Welcome to Turtle Creek Farm. The original German stone farmhouse has been restored to feature a unique charm and special architectural touches throughout plus addition built on. The view from the front porch overlooks the Tulpehocken Creek. Privacy is provided by the 25+ acres surrounding this fabulous property which is complete with history and has been featured in local publications. On the first floor you will find the master bedroom with gas fireplace and master bath, grand living room, formal dining room, gorgeous updated kitchen with island, laundry room and half bath. There are 3 additional bedrooms on second floor with beautiful closets and 2 full baths. The third floor is finished to provide large family room with exposed brick and beams, built-ins and half bath. Sit outside to enjoy the peace and quiet on your choice of covered front and back porches or large paver patio. There is a two bay detached garage that has heated workshop area and carport. The acreage is mostly wooded but there is open areas for yard and gardens. Secluded but close to Route 183 and conveniences. Improvements include wood stove, updated kitchen, MBR flooring, paver patio, carport, upstairs bath and flooring, replaced windows, central air, updated electric and more. Words cannot fully describe all this property has to offer. Be sure to view the photos and video.
Single-familyProperty Type
1843Year Built
25.26 acresLot Size
$327Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Kelly Spayd• Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
TURTLE CREEK HOMESTEAD - Tastefully restored 1843 German Stone home built by John George Hain. Total of 3,584 finished heated square feet of living space. Grand living room with walk-in wood burning fireplace. Eat in kitchen with deep windowsills and pine flooring. Formal dining room with chair rail. 1st floor master bedroom suite with gas fireplace, an adjacent sunny sitting area, comfortable bath and laundry. three additional bedrooms and two full additional baths (for a total of three full bathrooms and two powder rooms). Full, clean basement with good height and outside exit. Fully finished third floor with powder room. Covered front and rear porches. Two car garage with heated workshop and two bay storage. Within minutes of thirty plus miles of hiking trails, new St. Joseph's Hospital and Reading Airport. Listed with clean and green (greatly reduced taxes). Offered with twenty-five mostly wooded acres at $650,000. & Offered with fifty-two mostly wooded acres at $750,000.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,411 (+1.8%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2025
$6,299 (+3.6%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2024
$6,080 (+2.7%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2023
$5,922
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2022
$5,922
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2021
$5,922
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2020
$5,922 (+2.6%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2019
$5,772
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2018
$5,772 (+0.8%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2017
$5,729 (+2.0%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2015
$5,617 (+0.9%)
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
2014
$5,569 (+1.4%)
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
2013
$5,492 (+2.7%)
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
2012
$5,346 (+1.7%)
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
2011
$5,256 (+2.0%)
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
2010
$5,151
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
Tax history for 1380 Upper Van Reed Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,411 (+1.8%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2025
$6,299 (+3.6%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2024
$6,080 (+2.7%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2023
$5,922
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2022
$5,922
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2021
$5,922
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2020
$5,922 (+2.6%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2019
$5,772
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2018
$5,772 (+0.8%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2017
$5,729 (+2.0%)
$42,600 + $106,700
$149,300
2015
$5,617 (+0.9%)
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
2014
$5,569 (+1.4%)
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
2013
$5,492 (+2.7%)
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
2012
$5,346 (+1.7%)
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
2011
$5,256 (+2.0%)
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
2010
$5,151
$42,700 + $106,700
$149,400
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
25.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,584
Year built
1843
Style
Vacant Land
County
Berks County
APN
27438804823323
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
It is the purpose of this district to permit limited residential development at low density in an area predominantly characterized by farmland and woodland. Density of development will vary with the availability of public or community sewage disposal and water facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Equestrian facility
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 4
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Historic
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,584
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $588
County Tax: $1,143
School Tax: $4,042
Tax Assessed Value: $149,300
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $5,772
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS for best directions.
Municipality: BERN TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,584
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 25.26 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1843
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 27438804823323
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Schuylkill Valley El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 5.9mi
6/10
Schuylkill Valley Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi
6/10
Schuylkill Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi
5/10
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 74-82% chance 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
6 days above 99° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.11M – $1.35M
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