Circa 1935, this stately Tudor home was nestled into the hillside in the prestigious Hessian Camp. No expenses were spared when this custom home was crafted by the German builders. The house offers many living levels with all sorts of traditional features, but lots of flex spaces too. The large modern kitchen opens to a covered side porch and is only a few steps away from a huge outside patio that is completely private and hidden. The vast patio can host 40 guests or more and is useful for 3 seasons. A fenced yard has been created for your 4 legged friends and it has direct access to the lower level of the house. Lovely pegged hardwood floors welcome you into the foyer and living room, where a handsome fire place and french door are located. All of the bathrooms have been thoughtfully redone and the house has new windows, modern efficient gas heat and new AC along with a full security system, fire places and a useful 2 car garage. Close to almost everything this house is a true hidden treasure
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
1.36 acresLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Randall Weeber• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Bought with John Gantkowski• Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
Located in desirable Hessian Camp, this stately stone Tudor home is nestled on 1.37 wooded acres for the ultimate in privacy. Stone walls and flagstone terraces are distinguishing architectural features that welcome you as you approach the entry. As you enter the flagstone courtyard entrance with its stone walls, you are awestruck by the home's fortress-like presence with its steeply pitched roofline. The warm entrance foyer immediately draws you into to the large light-filled formal living room featuring impressive molding, deep windowsills and fireplace. A large covered porch is accessed off the living room. . Entertaining is a breeze in the impressively sized dining room, flanked by two built-in china cabinets. The expansive kitchen, custom designed by Rutt features cherry cabinetry, an island and granite work surfaces. A side covered porch leads to a walled English secret garden area with flagstones--an enchanting area to enjoy dining al fresco by candlelight. The open stairwell off the foyer descends to the lower daylight walk out finished space. A cozy and inviting wood paneled den/library with fireplace is just off the stairwell. Additionally, a large tiled family room/artist studio with a wood burning fireplace is a perfect setting for gatherings. This room provides access to a side covered porch and a fenced dog run area to the rear. Further down the hall is a large laundry/utility room with additional access to the yard and a private guest suite with private tiled bath offers access to the rear yard. The upper reaches of this home offer a Master Suite with dressing room and full tiled bath. Two additional bedrooms with a Jack & Jill Bathroom and a 4th bedroom or office with unique open staircase leading to a 3rd floor unfinished space currently used as an attic. This home is equipped with a newer gas heating and central air system, security system and a two-car garage.
TREND #5874056
Jul 29, 2011
Sold
$239,800
$64/sq ft
Apr 19, 2011
Listed
$259,900
$69/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004363380
Jul 29, 2011
Sold
$239,800
$64/sq ft
Jun 18, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Apr 19, 2011
Listed
$259,900
$69/sq ft
+3
Exquisite English Tudor surrounded by 1.37 acres of wooded land & patios. This home is beautifully appointed with random width hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, gracious moldings and many speciality hand crafed features. A spacious formal dining room with detailed woodwork & corner cupboards is one of many great entertainment features this home affords. A modern cherry kitchen with granite countertop working island, breakfast room and much more make it a pleasure to cook and a large family room with a fireplace and the beautiful outside patios have great entertainment getaways. This property has a fenced in dog kennel, 4 terrace patios and are large private patio an outside features along with woods for privacy. Vinyl motivated sellers. Don't miss this great house in a gorgeous neighborhood. Home Warranty provided by Seller.
BRIGHT MLS #1006840282
Mar 21, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2010
Listed
$325,000
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,380 (+2.4%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2025
$9,159 (+1.5%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2024
$9,023 (+1.6%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2023
$8,883
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2022
$8,883
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2021
$8,883 (+1.0%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2020
$8,794
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2019
$8,794
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2018
$8,794 (+0.7%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2017
$8,735 (+6.2%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2015
$8,223 (+1.2%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2014
$8,124
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2013
$8,124 (+6.0%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2012
$7,667
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2011
$7,667 (+6.8%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2010
$7,181
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
Tax history for 1608 Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,380 (+2.4%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2025
$9,159 (+1.5%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2024
$9,023 (+1.6%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2023
$8,883
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2022
$8,883
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2021
$8,883 (+1.0%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2020
$8,794
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2019
$8,794
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2018
$8,794 (+0.7%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2017
$8,735 (+6.2%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2015
$8,223 (+1.2%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2014
$8,124
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2013
$8,124 (+6.0%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2012
$7,667
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2011
$7,667 (+6.8%)
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
2010
$7,181
$92,600 + $110,600
$203,200
*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
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,768
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
16531606491413
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 Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Driveway, Attached Garage, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Carpet, Stone, Tile/Brick, Wood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Recreation Room
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete, Side Entrance, Windows
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1000
Improvement Assessed Value: $110,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, Brick
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Terrace
Roof: Slate
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Flood Lights, Stone Retaining Walls
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $92,600
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,768
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
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $3,684
County Tax: $1,556
School Tax: $3,643
Tax Assessed Value: $203,200
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $8,883
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cable, Broadband
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Through the City or Reading heading east on Penn Street to right onto Perkiomen Ave, left onto Hill Road to house on right.
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,768
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 16531606491413
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sixteenth & Haak El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.1mi
2/10
Central Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
3/10
Reading Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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 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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Reading, PA • 19602
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$562,000 – $680,000
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