Calling all of those "old-home enthusiasts" who love to restore historic-era homes to their past glory! Built somewhere between 1820 and 1840, this charming stone farmhouse is the pallet you have been looking for where you can create your masterpiece. The home is situated on a stunning 4.96 lot that is partially open, where fruit trees were a few short years ago producing bushels of fresh peaches and apples, while the rest of the lot is a gorgeous wooded paradise where deer, turkey and other wildlife call home. The Little Manatawny Creek even briefly crosses across the lot on its northernmost corner. The original 35'6" X 22' footprint of the home features a gorgeous field-stone exterior that was professionally re-pointed just last year at the cost of $14,000. The window wells are almost two feet deep adding to the that original "farm-house feel". The Summer Kitchen lay to the rear of the home and still includes the large fireplace where meals were once prepared over an open fire, and the bake oven is still accessible in the back of the fireplace. In this room, it is easy to envision a tree adorned for the holidays with its twinkling lights providing a classic ambiance guaranteed to enhance the spirit from within. At one point a breezeway was constructed to connect the two original sections of the home together. During the early ownership of the current seller, an additional room was added for the current owner's print shop. Local artist Alan Boyer created note cards, calendars and prints of his paintings of local historic buildings and covered bridges. Those floors are heavily reinforced to accommodate the heavy printer and cutter that once occupied the room. This space has plenty of windows and would make a great home office, hobby room, or playroom. Back to the main home, there is a spacious Living Room that has a stone fireplace that was converted to be fueled by propane gas. French doors lead into the Dining Area and Kitchen where an abundance of cabinet and counter space can be found. Here, frequent Oley Fair Baking champion Anna Boyer created pies, cakes, cookies and other confections that landed her many red, blue and yellow ribbons for her baking excellence. As you venture upstairs, you will find three generously sized bedrooms and a modern bath. Attic storage is provided above. Ruscombmanor Township is situated in the much desired Oley Valley School District, and the Oley Valley locale is nationally recognized as one of the most historically preserved rural areas in the country, teeming with beautiful farmlands and well preserved farm houses. This home is looking for that special new owner who has the vision and desire to restore it to its former period feel. .. is that you?
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Market trends in 19547, PA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
104.6%
1.4% MoM
Median sale price
$465K
$52K MoM
Avg. days on market
4d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
11
1 MoM
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Sale history for 116 Bull Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PABK2036302
Jan 18, 2024
Sold
$320,000
$128/sq ft
Dec 11, 2023
Pending
—
Dec 10, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Nov 23, 2023
Price Changed
$330,000
$132/sq ft
Oct 25, 2023
Listed
$350,000
$140/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,875 (+2.4%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2025
$5,736 (+3.9%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2024
$5,520 (+4.1%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2023
$5,300 (+1.6%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2022
$5,217 (+1.3%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2021
$5,148 (+4.2%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2020
$4,939 (+1.7%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2019
$4,856 (+1.2%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2018
$4,799 (+2.6%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2017
$4,676 (+2.8%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2015
$4,547 (+1.4%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2014
$4,483 (+1.2%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2013
$4,432 (+2.7%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2012
$4,315 (+1.1%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2011
$4,269
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2010
$4,269
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
Tax history for 116 Bull Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,875 (+2.4%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2025
$5,736 (+3.9%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2024
$5,520 (+4.1%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2023
$5,300 (+1.6%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2022
$5,217 (+1.3%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2021
$5,148 (+4.2%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2020
$4,939 (+1.7%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2019
$4,856 (+1.2%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2018
$4,799 (+2.6%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2017
$4,676 (+2.8%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2015
$4,547 (+1.4%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2014
$4,483 (+1.2%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2013
$4,432 (+2.7%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2012
$4,315 (+1.1%)
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2011
$4,269
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
2010
$4,269
$55,800 + $82,600
$138,400
*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
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.96 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,584
Year built
1840
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
76533903235701
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
Residential Districts are designed primarily to provide for the special needs of the large rural and undeveloped areas of the Township and to encourage the preservation of ample and appropriate areas for continued agriculture, recreation, conservation and other open space purposes. Accordingly, the district incorporates a density standard which, among other things; provides for farm and low density dwelling use, with area regulations geared to the nature of the permitted uses and the likelihood of the absence of public water, sanitary sewer or other services; prevents the haphazard mixing of commercial, industrial, and residential use; discourages premature subdivision and isolated development, and facilitates the conservation of forest, water and other natural resources, thereby reducing demands on the water table and minimizing erosion.
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bonus Room
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Brick, Stone, Wood, Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Drain, Interior Access
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $82,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Metal
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Irregular, Level, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $55,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,500
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $138
County Tax: $1,060
School Tax: $4,088
Tax Assessed Value: $138,400
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $5,286
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Circuit Breakers
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: OLEY VALLEY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Oley Rd
Directions: From Reading: North on Pricetown Rd (Rt 12) to right onto Woodside Rd (at Sunoco Station), to immediate left onto Oley Rd. Right onto Bull Rd to home on right.
Location Type: Rural
Municipality: RUSCOMBMANOR TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,584
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1840
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 76533903235701
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Oley Valley El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
Oley Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
Oley Valley Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% 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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Historical weather
Oley, PA • 19547
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 3.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$384,000 – $465,000
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