TRULY SPECIAL SETTING FOR SUBSTANTIAL RENOVATION, TEAR DOWN OR LIVE IN AS IS! OVERLOOKING TULPEHOCKEN CREEK, WATERFALL AND GRINGS HILL PARK. HISTORIC ORIGINAL HOME COMBINES WITH NEW ADDITION VAULTED GREAT ROOM. ORIGINALLY AN OLD BLACKSMITHS SHOP. HISTORIC RENOVATED PROPERTY SETTING YET MINUTES TO ALL CONVENIENCES AND CENTER OF TOWN.
Truly special setting for substantial renovation, tear down or live in as is! Fabulous property overlooking Tulpehocken Creek, waterfall and Grings Mill Park. Incredible view of creek from every window. Waterfalls provide relaxing environment. Originally and old Blacksmiths Shop combined with new addition offers vaulted Great Room. Historic renovated property setting yet minutes to all conveniences. Perfect location for anyone who loves to enjoy the outdoors with biking and walking trails, ample fishing points, park recreation activities, open back and side yards, plus a hot tub deck for relaxing!
BRIGHT MLS #PABK167844
Apr 7, 2006
Sold
$245,000
$150/sq ft
Jan 19, 2006
Listing Removed
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May 1, 2003
Listed
$245,000
$150/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,639 (+1.8%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2025
$6,523 (+3.6%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2024
$6,296 (+2.7%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2023
$6,132
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2022
$6,132
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2021
$6,132
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2020
$6,132 (+2.6%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2019
$5,977
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2018
$5,977 (+0.7%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2017
$5,933 (+37.8%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2015
$4,304 (+0.8%)
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
2014
$4,268 (+1.4%)
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
2013
$4,209 (+2.7%)
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
2012
$4,097 (+1.7%)
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
2011
$4,028 (+2.0%)
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
2010
$3,948
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
Tax history for 181 Stephen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,639 (+1.8%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2025
$6,523 (+3.6%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2024
$6,296 (+2.7%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2023
$6,132
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2022
$6,132
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2021
$6,132
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2020
$6,132 (+2.6%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2019
$5,977
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2018
$5,977 (+0.7%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2017
$5,933 (+37.8%)
$72,500 + $82,100
$154,600
2015
$4,304 (+0.8%)
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
2014
$4,268 (+1.4%)
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
2013
$4,209 (+2.7%)
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
2012
$4,097 (+1.7%)
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
2011
$4,028 (+2.0%)
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
2010
$3,948
$58,000 + $56,500
$114,500
*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
0.73 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,130
Year built
1830
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
27439707699841
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
SR
Suburban Residential District
It is the purpose of this district to provide for the maintenance and expansion of residential areas at low to medium densities of development, depending upon the availability of public or community sewage disposal and water facilities.