One of a kind contemporary, completely updated home with 2,977 sq ft sitting on over 2.37 wooded and open acres in the Governor Mifflin school district. The home backs up to Nolde Forest with 665 acres of forest and trails that will never be developed! Vaulted ceilings accented with shiplap and open beams embellish the bright open rooms in this home. Additional features include floor to ceiling stone fireplaces in the living room and family room and a wrought iron spiral stairway down to the finished lower level, although there is a traditional staircase going to the lower level as well. The spacious kitchen has a large island that provides enough seating for four, not to mention the great workspace. A first-floor primary suite allows one-floor living. There are two more bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor. The walkout lower level is finished if you want to relax or entertain, there is a wet bar and a large media room. There is an in-law-suite or a terrific guest area with its own separate entrance and another full kitchen under the garage! For outdoor enjoyment, the inground pool and terraced decks are fabulous! Brand new fencing around entire property. A three-car garage has plenty of room for projects and/or your vehicles. The circular driveway provides easy access to the property. In a great location close to shopping, schools, and restaurants plus all that Nolde Forest offers, 10 miles of trails, fishing, snow shoeing and is dog friendly. The Nolde Forest Education Center hosts a variety of activities year long. Don't miss this opportunity, call today for your private showing, this is a special property with tons of upgrades!
One of a kind contemporary home with 2,977 sq ft sitting on over 2 wooded acres in the Governor Mifflin school district. The home backs up to Nolde Forest with 665 acres of forest that will never be developed! Vaulted ceilings accented with shiplap and open beams embellish the bright open rooms in this home. Additional features include floor to ceiling stone fireplaces in the living room and family room and a wrought iron spiral stairway down to the finished lower level, although there is a traditional staircase going to the lower level as well. The spacious kitchen has a large island that provides enough seating for four, not to mention the great workspace. A first-floor master suite allows one-floor living. There are two more bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor. The walkout lower level is finished if you want to relax or entertain, there is a wet bar and a large media room. There is a possible in-law-suite or a terrific guest area with its own separate entrance and another full kitchen under the garage! For outdoor enjoyment the inground pool and terraced decks are fabulous! A three-car garage has plenty of room for projects and/or your vehicles. The circular driveway provides easy access to the property. In a great location close to shopping, schools, and restaurants plus all that Nolde Forest offer. 10 miles of trails, fishing, snow shoeing and is dog friendly. The Nolde Forest Education Center hosts a variety of activities year long : ) Don't miss this opportunity, call today for your private showing, this is a special property! Motivated seller! Pictures have been virtually staged.
Public Records
Apr 4, 2006
Sold
$278,000
$93/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004875651
Feb 6, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 9, 2006
Listed
$289,900
$97/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK115036
Feb 8, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jan 9, 2006
Listed
$278,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,340 (+2.5%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2025
$8,135 (−0.2%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2024
$8,153 (+2.9%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2023
$7,925 (+2.6%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2022
$7,726 (+2.0%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2021
$7,573
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2020
$7,573 (+1.2%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2019
$7,481 (+1.8%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2018
$7,346 (+2.0%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2017
$7,203 (+2.8%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2015
$7,008 (+4.2%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2014
$6,725 (+2.2%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2013
$6,583 (+4.9%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2012
$6,276 (+1.4%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2011
$6,187 (+1.7%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2010
$6,081
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
Tax history for 786 Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,340 (+2.5%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2025
$8,135 (−0.2%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2024
$8,153 (+2.9%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2023
$7,925 (+2.6%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2022
$7,726 (+2.0%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2021
$7,573
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2020
$7,573 (+1.2%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2019
$7,481 (+1.8%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2018
$7,346 (+2.0%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2017
$7,203 (+2.8%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2015
$7,008 (+4.2%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2014
$6,725 (+2.2%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2013
$6,583 (+4.9%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2012
$6,276 (+1.4%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2011
$6,187 (+1.7%)
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
2010
$6,081
$51,200 + $126,000
$177,200
*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
2.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,978
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
39439520912013
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
RC
Rural Conservation District
The RC Zoning District generally contains areas with existing agricultural, woodlands, stream valleys and rural residential uses. The purpose of the RC Zoning District is as follows: To preserve and enhance ecologically fragile and aesthetically valuable environments of the Township. Specific environmental features to be preserved and enhanced include, but are not necessarily limited to streams, stream valleys, watercourses, floodplains, wetlands, groundwater, steep slopes, woodlands, scenic vistas, and scenic corridors.; To permit development of a type and density, which will has minimal adverse effects upon the natural features and the surrounding properties.; To provide a clearly defined limits between residential uses, densities and developments within Cumru Township.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Recreation
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Oversized, Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 7
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# 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 (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Roof, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle, Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Exterior Information
Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
Fencing: Fully
Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground, Fenced, Vinyl
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Backs to Trees, Irregular, Landscaping, Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Pond, Premium, Private, Rural, Secluded
Lot Size Dimensions: -
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $51,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,977
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 444
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,213
County Tax: $1,357
School Tax: $5,245
Tax Assessed Value: $177,200
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $7,815
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Other
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
Location Information
Cross Street: -
Directions: 422 E to Exit for Lancaster Ave, Right on Lancaster Ave, Left on New Holland, Right on Church
Location Type: Other
Municipality: CUMRU TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,978
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 39439520912013
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
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Schools
Mifflin Park El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.2mi
5/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% 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 • 19607
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.1 hrs
4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$522,000 – $631,000
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