Prestige early 20th Century Center Hall Colonial with a private driveway and 2 car detached garage situated in a park-like setting. This home has been beautifully renovated back to it's glory days while adding modern amenities that are needed for today's lifestyle. On the grounds of the . 89 acre, you will find plenty of parking for guests along with a two car garage with a second floor, an area for the children or pets to run and play, flower beds, lush green lawn, trees, fish pond, and a wood shed. The grandeur of this home is seen both on the exterior and interior architectural designs. Walking into this home is like walking back to another era with its spectacular staircase, high ceilings, wide window sills, pocket doors, and mill woodwork that isn't easy to find in homes today. To the right of the center hall is the grand family room with a stately 2-sided floor to ceiling fireplace dividing the space into two sitting areas. One side of the fireplace has a wood stove insert and the other side is open for those evenings that you want to enjoy watching the fire. You can step out to the side porch from this area to enjoy some fresh air and view the fish pond. To the left of the center hall is the formal dining room, kitchen, and laundry room. The formal dining room has a walk-in pantry, built in corner china cabinet and an ornate ceiling. On cool days, step out to the veranda for your evening meal and then head down to the side yard to roast marshmallows at the firepit. The modernized kitchen with new oak floor and the butler's staircase to the second floor. Behind the kitchen is the first floor laundry and mudroom. You will find the half bath off of the center hallway. One of the remarkable features of this home is the large sitting room that you find at the top of the stairs on the second and third floors providing a central meeting place outside of the bedrooms. The second floor has four bedrooms and 2 full baths. The third floor has a large sitting area, a full bath and two more bedrooms. All the bedrooms are large and have plenty of closet space. The basement has high ceilings and currently has a mini- basketball court area for shooting baskets and an office with an outside entrance. This home comes equipped with a gas heater and hot water heater, 200 amp electric, radon system, new Harvey windows and doors , and a high quality exterior "rain and rinse" paint on the porch that is easily washed and maintained. Whether you are looking for a residential home, a bed and breakfast, or an AirB & B, this could be the perfect property for you. --
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
0.89 acresLot Size
$129Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Danny Minotto• Bold Realty
•610-373-8701 (broker)
•info@boldpa.com (broker)
Bought with Carrol Cosmo• EXP Realty, LLC
•888-397-7352 (broker)
•pa.broker@exprealty.net (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK2004956
Redfin Estimate
$490,636
$87K since sold in July 2026$20K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 84.3% higher than the average sale price ($266K) of 6 comparable homes.
Prestige early 20th Century Center Hall Colonial with a private driveway and 2 car detached garage situated in a park-like setting. This home has been beautifully renovated back to it's glory days while adding modern amenities that are needed for today's lifestyle. On the grounds of the . 89 acre, you will find plenty of parking for guests along with a two car garage with a second floor, an area for the children or pets to run and play, flower beds, lush green lawn, trees, fish pond, and a wood shed. The grandeur of this home is seen both on the exterior and interior architectural designs. Walking into this home is like walking back to another era with its spectacular staircase, high ceilings, wide window sills, pocket doors, and mill woodwork that isn't easy to find in homes today. To the right of the center hall is the grand family room with a stately 2-sided floor to ceiling fireplace dividing the space into two sitting areas. One side of the fireplace has a wood stove insert and the other side is open for those evenings that you want to enjoy watching the fire. You can step out to the side porch from this area to enjoy some fresh air and view the fish pond. To the left of the center hall is the formal dining room, kitchen, and laundry room. The formal dining room has a walk-in pantry, built in corner china cabinet and an ornate ceiling. On cool days, step out to the veranda for your evening meal and then head down to the side yard to roast marshmallows at the firepit. The modernized kitchen with new oak floor and the butler's staircase to the second floor. Behind the kitchen is the first floor laundry and mudroom. You will find the half bath off of the center hallway. One of the remarkable features of this home is the large sitting room that you find at the top of the stairs on the second and third floors providing a central meeting place outside of the bedrooms. The second floor has four bedrooms and 2 full baths. The third floor has a large sitting area, a full bath and two more bedrooms. All the bedrooms are large and have plenty of closet space. The basement has high ceilings and currently has a mini- basketball court area for shooting baskets and an office with an outside entrance. This home comes equipped with a gas heater and hot water heater, 200 amp electric, radon system, new Harvey windows and doors , and a high quality exterior "rain and rinse" paint on the porch that is easily washed and maintained. Whether you are looking for a residential home, a bed and breakfast, or an AirB & B, this could be the perfect property for you. --
TREND #6656601
Apr 28, 2016
Sold
$120,075
$32/sq ft
Feb 15, 2016
Pending
—
Jan 26, 2016
Relisted
—
Oct 23, 2015
Pending
—
Oct 9, 2015
Listed
$117,300
$31/sq ft
+14
BRIGHT MLS #1002714956
Apr 28, 2016
Sold
$120,075
$32/sq ft
Apr 7, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2015
Listed
$117,300
$31/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007883212
Sep 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 27, 2015
Listed
$170,000
$45/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1009607508
Sep 23, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Sep 29, 2012
Listed
$173,900
$46/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 16, 2004
Sold
$355,000
$93/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK130974
Aug 13, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Jul 5, 2004
Listed
$355,000
$93/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 30, 1999
Sold
$165,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,855 (+2.4%)
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2025
$6,693 (+1.5%)
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2024
$6,594 (+1.6%)
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2023
$6,492
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2022
$6,492
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2021
$6,492 (+1.0%)
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2020
$6,426
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2019
$6,426
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2018
$6,426 (−13.5%)
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2017
$7,428 (+6.2%)
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2015
$6,993 (+1.2%)
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2014
$6,909
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2013
$6,909 (+6.0%)
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2012
$6,520
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2011
$6,520 (+6.8%)
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2010
$6,107
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
Tax history for 1501 Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,855 (+2.4%)
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2025
$6,693 (+1.5%)
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2024
$6,594 (+1.6%)
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2023
$6,492
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2022
$6,492
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2021
$6,492 (+1.0%)
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2020
$6,426
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2019
$6,426
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2018
$6,426 (−13.5%)
$37,000 + $111,500
$148,500
2017
$7,428 (+6.2%)
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2015
$6,993 (+1.2%)
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2014
$6,909
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2013
$6,909 (+6.0%)
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2012
$6,520
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2011
$6,520 (+6.8%)
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
2010
$6,107
$38,900 + $133,900
$172,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-3
Residential District
The R-3 District allows the highest residential densities and permits multifamily apartments.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Stone
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OR PIECE/GROUND SITUATE/NORTHE
Living Sq. Ft: 3,807
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 572
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 38,768
Legal Block Number: 30
School Tax District: READING SCH DIST
Acres: 0.89
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 2 ST STONE
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: CITY OF READING
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,807
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 16531718300042
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sixteenth & Haak El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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
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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
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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3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$467,000 – $565,000
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