HIGHEST AND BEST OFFER DEADLINE SET FOR THURSDAY 8/20 @ 9:00AM, MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. Step back in time and discover the TIMELESS CHARM of this exceptional 20-ACRE GENTLEMAN'S farmstead (PA ACT319) in Berks County. Dating back to 1815, this REMARKABLE property blends rich Pennsylvania history with endless possibilities for COUNTRY LIVING, HOBBY FARMING, EQUESTRIAN PURSUITS, or a PRIVATE FAMILY RETREAT. The centerpiece is the IMPRESSIVELY RESTORED farmhouse with 3,000 square feet of CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE with MODERN AMENITIES. This home features 5 BEDROOMS and 2.5 BATHROOMS with exposed STONE WALLS, WIDE-PLANK PINE FLOORS and WOOD BEAMS, just a few of the enchanting details throughout the home. Modern conveniences abound with HIGH-END APPLIANCES including SUB ZERO, VIKING, and THERMADOR in the GOURMET KITCHEN with it's own PIE PANTRY, ensuring both functionality and style. Enjoy year-round outdoor living from the SCREENED OUTDOOR PATIO, complete with a WOODBURNING FIREPLACE, an inviting setting for morning coffee, entertaining, or relaxing while overlooking the surrounding countryside. A few steps away from the main house is the DETACHED GUEST HOUSE, complete with a kitchenette, full bath, and upstairs bedroom. The property also features an ORIGINAL BANK BARN, chicken coop, greenhouse, potting shed, and an animal barn with stalls ideal for livestock, equipment, storage, workshops, or agricultural. Rolling acreage, mature trees, and a picturesque SPRING-FED POND create a peaceful setting where you can enjoy fishing, wildlife, and the tranquility of the countryside. This property presents a RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a piece of the the area's rich heritage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1815Year Built
20.49 acresLot Size
$396Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Rebecca Francis• BHHS Fox & Roach - Center Valley
HIGHEST AND BEST OFFER DEADLINE SET FOR THURSDAY 8/20 @ 9:00AM, MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. Step back in time and discover the TIMELESS CHARM of this exceptional 20-ACRE GENTLEMAN'S farmstead (PA ACT319) in Berks County. Dating back to 1815, this REMARKABLE property blends rich Pennsylvania history with endless possibilities for COUNTRY LIVING, HOBBY FARMING, EQUESTRIAN PURSUITS, or a PRIVATE FAMILY RETREAT. The centerpiece is the IMPRESSIVELY RESTORED farmhouse with 3,000 square feet of CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE with MODERN AMENITIES. This home features 5 BEDROOMS and 2.5 BATHROOMS with exposed STONE WALLS, WIDE-PLANK PINE FLOORS and WOOD BEAMS, just a few of the enchanting details throughout the home. Modern conveniences abound with HIGH-END APPLIANCES including SUB ZERO, VIKING, and THERMADOR in the GOURMET KITCHEN with it's own PIE PANTRY, ensuring both functionality and style. Enjoy year-round outdoor living from the SCREENED OUTDOOR PATIO, complete with a WOODBURNING FIREPLACE, an inviting setting for morning coffee, entertaining, or relaxing while overlooking the surrounding countryside. A few steps away from the main house is the DETACHED GUEST HOUSE, complete with a kitchenette, full bath, and upstairs bedroom. The property also features an ORIGINAL BANK BARN, chicken coop, greenhouse, potting shed, and an animal barn with stalls ideal for livestock, equipment, storage, workshops, or agricultural. Rolling acreage, mature trees, and a picturesque SPRING-FED POND create a peaceful setting where you can enjoy fishing, wildlife, and the tranquility of the countryside. This property presents a RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a piece of the the area's rich heritage.
BRIGHT MLS #1001767723
Oct 18, 2017
Sold
$705,000
$232/sq ft
TREND #7015726
Oct 18, 2017
Sold
$705,000
$232/sq ft
Aug 30, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 8, 2017
Listed
$740,000
$244/sq ft
GLVRMLS #552372
Oct 18, 2017
Sold
$705,000
$232/sq ft
Aug 30, 2017
Pending
—
Jul 7, 2017
Listed
$740,000
$244/sq ft
+38
An idyllic 20.49 acre parcel is the magical setting for StoneCroft Farm. Fields of green, spring fed pond & rolling pastures comprise this gentleman’s estate where an 1800’s farmhouse & enchanting collection of outbuildings proudly stand. The restored main house has a charming stone walled courtyard. Authentic details include wide pine floors, deep windows, beam ceilings & fps in the family room & MBR. Modern conveniences include a gourmet kitchen with high end appliances, soapstone & curly maple countertops, & walk-in fp. Specifically planned for extending entertainment space, a 2016 screened outdoor kitchen boasts a fireplace & showcases views of the pond & countryside. A 2006 guest house mirrors the main house with random width pine floors & deep windows. Outbuildings include a chicken coop, potting shed, greenhouse, bank barn & a goat barn with 3 stalls & run-in sheds. The location affords quick access to destinations in Lehigh & Berks Counties & proximity to 78 & Turnpike.
Public Records
Mar 13, 1998
Sold
$299,000
$99/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,998 (+0.7%)
$5,500 + $124,000
$129,500
2025
$4,966 (+289.5%)
$5,500 + $124,000
$129,500
2024
$1,275 (+7.5%)
$5,500 + $124,000
$129,500
2023
$1,186
$5,500 + $124,000
$129,500
2022
$1,186 (+3.4%)
$5,500 + $124,000
$129,500
2021
$1,147
$5,500 + $124,000
$129,500
2020
$1,147
$5,500 + $124,000
$129,500
2019
$1,147
$5,500 + $124,000
$129,500
2018
$1,147 (+3.3%)
$5,500 + $124,000
$129,500
2017
$1,110 (+2.9%)
$5,500 + $124,000
$129,500
2015
$1,079
$5,600 + $124,000
$129,600
2014
$1,080 (−72.5%)
$5,600 + $124,000
$129,600
2013
$3,925 (+1.5%)
$5,600 + $124,000
$129,600
2012
$3,868
$5,600 + $124,000
$129,600
2011
$3,868 (−3.1%)
$5,600 + $124,000
$129,600
2010
$3,990
$5,600 + $124,000
$129,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
20.49 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
3,034
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
3,034
Year built
1815
Style
Vacant Land
County
Berks County
APN
52640200144761
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
RC
Rural Conservation District
In accordance with the objectives of the Hereford Township and Washington township Joint Municipal Comprehensive Plan, and the purpose statements and community development objectives set forth in Article I of this Ordinance, the RD- Rural Conservation District is established to promote the conservation of the rural, heavily environmentally constrained, and largely wooded landscape that characterizes much of Hereford Township, particularly the hilly terrain that constitutes a portion of the federally designated Pennsylvania Highlands and an extension of the Oley Hills, a Berks County conservation priority. The regulations set forth herein are intended to achieve the following specific purposes: To preserve significant woodlands, thereby assuring Township residents of the continued benefits derived from them, including but not limited to natural diversity, stormwater management, groundwater recharge, buffering of human activity, reduction of wind velocity, and production of oxygen; To preserve the quality and quantity of Township water resources, including both surface waters and groundwater; To protect steeply sloped areas from unnecessary disturbance and inappropriate development, thereby preventing the erosion of soils, increase surface water runoff, and siltation of surface waters; To preserve the scenic rural character that is a crucial element of community identity, particularly in the central part of the Township; to preserve open space areas which are not necessarily used for agricultural purposes, but have landscape qualities which support the rural-agricultural character of Hereford Township or have historic features that represent the heritage of the Township; and To further preserve the overall rural character of Hereford Township through the use of Transferrable Development Rights which enable residential development to be directed to more appropriate locations.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Public service
Recreation
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard / vineyard
Agriculture-Pastureland
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
3/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 100° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Macungie, PA • 18062
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
32
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37
24
55
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63
43
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68
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61
76
57
66
45
53
38
38
25
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.1 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 271 Wetzel Rd
$1,212,088
$12K over list price of $1.20M
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