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Off market sep 2020 for $216K

$317,884

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,232/mo

•

1,239

sq ft

228 Spies Church Rd, Reading, PA 19606

About this home

Sale includes 2 tax parcels: 22-5338-03-20-7858 & 22-5338-03-20-7985. Both parcels totaling . 79 acre! You will not be disappointed when you pull up to this Charming Home! You will notice the vaulted ceilings in the Living Room and Dinning room which flood the house with natural light. This Home has a nice size Kitchen. One bedroom and a Full bath round out the lower level. Upstairs you will find the Master Bedroom with a sitting area, and a full bath. Outside you will love relaxing and watching the summer sunsets on the wrap around front porch. Great country setting, but close to many amenities. This Home also comes with an Over sized 2 car 2 story garage with electric! The upstairs is a finished space that you could use to your liking Game Room, Hobby Room, Office the possibilities are endless.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.57 acresLot Size

$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Colleen O'Brien-Boyles • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•610-489-2100 (broker)

Bought with Christopher Holt • VRA Realty

•484-800-1777 (broker)

•operations@vrarealty.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK360974

Redfin Estimate

$317,884

$101K since sold in September 2020$1,000 since September

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C
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E
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Market trends in 19606, PA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.4%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$295K

$5K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 228 Spies Church Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #PABK360974

Sep 11, 2020

Sold

$216,500

$175/sq ft

Aug 4, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 4, 2020

Price Changed

$216,500

$175/sq ft

Jul 27, 2020

Contingent

—

Jul 23, 2020

Listed

$215,000

$174/sq ft

TREND #6386671

Nov 14, 2014

Sold

$170,000

$137/sq ft

May 29, 2014

Pending

—

May 8, 2014

Listed

$164,900

$133/sq ft

+17

BRIGHT MLS #1002919366

Nov 14, 2014

Sold

$170,000

$137/sq ft

May 23, 2014

Listing Removed

—

May 8, 2014

Listed

$164,900

$133/sq ft

+17

Sale includes 2 Tax Parcels: 22-5338-03-20-7858 & 22-5338-03-20-7985. Both parcels totaling 0.79 acre. This light filled, charming house was rehabbed to include modern conveniences. There are casement windows and vaulted ceilings. Propane heat and Central Air Conditioning, attractive oak cabinets in the large kitchen. Enjoy summer evenings sitting on the comfortable wraparound, front porch. Nice country setting yet close to amenities. Bonus: Oversized 2 story 2 car garage with electric. The first floor has plenty of space for cars, collectibles, tools, etc. The second floor has been beautifully finished into a heated loft room (or hobby room or office, whatever you want!) More remarks and pictures to follow.

TREND #5520401

May 22, 2009

Sold

$165,000

$133/sq ft

Apr 22, 2009

Listed

$165,000

$133/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005230666

Apr 28, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Apr 22, 2009

Listed

$165,000

$133/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 14, 2007

Sold

$115,500

$93/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 9, 2007

Sold

$3,600

$3/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK109714

Nov 14, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Oct 26, 2007

Listed

$115,500

$93/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 11, 2005

Sold

$84,000

$68/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #PABK250808

May 31, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Nov 30, 1995

Listed

$79,900

$64/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,880

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2025

$3,880 (+4.3%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2024

$3,721 (+3.8%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2023

$3,583 (+1.3%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2022

$3,537 (+1.3%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2021

$3,491 (+1.6%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2020

$3,435 (+1.6%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2019

$3,380 (+1.1%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2018

$3,341 (+2.5%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2017

$3,259 (+4.3%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2015

$3,126 (+1.4%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2014

$3,084 (+1.1%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2013

$3,049 (+2.6%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2012

$2,972 (+10.5%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2011

$2,688 (+3.2%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2010

$2,604

$35,700 + $46,300

$82,000

Tax history for 228 Spies Church Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$3,880

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2025

$3,880 (+4.3%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2024

$3,721 (+3.8%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2023

$3,583 (+1.3%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2022

$3,537 (+1.3%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2021

$3,491 (+1.6%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2020

$3,435 (+1.6%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2019

$3,380 (+1.1%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2018

$3,341 (+2.5%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2017

$3,259 (+4.3%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2015

$3,126 (+1.4%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2014

$3,084 (+1.1%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2013

$3,049 (+2.6%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2012

$2,972 (+10.5%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2011

$2,688 (+3.2%)

$35,700 + $56,900

$92,600

2010

$2,604

$35,700 + $46,300

$82,000

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.57 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,239

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Berks County

APN

22533803207858

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

R-2

Woodland Conservation And Rural Farm District

In addition to the general goals listed in Section 101, it is the purpose of this district to encourage woodland conservation, rural conservation, and farming by preserving natural features such as forests, watersheds and watercourses, and farm land while perpetuating the rural atmosphere, open space and scenic landscapes. Residential use is allowed provided that sufficient space is available for on-lot sewage disposal which will not create any menace to public health, and natural features are not unduly disturbed.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Winery & vineyard
Housing-Single unit
Public service

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Detached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $56,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Garage(s), Office/Studio

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: 2nd parcel of land included in this sale for a total of . 79 acres 22-5338-03-20-7985
Land Assessed Value: $35,700

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,239
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $139
County Tax: $709
School Tax: $2,587
Tax Assessed Value: $92,600
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $3,435

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: OLEY VALLEY
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: Rt 12 E, R on Skyline follow to Blankenbiller rd becomes Antietam Rd, R on Church Hill, R onto Spies Chruch, Home on L
Municipality: ALSACE TWP

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,239
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 22533803207858

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

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Schools

Oley Valley El School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi

6/10

Oley Valley Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

6/10

Oley Valley Senior High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi

5/10

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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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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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.

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$302,000 – $366,000

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Home values near 228 Spies Church Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
240 Spies Church Rd Apartment 112, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$115,298
217 Spies Church Rd, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2103 Sq. Ft.	$316,176

Address	Redfin Estimate
213 Spies Church Rd, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 960 Sq. Ft.	$273,118
232 Spies Church Rd, Reading, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 820 Sq. Ft.	$208,360

Address	Redfin Estimate
225 Spies Church Rd, Reading, PA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 616 Sq. Ft.	$211,516
243 Spies Church Rd, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1142 Sq. Ft.	$293,414

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