This property is being offered for sale at auction on Thursday, August 8th @ 5:00 PM. List price is the suggested opening bid only and is not indicative of the final sale price. OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, July 20 & 27 and August 3 (1-3 pm) or by apt. TERMS: 10% down day of sale; settlement within 45 days of sale. Terms by: Franklin R. Ross, Jr & Susan M. Ross. Beautifully situated log Cape Cod home w/ detached 2 car garage & bank barn on 2.21 acres. The home contains approx. 1,932 SF and features gorgeous knotty pine floors & ceiling fans throughout most of the home, accented by circle top windows in a palette of neutral colors & wood. The front covered porch leads into a great room w/ open loft which includes a living room w/ propane stove, kitchen/dining area w/ granite countertops, tiled backsplash, bar seating, gas range, D/W & refrigerator; sun room w/ wood stove; master bedroom w/ walk-in closet; and master bath. The sun room leads to a composite deck with a hot tub & a patio area for dining & grilling. The second floor contains a loft; 2 more bedrooms; and another full bath. The lower level has a finished rec room w/ outside exit and a large storage area w/ washer & dryer. The home has propane baseboard heat, on site well & septic. The property also contains a 26 x 24 two-car garage w/ electric openers & a 9,000 lb. 2 post lift and an attached 10 x 24 carport; 1813 circa 30 x 50 stone & frame bank barn w/ open stables on the lower level equipment storage on the upper level. The property features spacious lawns accented with stone walls, perennial & water gardens, mature shade trees and a paved driveway with extra parking. NOTE: This one owner property is surrounded by fields & woods and is conveniently located within 5 minutes of restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores and only 6 minutes to PA Turnpike.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
2.09 acresLot Size
$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mr. Travis Eberly• Horning Farm Agency Inc
*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
2.09 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,036
Year built
1998
Style
Other
County
Berks County
APN
35531001379896
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-2
Rural Conservation District
It is the purpose of this district to encourage the preservation of certain rural areas within the Township, in order to conserve such natural features as watercourses, watersheds, and forest areas, and the most suitable farmland within the Township. It is also the purpose of this district to discourage development in areas which provide severe limitations to development, areas of steep slope, high water table and in which on-site disposal of sewage effluent may be hazardous.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Detached Carport Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage, Driveway, Detached Carport
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 792
Improvement Assessed Value: $94,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Log
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $49,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,716
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 576
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 216
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $359
County Tax: $1,208
School Tax: $4,098
Tax Assessed Value: $144,800
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $5,665
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: TWIN VALLEY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Morgantown take Rt. 23 west for 0.7 miles. Turn right on Swamp Rd. Go 1.2 miles to property on left.
Municipality: CAERNARVON TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,036
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.09 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 35531001379896
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Other
Listing Information
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Around this home
Schools
Twin Valley Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
Twin Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
21% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$424,000 – $514,000
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