden beams, a cozy wood stove, built in surround sound speakers, and an exit on either side, both going out to covered porches. There is a large pantry and laundry room here as well along with a built in desk. A staircase along the back of this room will take you down to the partially finished basement. This room was actually in the process of being finished when the owners secured a new home for themselves, so they now invite you to make the finishing touches as you wish, and the price reflects that. The owner was able to complete the beautiful stone propane fireplace downstairs and the plumbing for the full bathroom located down here as well. The lights and drywall have been finished and the room has been painted, it simply needs a bathroom vanity and the finishing trim along the edges of the room and the bar. On the second floor of this home you will find a massive master bedroom, as big as the entire addition to the back of the home! There is a large walk in closet, en suite master bathroom, and a balcony that overlooks the back yard. Pass through the bathroom that leads to the front of the home, and you will find two bedrooms on either side of the staircase, which leads you back down to the front of the home. Outside, the charm continues as you discover the wooden playhouse the owner built complete with a tire swing. The yard is huge and flat - acreage that can be used for playing and gardening! A handy craftsman, the owner built a large shed/saw mill in the back for storing all tools and wood. Beside this, there is a chicken coop and fenced in pasture area - perfect for gardening or continuing to raise animals! There is a large daybed hanging beneath the master balcony, with solar lights that automatically turn on in the evening for beautiful ambiance. Not only does this home have space (and parking!) for all of your family gatherings inside and out, but it's conveniently located near Blue Marsh lake and within walking distance to Schuylkill Valley baseball fields, Bern Township Public Pool, and Gring's Mill Recreational Area. Hop in your car and you are just a short drive to the airport, hospital, and route 222. This home is priced to sell and will go quickly - come see it before it's gone!
TREND #5508634
May 15, 2009
Sold
$128,500
$49/sq ft
Mar 31, 2009
Listed
$134,900
$51/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005204314
May 15, 2009
Sold
$128,500
$49/sq ft
Apr 13, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 2009
Listed
$134,900
$51/sq ft
5508634 Cape cod on a spacious 2+ acres of land, living rm, large eat-in kitchen, 3 or 4 bedrms. Full bsmt w/ exit, ready to move-in . Nice location.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,599 (+10.3%)
$44,400 + $62,700
$107,100
2025
$4,169 (+3.6%)
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2024
$4,024 (+2.7%)
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2023
$3,919
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2022
$3,919
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2021
$3,919
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2020
$3,919 (+2.6%)
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2019
$3,820
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2018
$3,820 (+0.8%)
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2017
$3,791 (+32.0%)
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2015
$2,872 (+11.2%)
$44,400 + $32,000
$76,400
2014
$2,583 (+1.4%)
$44,400 + $24,900
$69,300
2013
$2,547 (+2.7%)
$44,400 + $24,900
$69,300
2012
$2,480 (+1.7%)
$44,400 + $24,900
$69,300
2011
$2,438 (+2.0%)
$44,400 + $24,900
$69,300
2010
$2,390
$44,400 + $24,900
$69,300
Tax history for 1109 Upper Van Reed Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,599 (+10.3%)
$44,400 + $62,700
$107,100
2025
$4,169 (+3.6%)
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2024
$4,024 (+2.7%)
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2023
$3,919
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2022
$3,919
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2021
$3,919
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2020
$3,919 (+2.6%)
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2019
$3,820
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2018
$3,820 (+0.8%)
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2017
$3,791 (+32.0%)
$44,400 + $54,400
$98,800
2015
$2,872 (+11.2%)
$44,400 + $32,000
$76,400
2014
$2,583 (+1.4%)
$44,400 + $24,900
$69,300
2013
$2,547 (+2.7%)
$44,400 + $24,900
$69,300
2012
$2,480 (+1.7%)
$44,400 + $24,900
$69,300
2011
$2,438 (+2.0%)
$44,400 + $24,900
$69,300
2010
$2,390
$44,400 + $24,900
$69,300
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,621
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
27438802862615
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
It is the purpose of this district to permit limited residential development at low density in an area predominantly characterized by farmland and woodland. Density of development will vary with the availability of public or community sewage disposal and water facilities.
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Balcony
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed Shop
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s), Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $44,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,621
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $530
County Tax: $890
School Tax: $2,749
Tax Assessed Value: $98,800
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $4,169
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air, Central
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Propane
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
High School: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
School District Name: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Directions: 222 to 183 N/Bernville Road - left on Leesport Road (at CVS) - bear left at Bern pool on Upper Van Reed - house on Right just after pool/field.
Municipality: BERN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,621
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 27438802862615
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Schuylkill Valley El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 5.1mi
6/10
Schuylkill Valley Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Schuylkill Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
5/10
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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 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$512,000 – $620,000
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