Wyomissing ‘Birdland’ Rancher This spacious stone rancher with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, laundry and 2 car garage on main level has been completely updated. The home has been meticulously cared for and has many extras. The 41 handle kitchen with tile floor is perfect for entertaining with its 10 foot island containing both a wine and beverage refrigerator. It also includes a walk through butlers pantry to the laundry room. The lovely main floor living area has hardwood and tile with a stone foyer. It is accented by a beautiful double sided stone fireplace with custom made mantels and built in shelves. This home is move in ready with its neutral color palette. The first floor leads out to a large covered porch and a gorgeously landscaped/hardscaped yard enclosed with a fence. The lower level is comprised of a walk out in-law suite. This suite incorporates 2 generously sized bedrooms, full bath and a 26 handle full kitchen. It is rounded out with its own laundry area, lots of closets and storage space as well as a walk out to a covered porch. A stunning ‘Pebble sheen’ salt pool with granite coping was recently updated and all this is accented by elegant mature landscaping, completing the backyard oasis. There is a secluded feel even though you are only minutes away from conveniences. This turn key home awaits .
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Edward Stauffer• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Bought with Loretta Leibert• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
•610-372-3200 (broker)
•leadcenter@homesale.com (broker)
Bought with Austin Cerankowski• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
One of the largest Ranch homes you will find in Birdland. This 6 bedroom stone home offers 4 large bedrooms on main level plus a potential in-law suite in the walk out LL with 2 more bedrooms and huge gathering room. Huge 30 foot flagstone patio overlooks an inground salt water pool. Kitchen with dinette, formal dining room which opens up to a huge living with stone two sided fireplace. Giant main level family room with built-ins and two sided stone fireplace. 1st floor laundry and additional powder room, this home has it all. Master suite with it's own full bath, and tons of closets. Walk up attic and loads of space in basement for storage. Built in 1960 by one of the last great local stone masons, Ferrarro, this home shows quality stone work through-out the house.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,964
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2025
$10,964 (+2.5%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2024
$10,699 (+6.9%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2023
$10,012 (−0.4%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2022
$10,053 (+1.4%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2021
$9,910 (+1.7%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2020
$9,747 (+2.6%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2019
$9,496 (+1.4%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2018
$9,361 (+0.7%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2017
$9,297 (+1.4%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2015
$9,167 (+1.8%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2014
$9,008 (+1.2%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2013
$8,899 (+2.4%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2012
$8,692 (+1.0%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2011
$8,604 (+2.9%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2010
$8,360
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
Tax history for 1617 Farr Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,964
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2025
$10,964 (+2.5%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2024
$10,699 (+6.9%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2023
$10,012 (−0.4%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2022
$10,053 (+1.4%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2021
$9,910 (+1.7%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2020
$9,747 (+2.6%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2019
$9,496 (+1.4%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2018
$9,361 (+0.7%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2017
$9,297 (+1.4%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2015
$9,167 (+1.8%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2014
$9,008 (+1.2%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2013
$8,899 (+2.4%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2012
$8,692 (+1.0%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2011
$8,604 (+2.9%)
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
2010
$8,360
$78,000 + $146,900
$224,900
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,400
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
96439616829844
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
R-1
Low Density Residential District
It is the purpose of this district to provide for the maintenance and expansion of singlefamily detached residential areas at low densities of development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Communications tower
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 4
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
Door Features: Insulated, Six Panel, Storm
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Cedar Closet(s), CeilngFan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Master Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Water Treat System, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 13
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Storage Room
Laundry Type: Basement, Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Stone