Google street view image for 1405 Hill Rd, Reading, PA 19602

Off market apr 2017 for $176K

$395,989

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $828/mo

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4,400

sq ft

1405 Hill Rd, Reading, PA 19602

About this home

Historic Old World Victorian 1893, has all the bells & whistles. This home was built by De Benneville Keim who was a Reading native and a journalist for the New York Herald, and also a reporter for the Union and President Grant. Your first impression of 1405 Hill Road is AWE ? A spectacular front with perennial gardens and a wraparound front porch. A grand entrance into a gorgeous vestibule with impressive bevel glass doors. The foyer continues to amaze with a high ceiling and a chandelier from a by gone day. The large and gracious living room with hardwood floors, chandelier, decorative fireplace and pocket doors adds to the lifestyle of a classic beauty. The dining room, with a butler's pantry, speaks volumes for family and friends with fun entertaining. The kitchen boasts granite countertops and all stainless steel appliances, and will make a simple meal seem grand. The laundry room is bright & very convenient to the courtyard and patio that opens up to Mt Penn Preserve. The 2nd floor is spectacular consisting of 3 very large bedrooms with 2 full baths with stone walls. The 3rd floor has an amazing Turret that each season brings breathtaking views. There is also 3 more large bedrooms and another full bath. Enjoy the elegance of this home that was built to last forever. This home was totally renovated including new roofs in 2015. Call today to schedule your private tour!

TownhomeProperty Type

1895Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$90Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Tim Bisbano • Pagoda Realty ERA Powered

•610-985-7700 (broker)

•crstringer@msn.com (broker)

Bought with Anthony Borelli • Century 21 Gold

•610-779-2500 (broker)

•office@c21gold.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003261297

Redfin Estimate

$395,989

$220K since sold in April 2017$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 71.8% higher than the average sale price ($231K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$225,000
A
5 beds2 baths2,162 sq ft
1228 Eckert Ave, Reading, PA 19602
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$235,000
B
6 beds2 baths2,454 sq ft
232 S 13th St, Reading, PA 19602
SOLD MAR 19, 2026
$265,000
C
6 beds3.5 baths3,005 sq ft
1396 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$220,000
D
6 beds1.5 baths2,266 sq ft
1431 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$218,000
E
6 beds2 baths2,682 sq ft
409 N 5th St, Reading, PA 19601
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$220,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,033 sq ft
1404 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA 19602

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Market trends in 19602, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.9%

+1.5% MoM

Median sale price

$174K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

20 MoM

New listings for sale

$275,000
3 beds1 bath— sq ft
149 S 4th St, Reading, PA 19602
(717) 735-2204
$129,900
3 beds1 bath1,192 sq ft
324 Spring Garden St, Reading, PA 19602
(610) 484-8663
$220,000
5 beds1.5 baths1,695 sq ft
333 Spruce St, Reading, PA 19602
(610) 670-2770
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Sale history for 1405 Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6924600

Apr 28, 2017

Sold

$176,000

$40/sq ft

Feb 8, 2017

Delisted

—

Feb 8, 2017

Listed

$176,000

$40/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003261297

Apr 28, 2017

Sold

$176,000

$40/sq ft

Feb 8, 2017

Listed

$176,000

$40/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007885968

Jan 18, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Aug 5, 2015

Listed

$189,400

$43/sq ft

TREND #5587250

Mar 26, 2010

Sold

$62,000

$14/sq ft

Aug 31, 2009

Listed

$69,900

$16/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005381158

Mar 26, 2010

Sold

$62,000

$14/sq ft

Feb 26, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Aug 31, 2009

Listed

$69,900

$16/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1008494566

Aug 1, 2008

Listing Removed

—

May 12, 2008

Listed

$129,900

$30/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 5, 2004

Sold

$70,100

$16/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK176408

Nov 8, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Sep 17, 2003

Listed

$70,100

$16/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,885 (+2.4%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2025

$2,817 (+1.5%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2024

$2,775 (+1.6%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2023

$2,732

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2022

$2,732

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2021

$2,732 (+1.0%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2020

$2,705

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2019

$2,705

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2018

$2,705 (+0.7%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2017

$2,686 (+6.2%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2015

$2,529 (+1.2%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2014

$2,499

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2013

$2,499 (+6.0%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2012

$2,358 (−6.2%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2011

$2,514 (−1.2%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2010

$2,544

$29,400 + $42,600

$72,000

Tax history for 1405 Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$2,885 (+2.4%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2025

$2,817 (+1.5%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2024

$2,775 (+1.6%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2023

$2,732

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2022

$2,732

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2021

$2,732 (+1.0%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2020

$2,705

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2019

$2,705

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2018

$2,705 (+0.7%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2017

$2,686 (+6.2%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2015

$2,529 (+1.2%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2014

$2,499

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2013

$2,499 (+6.0%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2012

$2,358 (−6.2%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2011

$2,514 (−1.2%)

$26,300 + $36,200

$62,500

2010

$2,544

$29,400 + $42,600

$72,000

*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

Baths

2.5

Stories

2.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,248

Year built

1893

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Berks County

APN

16531718207053

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Street
On Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Non-Functioning

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $36,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
Roof: Shingle, Slate
Structure Type: Semi-Detached

Exterior Information
Sidewalks

Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloping
Lot Size Dimensions: .
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $26,300

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,400
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $62,500
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $2,687

Utilities

Utilities Information
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
High School: READING SENIOR
School District Name: READING

Location Information
Cross Street: CLYMER
Directions: Perkiomen Ave, Right on Clymer, Right on Hill
Municipality: READING CITY

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,248
Stories: 2.5
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1893
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 16531718207053

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Sixteenth & Haak El School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.4mi

2/10

Central Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

3/10

Reading Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

1/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Reading, PA • 19602

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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

$377,000 – $456,000

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Home values near 1405 Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1274 Hill Road, Reading, PA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
1411 Hill Road, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 3550 Sq. Ft.	$239,618

Address	Redfin Estimate
1500 Hill Road, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2720 Sq. Ft.	$414,176
1413 Hill Road, Reading, PA - Beds \| - Baths \| 5947 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
1250 Hill Road, Reading, PA - Beds \| - Baths \| 8266 Sq. Ft.	—
1407 Hill Road, Reading, PA 6 Beds \| - Baths \| 3478 Sq. Ft.	$387,949

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