You'll find peace and privacy with this 3.50 acre mountainside retreat surrounded by woodlands and picturesque views from every window of the circa 1911 Craftsman Style home located in Lower Alsace. You'll love the spacious front porch w/ views of the valley and perfect for relaxing yet big enough for entertaining. Enter in to the central hall featuring orginal craftsman style front door and staircase. The adjoining living room features orginal stone fireplace, flanked by matching French Doors leading to a heated enclosed porch and 1/2 bath. The dining room features a built in corner cupboard. The kitchen has plenty of cabinet and counter space plus an adjoining heated breakfast room. Upstairs you'll find a large master w/ double closets and access to front balcony. There are also two additional light filled bedrooms plus full bath. There is also a full basement for storage, a detached 2 car garage, and heated studio/playhouse. The property also has the added feature of circa 1930's. Stone walls and architectural pieces. Truly a one of a kind home and property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1911Year Built
3.5 acresLot Size
$198Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chris Miller• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Bought with Jen Blankenbiller• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,998
Year built
1911
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
23532714248329
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-1
Rural Residential District
The R-1 Zoning District generally contains areas with existing woodlands, steep slopes, open space and rural residential uses. The purpose of the R-1 Zoning District is as follows: To preserve and enhance ecologically fragile, environmentally sensitive and aesthetically valuable areas of Lower Alsace Township and Mount Penn Borough. Specific features to be preserved and enhanced include, but are not necessarily limited to groundwater, steep slopes, woodlands, scenic vistas and scenic corridors.; To permit development of a type and density, which have minimal stormwater management impacts upon the natural features and the surrounding properties.; To provide a clearly defined limits between residential uses, densities and developments within Lower Alsace Township and Mount Penn Borough.; To provide, preserve and enhance park, recreation and open space opportunities on a local and regional scale in order to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $58,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $50,100
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,998
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $108,800
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $5,779
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Club House
School Information
School District Name: ANTIETAM
Location Information
Cross Street: CARSONIA
Directions: Rt 422 to Mt. Penn, R on Carsonia, L on Friedensburg Rd, home on left.
Location Type: Bay
Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP
Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Bay
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,998
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 23532714248329
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Antietam Middle School/High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$376,000 – $455,000
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