Welcome home to this well-built 1950's home located in Hampden Heights. This ranch style home has three bedrooms and two and half bathrooms. All brick exterior, with wood flooring throughout. The living room space has a fireplace with electric insert(could be converted to wood-burning again). The kitchen has ample storage, eat-in area and pantry. The large sided porch wraps around to the uncovered front. The driveway leads to side entry garage that is heated and additional parking. Large shady trees at front, privacy plantings along backyard, it has a quiet, scenic, nature-filled view and location, as the house sits on a nature preserve that can not be built on. Lower level is heated and has laundry and one full bathroom, would be a great space to complete as a finished basement. Replaced windows, replaced roof and replaced aluminum siding with vinyl siding and new shutters. There was a new sump pump installed in 2019. Renovated main bathroom with bathfitter insert, heating system and AC maintained annually, ceiling fans in bedrooms and living room, replaced light fixtures throughout home. Renovated front door (repainted, new glass storm door) updated electric GFI outlets throughout home, added outdoor weatherproof sockets on porch. There is a high efficiency, oil fired, hot water boiler. Property is located near local shopping, dining and major highways. Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Katie Broskey• Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
* 1 Year Home Warranty! * This well-built 1951 home is a portal to the past! All brick exterior, plenty of windows, oak hardwood flooring throughout, brick fireplace with electric insert (could be used as wood-burning again), and lower level could be converted to in-law suite or "man cave". Large side covered patio wraps around to uncovered front porch. Driveway leads to side entry garage and additional parking. Large shady tree at front, magnolia tree on side, privacy plantings along backyard, preserved woodlands to side of home and softball field across street. Bring your ideas because this home has so much potential. Oak cabinetry in spacious kitchen with window series at dining area, plus window door to yard. Family room accessed from kitchen and hallway to bedrooms offers built-in desk in the closet and half bath, so it could be used as a 3rd bedroom! Roomy bedrooms with neutral d cor and hardwood flooring on either side of bathroom. The heated lower level offers an open space for additional living space, laundry room, and full bath! All new radiators, freshly painted and waterproof system installed!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,242 (+2.4%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2025
$4,142 (+1.5%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2024
$4,081 (+1.6%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2023
$4,018
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2022
$4,018
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2021
$4,018 (+1.0%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2020
$3,977
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2019
$3,977
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2018
$3,977 (+0.7%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2017
$3,950 (+6.2%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2015
$3,719 (+1.2%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2014
$3,674
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2013
$3,674 (+6.0%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2012
$3,467
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2011
$3,467 (+6.8%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2010
$3,248
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
Tax history for 1201 Alsace Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,242 (+2.4%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2025
$4,142 (+1.5%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2024
$4,081 (+1.6%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2023
$4,018
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2022
$4,018
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2021
$4,018 (+1.0%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2020
$3,977
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2019
$3,977
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2018
$3,977 (+0.7%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2017
$3,950 (+6.2%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2015
$3,719 (+1.2%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2014
$3,674
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2013
$3,674 (+6.0%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2012
$3,467
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2011
$3,467 (+6.8%)
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
2010
$3,248
$33,400 + $58,500
$91,900
*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
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,477
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
17531710365743
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-1
HEIGHTS CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Residential District
The R-1 Districts preserve and enhance low-density areas composed of one-family detached dwellings on relatively large lots. The R-2 Medium Density District provides a variety of one-family detached, semidetached and attached dwellings. The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Asphalt Driveway
Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Single, Washer, Dryer
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Master Bathroom, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Electric, Other
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Sump Pump
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $58,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular, Corner, Front Yard, Level, Open, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Sloping
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $33,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,477
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,666
County Tax: $704
School Tax: $1,648
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $91,900
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $4,018
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: S/W Changeover
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Route 12 East, take exit for Spring Valley Rd. , turn right onto Spring Valley Rd. , stay straight as road turns into Hampden Blvd. , continue on Hampden Blvd. , turn right onto Perry St. , turn left onto Alsace Rd. , home is on your right.
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,477
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 17531710365743
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northeast Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
1/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 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
Reading, PA • 19604
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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
$322,000 – $389,000
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