OFF MARKET
Off market oct 2018 for $245K
$414,176
Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,961/mo
4
bd
•
2.5 ba
•
2,720
sq ft

1500 Hill Rd, Reading, PA 19602

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About this home

Historic Old World Tudor Revival Residence once owned by Frederick Luden; member of the Luden Cough Drop and Chocolate Company legacy. Located in Desirable Hessian Camp, this home is ideally situated on a ? acre lot along the hillside of Mt Penn. Your first impression is a spectacular foyer with dramatic curved stairwell with period iron railings which welcomes you into this pedigree home. The gracious living room signals the allure of the house, with high ceilings, arched doorways, decorative architectural details, abundant light, and an elegant fireplace. Leaded glass doors lead out onto a private brick terrace from the living room and dining room adding a unique dimension and appeal. Be prepare to be awe struck at the magnificence of dining room with curved wall of leaded glass windows envelope the room in prism of light and character. A chef inspired kitchen with an enormous Island upscale features such as granite work surfaces and stylish stainless appliance will surely impress the most discerning of Buyers. Imagine breakfast on the flagstone English Garden terrace adjacent to the kitchen space. The home's upper reaches offer 3 generously sized bedrooms each with unique architectural appeal. There are two spectacular tiled bathrooms. The lower level is a bonus with great potential! There are two large Cedar lined closets, a ? bath, brick floored closet perfect for a wine cellar, a cozy den or guest bedroom with exposed stone wall and private entrance! There is a large two car heated garage. This is a one of a kind home. Come experience this marvelous lifestyle home today!

Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$152Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Bill Sands • Sands & Company Real Estate
•610-376-9999 (broker)
Listed by Jerry Pelker • Sands & Company Real Estate
•610-376-9999 (broker)
Bought with Mark Crystal • Sands & Company Real Estate
•610-376-9999 (broker)
Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago
•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1001902306

Redfin Estimate

$414,176
$169K since sold in October 2018$4,000 since September

This home's estimate is 74.8% higher than the average sale price ($237K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,630/mo
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Tax history for 1500 Hill Rd

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Public record

Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.56 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,720
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
16531606391774
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Sixteenth & Haak El School

Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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Central Middle School

Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10
Reading Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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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, 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

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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
$394,000 – $477,000

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