Historic Riverfront Retreat on Over 3 Acres Enjoy more than 500 feet of private river frontage, offering the perfect setting for fishing, boating, and waterfront relaxation right from your own backyard. Nestled on over 3 picturesque acres, this property features a park-like landscape with mature trees, fruit trees, and exceptional outdoor amenities. Outbuildings include a large 50' x 36' pole barn, a detached garage, workshop, root cellar, and a pavilion complete with water and electricity—ideal for entertaining, hobbies, or storage. The charming stone, whitewashed home dates back to 1790 and blends historic character with modern convenience. A spacious addition, completed in 1980, provides extra living space and features a private exterior entrance, beautiful backyard and river views, an exposed stone wall, and its own mini-split heating and cooling system. Inside, the main home offers a functional layout with a first-floor laundry/mudroom, full bath, kitchen, dining room, and first-floor bedroom. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom. Natural gas heat, a natural gas water heater, and public water service. This unique property combines historic charm, abundant outdoor space, and exceptional riverfront accessing opportunity that's rarely available.
Over 500' of river frontage. Cast your line or launch your boat right from your private shoreline. You'll love the park like setting of this property. Over 3 acres of Schuylkill River frontage with outbuildings and a pavilion equipped with water and electricity. Lot features include fruit trees, large pole barn ( 50' x 36'), garage and workshop. There is a root cellar on the property as well. The stone/white-washed home was built in 1790 and an addition was added in 1980 for additional living space. The addition features and outside entrance, views of the back yard and river, separate mini-split heating and cooling system and an exposed stone wall. The main part of the house offers a 1st floor laundry/mudroom, full bathroom, kitchen, dining room and a first floor bedroom. The 2nd floor has an additional two bedrooms and a full bath. Natural gas heat and water heater. Public water.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,830 (+1.7%)
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2022
$4,750 (+2.4%)
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2021
$4,638
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2020
$4,638 (+2.2%)
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2019
$4,540 (+1.8%)
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2018
$4,460 (+1.9%)
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2017
$4,375 (+2.5%)
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2015
$4,268 (+2.4%)
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2014
$4,167 (+1.3%)
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2013
$4,114 (+2.6%)
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2012
$4,008 (+2.0%)
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2011
$3,928 (+1.4%)
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
2010
$3,875
$48,800 + $58,100
$106,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
3.19 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,656
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,656
Year built
1790
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
66530813030324
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 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
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 75-83% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19605
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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75
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52
38
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Sun exposure
75/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.6 hrs
4.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 2800 River Rd
$532,616
$17K under list price of $550K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $235K to $450K.