* * NEW LISTING * * Please call your Agent & schedule a tour before this home gets sold. Inventory like this is hard to find & we do expect a fast sale at such an AFFORDABLE ASKING PRICE & very AFFORDABLE TAXES. This welcoming CAPE COD home is located on just over 2+ ACRES of PARTIALLY WOODED & PARTIALLY CLEARED OUT yard space just wonderful for entertaining FRIENDS, FAMILY & PETS. The family room has a Wood/Coal Stove Fireplace to get COZY on those cold winter nights. There is no shortage of open SPACE in this home with the VAULTED CEILING & multiple SKYLIGHTS for natural sun lighting. New owners will enjoy the COVERED REAR PATIO DECK just off the kitchen for plenty of SPACE for family gatherings. The first floor features 1 Bedroom & added BONUS SPACE that can be used as another bedroom or DEN or OFFICE area. The first floor also adds FULLY REMODELED full bath & LAUNDRY ROOM & a stylish KITCHEN with STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES all upgraded recently. The 2nd floor features 2 ADDITIONAL bedrooms, a 2nd FULLY REMODELED full bath plus a LOFT that overlooks the FAMILY ROOM. The OVERSIZED 3-CAR DETACHED GARAGE is surrounded by additional parking for guests. There is a NEW ROOF recently installed. This home has an amazing LOCATION with easy access to the Lehigh Valley or Reading area highways for commutes yet offers Country Living in an area full of families who celebrate COMMUNITY fun & activities. You will not be disappointed if you buy this home in this area, that's for sure!!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
2.18 acresLot Size
$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Thomas Skiffington• RE/MAX Central - Lansdale
•215-362-2260 (broker)
•lansdale@remaxcentralinc.com (broker)
Bought with Gregg Linn• Keller Williams Realty Group
* * NEW LISTING * * Please call your Agent & schedule a tour before this home gets sold. Inventory like this is hard to find & we do expect a fast sale at such an AFFORDABLE ASKING PRICE & very AFFORDABLE TAXES. This welcoming CAPE COD home is located on just over 2+ ACRES of PARTIALLY WOODED & PARTIALLY CLEARED OUT yard space just wonderful for entertaining FRIENDS, FAMILY & PETS. The family room has a Wood/Coal Stove Fireplace to get COZY on those cold winter nights. There is no shortage of open SPACE in this home with the VAULTED CEILING & multiple SKYLIGHTS for natural sun lighting. New owners will enjoy the COVERED REAR PATIO DECK just off the kitchen for plenty of SPACE for family gatherings. The first floor features 1 Bedroom & added BONUS SPACE that can be used as another bedroom or DEN or OFFICE area. The first floor also adds FULLY REMODELED full bath & LAUNDRY ROOM & a stylish KITCHEN with STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES all upgraded recently. The 2nd floor features 2 ADDITIONAL bedrooms, a 2nd FULLY REMODELED full bath plus a LOFT that overlooks the FAMILY ROOM. The OVERSIZED 3-CAR DETACHED GARAGE is surrounded by additional parking for guests. There is a NEW ROOF recently installed. This home has an amazing LOCATION with easy access to the Lehigh Valley or Reading area highways for commutes yet offers Country Living in an area full of families who celebrate COMMUNITY fun & activities. You will not be disappointed if you buy this home in this area, that's for sure!!!
GLVRMLS #577169
Jul 31, 2018
Sold
$220,000
$130/sq ft
May 21, 2018
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2018
Listed
$249,000
$148/sq ft
+14
Cozy Cape nestled on 2 Acres of woodland. The great room offers open floor plan with brick hearth, coal stove that heats entire house, vaulted ceilings and lots of natural light. Hardwood floors, pointed stone and antique style chinked log finishes add charm and character to the home. First floor has two bedrooms, full bath and laundry room off kitchen. Large enclosed porch with hand painted wood floors, lots of windows and adds 200 more square feet of living space. Two staircases lead to 2nd floor with two more bedrooms and a loft that overlooks the great room. Large three car garage is a great extra to the property.
TREND #7163706
Jul 31, 2018
Sold
$220,000
$130/sq ft
Jul 24, 2018
Pending
—
May 7, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 18, 2018
Listed
$249,000
$148/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000413776
Jul 31, 2018
Sold
$220,000
$130/sq ft
May 21, 2018
Pending
—
May 7, 2018
Contingent
—
Apr 18, 2018
Listed
$249,000
$148/sq ft
GLVRMLS #351199
May 3, 2010
Sold
$214,000
$127/sq ft
Jan 5, 2010
Listed
$237,500
$141/sq ft
TREND #5639194
May 3, 2010
Sold
$214,000
$127/sq ft
Jan 5, 2010
Listed
$237,500
$141/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004706538
Mar 24, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 5, 2010
Listed
$237,500
$141/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 27, 1998
Sold
$147,500
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,824
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2025
$5,824 (−0.7%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2024
$5,863 (+2.1%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2023
$5,743 (+2.3%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2022
$5,615 (+0.8%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2021
$5,573 (+0.8%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2020
$5,531 (+1.5%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2019
$5,450 (+1.1%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2018
$5,393 (+1.8%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2017
$5,297 (+0.6%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2015
$5,266
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2014
$5,267 (+2.5%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2013
$5,136 (+4.1%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2012
$4,935 (+1.4%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2011
$4,868 (+0.8%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2010
$4,830
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
Tax history for 217 Benfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,824
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2025
$5,824 (−0.7%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2024
$5,863 (+2.1%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2023
$5,743 (+2.3%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2022
$5,615 (+0.8%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2021
$5,573 (+0.8%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2020
$5,531 (+1.5%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2019
$5,450 (+1.1%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2018
$5,393 (+1.8%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2017
$5,297 (+0.6%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2015
$5,266
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2014
$5,267 (+2.5%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2013
$5,136 (+4.1%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2012
$4,935 (+1.4%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2011
$4,868 (+0.8%)
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
2010
$4,830
$50,300 + $73,700
$124,000
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.18 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,302
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
59548100974654
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
CONS
Conservation District
It is the purpose of this District implement the provisions of Section 604. 1 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, which encourages the protection of the natural, scenic and historic values in the environment of the Township and the preservation the forests, wetlands, aquifers and floodplains from fragmentation or the encroachment of development, which would degrade the unique rural character, the quality of natural wildlife habitats, or the unique scenic beauty of Longswamp Township. Because of this, intensive residential development will not be permitted. Limited nonresidential uses, with their accessory uses, that are compatible with the physical characteristics of the land within the District will also be permitted. Development activities in this District will be encouraged to utilize the Conservation Subdivision Growing Greener design options to further implement the protection and preservation goals of the District.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Warehouse
Infrastructure
Public service
Fire house
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized