Mid Century Modern home designed by Phila. Architect Louis Vastardis, restored by local architect to retain as many original details as possible while updating the home. Located in lovely Hessian Camp. Beautiful stone entry of wood paneled walls and wrought iron stair railing. A large Living/ Dining Room runs the full length of the home and has a beautifully walnut paneled front wall. The nearly floor-to-ceiling windows in this raised room look out over the large wooded lot providing a real sense of seclusion. The kitchen has been renovated while retaining and restoring the original wood upper cabinets, new base cabinets have quartz countertops and tile backsplashes. A glass sliding door opens to a raised private deck. Three wood floored bedrooms and an original fully tiled bathroom are also on the main level. Lower level features a Family Room with nice stone and plaster fireplace and glass sliding doors to provide access to the yard and covered car park. Also another finished room that could easily be another bedroom, a workshop, and a bathroom with tiled shower. If you are a Modernist fan, this is a rare opportunity to own a true MCM home nicely restored in Berks County.
Single-familyProperty Type
1966Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$143Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by F Stephen Musselman• Pagoda Realty ERA Powered
Own this unique contemporary ranch home that was custom built in 1966. The home is situated on a park-like, wooded lot at the base of Mt. Penn. Inside you will find a spacious Living Room with adjoining Dining area. The Kitchen leads to a raised deck that overlooks the back yard. The Master Bedroom is roomy and features plenty of closet space. Two more bedrooms and a Jack and Jill bathroom fill out the main floor. Downstairs you will find 660 finished sq ft, with a Family Room that includes a stone fireplace as it's focal point, and sliders to the back yard. . Another large room, also with sliders to the back yard, is perfect for an additional bedroom, office, or hobby room. A full bath with stall shower offers convenience to the homeowner; and a workshop fills out the lower level. Be sure to view the attached the floorplan to see all that this home has to offer. With some updating (mostly cosmetic), this could be a great home! Also features gas heat, retractable awning on the deck, hardwood floors, and more!
Public Records
Aug 30, 2001
Sold
$85,000
$33/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK196288
Aug 8, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jun 26, 2001
Listed
$85,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,951 (+2.4%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2025
$3,858 (+1.5%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2024
$3,801 (+1.6%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2023
$3,742
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2022
$3,742
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2021
$3,742 (+1.0%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2020
$3,704
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2019
$3,704
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2018
$3,704 (+0.7%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2017
$3,680 (+6.2%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2015
$3,464 (+1.2%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2014
$3,422
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2013
$3,422 (+6.0%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2012
$3,230
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2011
$3,230 (+6.8%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2010
$3,025
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
Tax history for 1716 Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,951 (+2.4%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2025
$3,858 (+1.5%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2024
$3,801 (+1.6%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2023
$3,742
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2022
$3,742
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2021
$3,742 (+1.0%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2020
$3,704
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2019
$3,704
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2018
$3,704 (+0.7%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2017
$3,680 (+6.2%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2015
$3,464 (+1.2%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2014
$3,422
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2013
$3,422 (+6.0%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2012
$3,230
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2011
$3,230 (+6.8%)
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
2010
$3,025
$30,700 + $54,900
$85,600
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
990
Year built
1966
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
16531607590754
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 Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Street
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
On Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Breakfast Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Study, Laundry, Storage Room, Workshop
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $54,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2017
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding, Stone
Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Shed
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Roof: Flat
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement
Other Structures: Shed
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $30,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,657
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 927
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $85,600
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $3,704
Utilities
Utilities Information
200+ Amp Service
Hot Water, Radiant, Zoned
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: READING
Location Information
Cross Street: STEUBEN
Directions: From Perkiomen Ave. , turn at Hill Rd. Property is at corner of Steuben and Hill Road
Municipality: READING CITY
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 990
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1966
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 16531607590754
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Sixteenth & Haak El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Central Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
4/10 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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40
26
59
37
67
46
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55
84
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88
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79
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68
47
55
39
40
27
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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.
9.1 hrs
3.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$352,000 – $426,000
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