9/11 Open House canceled. Welcome home to a meticulously restored Hampden Heights cape cod. Reading historic district surrounded by stone mansions and a wooded mountain backdrop. This home seamlessly combines every modern comfort with traditional architecture. New upgrades include a matching kitchen and laundry area, solid wood cabinets, granite countertops, deep sink with pull-down faucet, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. The painted brick exterior, true divided light windows, slate roof and copper gutters combine for a timeless and stately look, all uncommon in construction today. Raised panel doors with original hardware, solid wood trim, built-in shelving and tile showers are all original and in pristine condition. Cost efficient gas heating with central AC. First floor laundry room! Great access to Albright College, hiking trails, and major routes (222, 422, I78 and I76). Schedule your private tour today! Listing agent is related to the owner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jonathan Whitaker• Equity Pennsylvania Real Estate
•267-522-8112 (broker)
•soldbypatel@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Brooke Gardner• Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
*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
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,376
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
17531710377167
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 - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Improvement Assessed Value: $70,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
# of Levels (Total): 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Slate
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: $19,900
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,562
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,633
County Tax: $690
School Tax: $1,615
Tax Assessed Value: $90,100
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,939
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Take Spring Valley Rd exit off Rt 12, turn right onto Spring Valley, Left onto Pike St, Right onto Lorraine, Property on Left
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,376
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 17531710377167
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 • 0.6mi
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
15% 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
$342,000 – $414,000
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