1278 Rickenbach Rd is a 1,764 square foot house on a 2.35 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Reading data, we estimate the home's value is $336,772.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
2.35 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$336,772
$3,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 5.3% lower than the average sale price ($356K) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,513 (+1.8%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2025
$4,434 (+3.6%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2024
$4,280 (+2.7%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2023
$4,169
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2022
$4,169
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2021
$4,169
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2020
$4,169 (+2.6%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2019
$4,063
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2018
$4,063 (+0.8%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2017
$4,033 (+2.1%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2015
$3,951 (+0.8%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2014
$3,918 (+1.4%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2013
$3,863 (+2.7%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2012
$3,761 (+1.7%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2011
$3,698 (+2.0%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2010
$3,624
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
Tax history for 1278 Rickenbach Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,513 (+1.8%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2025
$4,434 (+3.6%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2024
$4,280 (+2.7%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2023
$4,169
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2022
$4,169
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2021
$4,169
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2020
$4,169 (+2.6%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2019
$4,063
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2018
$4,063 (+0.8%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2017
$4,033 (+2.1%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2015
$3,951 (+0.8%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2014
$3,918 (+1.4%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2013
$3,863 (+2.7%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2012
$3,761 (+1.7%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2011
$3,698 (+2.0%)
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
2010
$3,624
$34,100 + $71,000
$105,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
AB
Agricultural/Business District
It is the purpose of this district to encourage the preservation of the most productive farmland within the Township for agricultural use. The land is to be used for agriculture and agriculture-related uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Student
Office
Public service
Kennel
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: TOWNSHIP/BEM
Living Sq. Ft: 1,764
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 102,366
Legal Block Number: 72
School Tax District: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SCH DIST
Acres: 2.35
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 1 ST BRICK
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Utility Type: Well Water
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: BERN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,764
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 27449004726827
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
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Schuylkill Valley El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Schuylkill Valley Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Schuylkill Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$320,000 – $388,000
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