Offers Received! All offers need to be submitted by 4 pm on Monday April 7th! This well-kept spacious cape cod is ready for new owners! Located with a rural setting, yet close to Rte 222, Route 183, and within minutes to hospital, stores, and restaurants! Situated on 4.7 acres, this cape cod has plenty of room for entertaining both on the exterior and on the interior! The house has plenty of natural sunlight from the large windows and skylights! The front walkway will lead you to a wrap around porch where you can sit and watch the wildlife and see the beautiful scenery. As you enter the front door, hardwood flooring will welcome you. Straight ahead is the living room that has a brick fireplace with pellet stove, hardwood flooring, and vaulted ceilings. The large kitchen has 2 skylights, island, dinette area, and 38 cabinets. All the appliances will be remaining! Holiday meals can be served in the dining room. There are 2 bedrooms on the first floor. The master bedroom has 2 skylights, walk-in closet, and a slider that leads to the rear deck. The ensuite consists of a double vanity, jetted tub (current owner never used), and a shower stall. The 2nd bedroom is currently being used for an office area. The hall bath has tile flooring and walk-in shower. There are 2 bedrooms on the 2nd level, along with a full bath with double vanity. Both bedrooms have plenty of storage with the walk-in storage area in the eves. The daylight finished basement area is phenomenal for your holiday parties! The double door and full size windows give plenty of natural light. There is a wet sink kitchenette area, along with a full bath in the basement! In addition to the finished area, there are additional closets and utility room that allows plenty of storage. If you like to entertain in the summer, the rear deck and yard are perfect for your parties. And. .. for the handyman that needs work area, there is a detached garage that has full staircase leading to the workshop or storage area on the 2nd floor. There are even skylights in the garage! The original heating system for the house was oil, hot air heat and electric baseboard for the basement. However, the current owners use 2 pellet stoves to heat the house. And there are approximately 4 tons of pellets included in the sale. Recent upgrades include 2 new garage door openers, new kitchen refrigerator, 3 new toilets, new chimney cap, fireplace insert.
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
4.7 acresLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Denise Specht• CENTURY21 Epting Realty
•610-562-2227 (broker)
•dspecht@c21epting.com (broker)
Bought with Justina Ott• Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
This gorgeous custom built cape cod is situated on 4.7 partially wooded acres located in Bern Township in the Schuylkill Valley School District. Travel down the newly paved driveway and notice the extensive hardscape, professional landscaping, brick wrap around porch, and the beautiful views this home has to offer. Step inside the newly installed front door and into the 2 story foyer and prepare to fall in love. Brand new butterscotch hardwood floors lead you into an open flowing floor plan. As you travel through this home, you will witness true pride of ownership. Every inch of this home has been well thought out and meticulously maintained. The back wall of this home features windows and glass doors to allow the homeowner to witness the abundance of wildlife that travels through this property. Great room with cathedral ceilings and a floor to ceiling brick wood burning fireplace. Dining room area with bump out floor to ceiling windows and gorgeous light fixture. White Aristocraft custom kitchen with soft closing cabinets and drawers, an island with a cooktop stove and room for seating, new stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast nook with skylights. Off the kitchen is a mud/laundry room with a side door entrance. The master bedroom suite is on the main level and includes a walk in closet, a full master bathroom with soaking whirlpool tub, double bowl vanity, and a separate walk in stall shower. The master bedroom provides enough room to house a king size bed, large furniture, and a sitting area with skylights. The second bedroom on this level is currently being used as a office/den but would make a wonderful bedroom with a double door entrance and a walk in closet. There is an additional newly updated full bathroom with walk in double shower on this main level. Head upstairs to the balcony that overlooks the great room, here you will find two more large bedrooms each with double closets, window seats, and a bifold door that leads to an additional room with skylights. A shared full bathroom includes double vanity sinks that are separate from the bath/tub and toilet area. The lower level is fully finished and includes in-law quarters complete with 2 cedar walk in closets, cherry kitchenette, full bathroom with walk in shower, space to create an open living room and bedroom, and a separate entrance with a walk out patio. Out back is a deck that runs the entire length of the house and overlooks a large, flat, private yard that backs up to the woods. There is a 2 story 4 car detached garage with a loft already built above. Peace of mind is yours as all the major components of this home have recently been replaced/updated. Tucked back in a rural area yet convenient to major highways (183, 222, I-78, 422) for easy commuting. This Gorgeous home is just waiting to be your Home Sweet Home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,911 (+1.8%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2025
$9,738 (+3.6%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2024
$9,399 (+2.7%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2023
$9,154
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2022
$9,154
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2021
$9,154
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2020
$9,154 (+2.6%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2019
$8,923
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2018
$8,923 (+0.8%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2017
$8,857 (+2.1%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2015
$8,677 (+0.9%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2014
$8,604 (+1.4%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2013
$8,484 (+2.7%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2012
$8,258 (+1.7%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2011
$8,120 (+2.0%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2010
$7,958
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
Tax history for 1470 Hilltop Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,911 (+1.8%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2025
$9,738 (+3.6%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2024
$9,399 (+2.7%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2023
$9,154
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2022
$9,154
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2021
$9,154
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2020
$9,154 (+2.6%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2019
$8,923
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2018
$8,923 (+0.8%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2017
$8,857 (+2.1%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2015
$8,677 (+0.9%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2014
$8,604 (+1.4%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2013
$8,484 (+2.7%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2012
$8,258 (+1.7%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2011
$8,120 (+2.0%)
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
2010
$7,958
$54,800 + $176,000
$230,800
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,578
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
27438903124481
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
SR
Suburban Residential District
It is the purpose of this district to provide for the maintenance and expansion of residential areas at low to medium densities of development, depending upon the availability of public or community sewage disposal and water facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized