Welcome to 1402 Alsace Rd in the desirable sidewalk community of Hampden Heights! This quality-built brick home has been well-maintained and nicely expanded over the years by the original owner. A 3-story addition created over 3300 sf of living space, including the basement. Surrounded by a professionally landscaped yard, this immaculate home offers 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths and a finished walk-out Basement. A covered Front Porch welcomes you as you enter this home where pride of ownership is evident throughout. The Main Level features a spacious Living Room, Great Room addition (currently used as a formal dining room) with brick accent wall, gleaming hardwood floors and 2 convenient closets, Powder Room with closet, Heffleger custom Kitchen with birch cabinets, granite countertop, stainless steel range, hood and refrigerator, walk-in pantry closet and exit to a delightful brick-walled Covered Porch with ceiling fan and steps leading to the manicured rear yard. This is the perfect spot for enjoying outdoor meals, relaxing with a book or cup of coffee, or entertaining guests. Back inside and adjoining the kitchen is a Den which could also be used as a dining room, office, playroom or to extend the kitchen area. Upstairs, the second floor presents the Primary Bedroom addition with gleaming hardwood floors, brick accent wall with built-in shelving, new ceiling fan and 2 sets of closets. Adjacent to this bedroom is a nice-sized Bathroom with a large soaking tub, heated ceiling lamp, and bidet. Down the hallway, there are 3 additional Bedrooms with hardwood floors and a 2nd hall Bathroom with walk-in shower and heated ceiling lamp. The 2nd Bedroom is spacious and features a ceiling fan and closet with access to the attic. The Lower Level will surprise you with the amount of finished space and daylight that’s offered. There is a large Recreation Room with a wall of closets, laundry facilities with utility tub and Andersen sliding glass to a wonderful patio. Step down to a 20x14 Family Room with wood stove, ceiling fan, and Andersen patio door leading to the deck. This room, with 9’ ceilings, would also be great as a game room, private office or home gym. The spacious lower level offers potential for creating an in-law suite or separate living quarters. There is also a utility room for storage needs. Outside you’ll find plenty of room for backyard activities, and with the patio, deck and covered side porch, entertaining guests will be easy to do, rain or shine! A super convenient outdoor concrete storage room located under the porch is a handy space for your lawn equipment, tools, bicycles, etc. You won’t be disappointed when viewing this lovely, well-cared for home on a beautifully landscaped lot.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$127Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Theresa Tarquinio• RE/MAX Professional Realty
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,336
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
17531731374859
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 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.
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $28,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,336
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,215
County Tax: $936
School Tax: $2,191
Tax Assessed Value: $122,200
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $5,342
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: 13TH-UNION
Middle Or Junior School: NORTHEAST
High School: READING SENIOR
School District Name: READING
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: 3rd Party
Location Information
Directions: Rt. 422 to Route 12 East/towards Pricetown . Take it to Spring Valley Rd. Exit. Turn Right onto Spring Valley Road (turns into Hampden Blvd). Continue to Left Onto Amity, Right onto Alsace Rd. Home is on the Right.
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,336
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 17531731374859
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Northeast Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% 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
$403,000 – $487,000
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