Step into history with this charming stone farmhouse, built in 1800, offering a perfect blend of timeless craftsmanship and modern amenities. Nestled on a cul-de-sac, this property boasts just under 1 acre of land, providing privacy and convenience with proximity to major highways. The home features 3 bedrooms, one of which serves as a primary bedroom on the first floor, along with 2 full baths, conveniently located, one on the first floor, and one on the second floor. Unlike some 19th century farmhouse homes, this home features spacious bedrooms, all of which also have closets! You’ll be thrilled to see hardwood floors throughout the home, showcasing the home's authentic character. The home comes in at 1,584 sqft, but also offers an unfinished attic space, and an unfinished basement, both of which boast endless possibilities! Modern amenities, such as central air, ceiling fans, dishwasher, and numerous replacement windows bring you into the modern century, while deep window sills, hardwood floors, solid wood doors, and farm-style kitchen sink showcase the homes 19th century charm! If this was enough, you’ll be elated to find a remodeled summer house/office, which is heated and cooled, perfect for remote work, a creative studio, or guest accommodations. This space really exhibits the property’s character, with its original deep brick fireplace, wood beams, and wood ceils! But wait, there’s more!…a detached pole garage, measuring approximately 30ft x 40ft can be found situated at the back of the property. This garage has a separate 100amp service run to it, and could be a car enthusiast’s dream spot to store or work on vehicles. If you’re not a car enthusiast, or don’t have the need for the extra space, it could also serve as a potential income generator! Rounding out this unique property, you’ll find a covered outdoor pavilion, covered porch and a 2 car attached HEATED garage, and a private driveway. In total, between the attached garage, and detached pole garage, this property can currently provide 8+ cars with secured and covered parking!This historic gem offers the charm of yesteryear with updated features to suit today’s lifestyle. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history in a prime location! Schedule your private showing today and make this one-of-a-kind property your own.
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$205Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kevin Snyder• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Listed by Josh Forry• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Bought with Martin Yourkavitch• Coldwell Banker Realty
Stone Farmhouse with Pole Barn Nestled on two parcels of land totaling just under an acre and enjoying a cul-de-sac setting with easy access to Rt. 12 is a charming stone farm home with unique property features; from a 39x28 pole barn with 12' ceilings, insulated walls, and its own electric meter for rental opportunities to an original smokehouse offering a brick fireplace and two storage areas. Inside, you're greeted by the spacious living room warmed by a large back window and hardwood flooring. Entertaining is easy with the kitchen just steps away, upgraded with newer appliances, and offering a nice breakfast space, built-in microwave, small pantry, and access to the back porch. Enjoy the convenience of a main level Master bedroom with hardwood flooring, ceiling fan, multiple closet spaces, and a full bath with tile flooring, shower tub, and newer replacement windows. On the second level, there are two sizable bedrooms with hardwood flooring and ceiling fans, sharing a full bath with tile flooring. Access to the floored walk-up attic with insulation on the 3rd floor offers the opportunity to finish the space for another bedroom or hobby room. The unfinished lower level with laundry offers more potential and storage, while outside you can enjoy the peaceful setting of your large backyard with newer fencing in any season from your covered back porch.
Public Records
Oct 10, 2013
Sold
$130,000
$82/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,542
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2025
$5,542 (+4.8%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2024
$5,286 (+6.5%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2023
$4,962 (+1.7%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2022
$4,879 (+2.4%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2021
$4,764
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2020
$4,764 (+2.2%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2019
$4,663 (+1.8%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2018
$4,581 (+1.9%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2017
$4,494 (+2.5%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2015
$4,384 (+2.4%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2014
$4,280 (+1.3%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2013
$4,225 (+2.6%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2012
$4,117 (+2.0%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2011
$4,035 (+1.4%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2010
$3,980
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
Tax history for 1753 Old Spring Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,542
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2025
$5,542 (+4.8%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2024
$5,286 (+6.5%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2023
$4,962 (+1.7%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2022
$4,879 (+2.4%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2021
$4,764
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2020
$4,764 (+2.2%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2019
$4,663 (+1.8%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2018
$4,581 (+1.9%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2017
$4,494 (+2.5%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2015
$4,384 (+2.4%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2014
$4,280 (+1.3%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2013
$4,225 (+2.6%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2012
$4,117 (+2.0%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2011
$4,035 (+1.4%)
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
2010
$3,980
$59,500 + $50,300
$109,800
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,584
Year built
1800
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
66531815547727
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 23, 2026.
R-2
Low To Medium Density Residential District
The R-2 Zoning District generally contains areas with low- to medium-density residential uses, woodlands, stream valleys and agricultural land areas, as well as public, municipal and institutional uses. Subdivision and land development activity should be carefully planned and encouraged as either infill development or to serve as a transition between areas of low to medium residential densities. Conservation management practices should be encouraged to preserve or maintain the existing natural features, habitats and resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 6
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Basement Garage, Built In, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 10
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 8
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street