Extremely rare opportunity to own this sprawling nearly 2500 SQFT 3 BR, 2.5 bath stone rancher in the rustic and beautiful Hampden Heights neighborhood. This exceptional home has been in the same family for 40 years and is loaded with amazing retro features and some key updates. The charming flagstone covered front porch welcomes you as you enter into the grand foyer. The large formal living room with impressive hearth fireplace is perfect for family gatherings and is open to the adjacent dining room with sliders to the rear flagstone patio. The 42 handle kitchen is huge and comes equipped with all appliances. There's a conveniently located large laundry room just off the kitchen with front loading washer & dryer and has a laundry tub and outside exit. Also adjacent to the kitchen is a ceramic tiled powder room and access to the oversized one car garage with opener. The family room/library also has a sliding door to the flagstone patio. 3 total spacious BRS with large closets, master suite with it's own private bath. Large main ceramic tiled bath. Spacious walkup attic provides abundant storage and includes a large cedar lined walk-in closet. Hardwood floors beneath the carpets completes this amazing main level. The massive partially finished lower level is wide open and provides an additional nearly 2500 SQFT of living space, game room, gym and more storage! The large paved driveway provides parking for 4-5 cars. This one of a kind stone rancher is perched on a mature 1/3 acre lot with gorgeous western views! Key updates include a newer architectural shingle roof, new high efficiency gas furnace with central air and Aprilaire humidifier all in 10/18, new gas hot water heater in 6/20 and 200 AMP service and breaker panel. Enjoy the fenced rear yard with the large partially covered flagstone patio with amazing views! The owner removes and stores the canvas cover during the winter. The western exposure sunbathes the home providing abundant natural light during the day and gorgeous sunsets! This special solid home was built in 1965 with still some original retro decor and features but is in truly move in condition! Truly a one of a kind rare home that only comes around once in a lifetime so do not delay to see it for it will not last long in this sizzling market!
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jose Candelaria• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Bought with Edwin Estrella• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Sprawling Stone Ranch located in desirable Hampden Heights! Open and bright floor plan offers a spacious living & dining room with an impressive stone fireplace. A cozy den/ family room is positioned to the rear of the home with sliders to the Flagstone patio that spans almost the entire length of the rear of the home. There is access to the patio from the laundry, kitchen, dining room, and den which is a very nice feature. The large eat-in kitchen offers access to the main level laundry and powder room, plus an oversized garage. There are 3 bedrooms 2.5 tiled baths with abundance of closet space. The enormous unfinished lower level is a real bonus and full of opportunity! The home is equipped with a newer roof and central air unit. This 2,492 sq ft home is priced to sell and is an estate sale.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,818 (+2.4%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2025
$6,657 (+1.5%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2024
$6,558 (+1.6%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2023
$6,457
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2022
$6,457
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2021
$6,457 (+1.0%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2020
$6,392
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2019
$6,392
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2018
$6,392 (+0.7%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2017
$6,349 (+6.2%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2015
$5,977 (+1.2%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2014
$5,905
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2013
$5,905 (+6.0%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2012
$5,573
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2011
$5,573 (+6.8%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2010
$5,220
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
Tax history for 1840 Alsace Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,818 (+2.4%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2025
$6,657 (+1.5%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2024
$6,558 (+1.6%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2023
$6,457
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2022
$6,457
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2021
$6,457 (+1.0%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2020
$6,392
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2019
$6,392
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2018
$6,392 (+0.7%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2017
$6,349 (+6.2%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2015
$5,977 (+1.2%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2014
$5,905
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2013
$5,905 (+6.0%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2012
$5,573
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2011
$5,573 (+6.8%)
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
2010
$5,220
$26,100 + $121,600
$147,700
*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
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,492
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
17531880405381
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-1
HEIGHTS CONSERVATION DISTRICT
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.
Zone overlays
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: 1
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Built In, Inside Access, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), CeilngFan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Master Bath(s), Wood Floors