Welcome to 617 Friedensburg Rd. This home has so much to offer and had been renovated prior to the current owner purchasing it. Features include four possibly five bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, updated flooring throughout, newer appliances, and a newer roof. The main level of the home offers a spacious living and dining area, and a beautiful kitchen with counter seating, and plenty of space to add a breakfast table. From the kitchen you will find the half bath, a balcony for sitting and going out to the backyard, as well as access to the large walkout basement. The second floor of this home features three good size bedrooms, including the master, and the full bath. On the third level you will find a pass through room, which leads to the fourth bedroom. The backyard is spacious and offers additional parking as well as a shed for extra storage. You will not want to wait to check this one out! Please do not approach the property without an appointment.
TownhomeProperty Type
1920Year Built
2,613 sq ftLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jessica Kline• United Real Estate Strive 212
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BRIGHT MLS #PABK2019032
Jan 13, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Sep 18, 2022
Price Changed
$209,900
$124/sq ft
Aug 27, 2022
Price Changed
$218,777
$129/sq ft
Jul 19, 2022
Listed
$219,000
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 17, 2022
Sold
$83,000
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,048 (+1.5%)
$22,400 + $51,000
$73,400
2025
$4,975 (+6.6%)
$22,400 + $51,000
$73,400
2024
$4,667 (+3.5%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2023
$4,510 (+3.3%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2022
$4,367 (+2.1%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2021
$4,275 (+2.8%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2020
$4,157 (+3.2%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2019
$4,026 (+1.1%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2018
$3,984 (+3.1%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2017
$3,865 (+6.8%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2015
$3,619 (+3.7%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2014
$3,490 (+1.7%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2013
$3,432 (+2.6%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2012
$3,344 (+1.3%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2011
$3,300 (+1.7%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2010
$3,246
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
Tax history for 617 Friedensburg Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,048 (+1.5%)
$22,400 + $51,000
$73,400
2025
$4,975 (+6.6%)
$22,400 + $51,000
$73,400
2024
$4,667 (+3.5%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2023
$4,510 (+3.3%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2022
$4,367 (+2.1%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2021
$4,275 (+2.8%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2020
$4,157 (+3.2%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2019
$4,026 (+1.1%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2018
$3,984 (+3.1%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2017
$3,865 (+6.8%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2015
$3,619 (+3.7%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2014
$3,490 (+1.7%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2013
$3,432 (+2.6%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2012
$3,344 (+1.3%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2011
$3,300 (+1.7%)
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
2010
$3,246
$20,800 + $51,000
$71,800
*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
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,699
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
23532717011425
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-4
CARSONIA AVENUE OVERLAY
High Density Residential District
The R-4 Zoning District generally contains areas with developments containing medium to high density residential uses. The purpose of the R-5 Zoning District is as follows: To maintain the integrity of existing residential neighborhoods and allow consistent development of undeveloped parcels of land.; To accommodate high density residential development upon lands best-suited for suburban uses.; To efficiently utilize the existing infrastructure and community facilities.
Zone overlays
Carsonia Avenue Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Public service
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring Type: Laminate Plank, Carpet
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Half Bath
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $51,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $20,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,699
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $707
County Tax: $550
School Tax: $3,253
Tax Assessed Value: $71,800
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $4,510
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: ANTIETAM
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Carsonia Ave turn onto Cherrydale Ave, then turn left onto Friedensburg Rd. Home will be on the left. Parking is in the front and rear of the home.
Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,699
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 23532717011425
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
4/10
Antietam Middle School/High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
4/10
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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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19606
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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48
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Sun exposure
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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3.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$254,000 – $308,000
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