Welcome to 1406 Farr Road, a well-located Reading home offering a great layout with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, ideal for comfortable living and flexibility. The main living areas are filled with natural light and flow seamlessly, making the home well suited for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen offers ample cabinetry and workspace to support daily functionality. The home features a finished basement, providing valuable additional living space that can be used as a family room, home office, or recreation area, along with excellent storage throughout. Outside, enjoy a large driveway and a detached two-car garage, offering ample parking and storage options. Conveniently located with strong walkability, this property is close to local shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, parks, public transportation, and downtown Reading, with easy access to major roadways. A solid opportunity for an owner-occupant or investor seeking space, layout, and location.
AMAZING Character throughout this Stone home! As you walk up the stone walk way and onto the covered front porch to head inside you will already feel right at home. Then enter through the front door and you are instantly drawn to the Living Room to your right. The focal points of this room are the fireplace, wood floors, built-in book cases and a window seat that overlooks the front yard! From here, the formal Dining is next. This is the perfect space for those special meals with the wood floors, bay window and easy access into the kitchen through the swinging door. The updated kitchen is sure to please with plenty of cabinet and counter space, an eat in area, built in refrigerator and modern appliances. Completing this main level is a half bath. Upstairs you will find a Master Suite with wood floors, a full bath and two nicely sized closets. Then head down the hall to the two other bedrooms and the home's second full bath! From this level, there is also a small deck on the back of the home that you can sit on. .. a great spot for that morning cup of coffee! The finished third level also has lots of possibilities from a 4th bedroom to LOTS of storage. Thats not it. .. check out this basement. The character is even present down there! This space makes for a great family room or even a play area. This level is also home to the laundry area, mechanical and more storage space! But that is not it! Check out the outside! Mature trees, beautiful plants, a two car detached garage and back porch! If you are looking for that "special" home with character abound. .. look no further! Please call to schedule your showing today!
BRIGHT MLS #1009566238
Oct 26, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Aug 14, 2012
Listed
$229,900
$105/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 10, 2001
Sold
$147,500
$67/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK189782
Apr 26, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2001
Listed
$147,500
$67/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 3, 1999
Sold
$115,000
$53/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK213122
Aug 2, 1999
Listing Removed
—
May 10, 1999
Listed
$115,000
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,001 (+2.4%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2025
$5,859 (+1.5%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2024
$5,773 (+1.6%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2023
$5,683
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2022
$5,683
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2021
$5,683 (+1.0%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2020
$5,626
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2019
$5,626
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2018
$5,626 (+0.7%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2017
$5,588 (+6.2%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2015
$5,261 (+1.2%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2014
$5,198
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2013
$5,198 (+6.0%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2012
$4,905
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2011
$4,905 (+6.8%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2010
$4,594
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
Tax history for 1406 Farr Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,001 (+2.4%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2025
$5,859 (+1.5%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2024
$5,773 (+1.6%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2023
$5,683
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2022
$5,683
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2021
$5,683 (+1.0%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2020
$5,626
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2019
$5,626
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2018
$5,626 (+0.7%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2017
$5,588 (+6.2%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2015
$5,261 (+1.2%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2014
$5,198
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2013
$5,198 (+6.0%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2012
$4,905
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2011
$4,905 (+6.8%)
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
2010
$4,594
$52,900 + $77,100
$130,000
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,190
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
18530653044223
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-1
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.
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 Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached 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
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $77,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
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: $52,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,190
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $2,357
County Tax: $1,172
School Tax: $2,331
Tax Assessed Value: $130,000
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $5,859
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Other
Cooling Fuel: Other
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Other
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Please use Google Maps.
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,190
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 18530653044223
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Millmont El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Central Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
18% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$427,000 – $517,000
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