Country living at is finest. If you want privacy…you got privacy! This property is 231 Spies Church Rd in Alsace Twp and will be sold with two house at one price. We have about 2.5 combined acres where the first house site well off the road for privacy. The 1st ranch house has 1.7 acres with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with approximately 1,300+ square feet and a detached garage with workshop. The storage shed is excluded. There is an unheated sunroom. This parcel # is 22-5338-03-20-4740. The second house is totally unfinished waiting for you to bring it back to its former glory with a huge oversized one car garage. It has two open rooms on the first floor with an attic, vinyl siding and new roof. The property address is 225 Spies Church Rd. This parcel # is 22-5338-03-20-5600. Please confirm with township what will need to be done to turn it back to a home. The third parcel # is 22-5338-03-20-3713. This property need a septic system and well. Please talk to the township about the sewer line that runs down Spies Church Rd. Seller does not warrant or guarantee approval of septic system or sewer line tip.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
1.45 acresLot Size
$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeff Sibel• Real of Pennsylvania
•855-450-0442 (broker)
•pabroker@onereal.com (broker)
Bought with Tina Landis• Realty One Group Exclusive
Restored Rancher on large lot, home sits well off the road, has a nice covered deck, new carpets & laminate flooring. Large master BR w/ master bath, large rooms. Unheated Sun room, detached garage w/ workshop, plus a second shed to storage. New heating system. Immediate possession!
TREND #6615629
Sep 30, 2015
Sold
$60,000
$46/sq ft
Sep 16, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2015
Listed
$149,900
$115/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002663870
Sep 30, 2015
Sold
$60,000
$46/sq ft
Sep 16, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Jul 23, 2015
Listed
$149,900
$115/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007322460
Apr 15, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Nov 1, 2013
Listed
$159,900
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,681
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2025
$2,681 (+4.3%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2024
$2,572 (+3.8%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2023
$2,476 (+1.3%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2022
$2,444 (+1.3%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2021
$2,413 (+1.6%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2020
$2,374 (+1.6%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2019
$2,336 (+1.1%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2018
$2,309 (+2.5%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2017
$2,252 (+4.1%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2015
$2,164 (+1.4%)
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
2014
$2,135 (+1.1%)
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
2013
$2,111 (+2.6%)
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
2012
$2,057 (+1.1%)
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
2011
$2,035
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
2010
$2,035
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
Tax history for 231 Spies Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,681
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2025
$2,681 (+4.3%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2024
$2,572 (+3.8%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2023
$2,476 (+1.3%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2022
$2,444 (+1.3%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2021
$2,413 (+1.6%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2020
$2,374 (+1.6%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2019
$2,336 (+1.1%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2018
$2,309 (+2.5%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2017
$2,252 (+4.1%)
$41,700 + $22,300
$64,000
2015
$2,164 (+1.4%)
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
2014
$2,135 (+1.1%)
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
2013
$2,111 (+2.6%)
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
2012
$2,057 (+1.1%)
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
2011
$2,035
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
2010
$2,035
$41,800 + $22,300
$64,100
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,755
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
22533803204740
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
C-1
Commercial District
In addition to the general goals listed in Section 101, it is the purpose of this district to provide an area to accommodate commercial activities. Provision is made for the preservation of existing commercial uses and allowance for their orderly expansion.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Gas station
Bank
Laundromat
General retail
Restaurant
Tavern / bar / nightclub / micro-Brewery
Housing-Multiple units
Hotel / motel
Office
Shopping centers
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Detached Garage, Off Site, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
Improvement Assessed Value: $22,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: No
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $41,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,300
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $96
County Tax: $534
School Tax: $1,993
Tax Assessed Value: $64,000
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $2,623
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: OLEY VALLEY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Friedensburg Road
Directions: Take Spies Church Road to property
Municipality: ALSACE TWP
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,755
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 22533803204740
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Oley Valley El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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Oley Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.4mi
6/10
Oley Valley Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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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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Estimated sale price
$289,000 – $349,000
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