A country home in a country setting with public water & sewer. Enjoy views of the surrounding farmland in North Eastern Berks County. Room for your your pets, your cars, and your garden on this 0.69 acre lot. Outbuilding includes a 3-car garage with carport on side ( in need of repair), a hen house divided into 3 separate parts for your use, and an outhouse. All need repainting. The 4/5 bedroom house boasts a slate roof, lots of natural woodwork, 9ft. ceiling, transum windows, and hardwood floors, even under carpeting. All appliances are included in sale. The bath and kitchen have been updated. There is newer plumbing, electric service, tile and carpeting, and a fresh coat of paint on the brick outside. Mostly all new windows and seller has a contractor installing 2 new windows in the near future.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
0.69 acresLot Size
$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Craig Reinert• Coldwell Banker Realty
•610-373-9900 (broker)
Bought with Loretta Leibert• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
A country home in a country setting with public water & sewer. Enjoy views of the surrounding farmland in North Eastern Berks County. Room for your kids, your pets, your cars, and your garden on this 0.69 acre lot. Outbuilding includes a 3-car garage with carport on side ( in need of repair), a hen house divided into 3 separate parts for your use, and an outhouse. All need repainting. The 4/5 bedroom house boasts a slate roof, lots of natural woodwork, 9ft. ceiling, transum windows, and hardwood floors, even under carpeting. All appliances are included in sale. The bath and kitchen have been updated. There is newer plumbing, electric service, tile and carpeting, and a fresh coat of paint on the brick outside. Mostly all new windows and seller has a contractor installing 2 new windows in the near future
BRIGHT MLS #1002601190
Jun 25, 2015
Sold
$161,000
$108/sq ft
May 18, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 13, 2015
Listed
$159,900
$107/sq ft
TREND #6003935
Apr 6, 2012
Sold
$113,500
$76/sq ft
Mar 22, 2012
Pending
—
Feb 8, 2012
Listed
$109,900
$74/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003841448
Apr 6, 2012
Sold
$113,500
$76/sq ft
Mar 13, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Feb 8, 2012
Listed
$109,900
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 2006
Sold
$191,000
$128/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK298324
Aug 7, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 30, 2006
Listed
$199,900
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 5, 2000
Sold
$93,000
$62/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK187220
Sep 5, 2000
Listing Removed
—
May 31, 2000
Listed
$93,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,378
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2025
$3,378 (+1.7%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2024
$3,320 (+3.3%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2023
$3,214
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2022
$3,214
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2021
$3,214
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2020
$3,214
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2019
$3,214
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2018
$3,214 (+0.7%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2017
$3,190
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2015
$3,190 (−0.8%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2014
$3,214 (+1.2%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2013
$3,175 (+2.4%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2012
$3,101
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2011
$3,101
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2010
$3,101
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
Tax history for 159 Bowers Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,378
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2025
$3,378 (+1.7%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2024
$3,320 (+3.3%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2023
$3,214
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2022
$3,214
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2021
$3,214
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2020
$3,214
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2019
$3,214
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2018
$3,214 (+0.7%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2017
$3,190
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2015
$3,190 (−0.8%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2014
$3,214 (+1.2%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2013
$3,175 (+2.4%)
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2012
$3,101
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2011
$3,101
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
2010
$3,101
$43,600 + $36,800
$80,400
*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
5
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.69 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,494
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
63545204844480
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
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