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Off Market Apr 2025 for $316K

$356,838

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,393/mo

•

1,650

sq ft

834 Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606

About this home

All highest and best offers are due Saturday, March 8th at 7:00 pm. Tucked into the serene mountainside, this charming 1930s farmhouse offers a perfect blend of rustic character and modern comfort. A welcoming covered flagstone porch sets the tone for relaxation, inviting you to take in the peaceful surroundings. Inside, the spacious family room features a cozy fireplace and elegant hardwood flooring, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The well-appointed kitchen and dining area provide the ideal setting for hosting gatherings, with an abundance of windows that flood the space with natural light and offer picturesque views. An entertainment room, complete with a cheerful window seat, offers a bright and airy retreat for relaxation or play. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms, each designed for restful nights. Outside, the nearly 3-acre property provides plenty of room to enjoy nature, whether you're exploring the landscape, gardening, or simply unwinding in the fresh mountain air. This sizable lot could also be especially attractive to the avid hunter, offering ample space for outdoor pursuits. Equipped with a high-efficiency gas heater, this home ensures year-round comfort while maintaining its timeless appeal. Whether you're savoring the peaceful outdoor setting or making memories inside, this enchanting farmhouse is a true retreat from the everyday.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

2.98 acresLot Size

$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Selena Darraugh • United Real Estate Strive 212 Lehigh Valley

•610-351-0212 (broker)

Bought with Doug Metcalfe • Coldwell Banker Realty

•610-373-9900 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK2054120

Redfin Estimate

$356,838

$41K since sold in April 2025$4,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 18.3% higher than the average sale price ($302K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 7, 2026
$253,400
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,674 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$330,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,800 sq ft
223 Mayer St, Reading, PA 19606
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$331,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,544 sq ft
102 High St, Reading, PA 19606
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$305,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,650 sq ft
103 N 27th St, Reading, PA 19606
SOLD MAR 30, 2026
$315,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,602 sq ft
12 Heidelberg Ave, Reading, PA 19606
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$275,000
F
4 beds1.5 baths1,595 sq ft
2507 Park St, Reading, PA 19606

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Market trends in 19606, PA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.4%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$313K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

2 days MoM

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148

3 MoM

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Sale history for 834 Friedensburg Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,870 (+1.5%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2025

$6,771 (+4.3%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2024

$6,494 (+3.5%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2023

$6,275 (+3.3%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2022

$6,077 (+2.1%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2021

$5,949 (+2.8%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2020

$5,784 (+3.2%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2019

$5,602 (+1.1%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2018

$5,543 (+3.1%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2017

$5,378 (+6.8%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2015

$5,036 (+3.7%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2014

$4,856 (+1.7%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2013

$4,775 (+2.6%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2012

$4,653 (+1.3%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2011

$4,592 (+1.7%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2010

$4,517

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

Tax history for 834 Friedensburg Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,870 (+1.5%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2025

$6,771 (+4.3%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2024

$6,494 (+3.5%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2023

$6,275 (+3.3%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2022

$6,077 (+2.1%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2021

$5,949 (+2.8%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2020

$5,784 (+3.2%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2019

$5,602 (+1.1%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2018

$5,543 (+3.1%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2017

$5,378 (+6.8%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2015

$5,036 (+3.7%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2014

$4,856 (+1.7%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2013

$4,775 (+2.6%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2012

$4,653 (+1.3%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2011

$4,592 (+1.7%)

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

2010

$4,517

$45,500 + $54,400

$99,900

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.98 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,650

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Berks County

APN

23532713026752

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.

R-1

Rural Residential District

The R-1 Zoning District generally contains areas with existing woodlands, steep slopes, open space and rural residential uses. The purpose of the R-1 Zoning District is as follows: To preserve and enhance ecologically fragile, environmentally sensitive and aesthetically valuable areas of Lower Alsace Township and Mount Penn Borough. Specific features to be preserved and enhanced include, but are not necessarily limited to groundwater, steep slopes, woodlands, scenic vistas and scenic corridors.; To permit development of a type and density, which have minimal stormwater management impacts upon the natural features and the surrounding properties.; To provide a clearly defined limits between residential uses, densities and developments within Lower Alsace Township and Mount Penn Borough.; To provide, preserve and enhance park, recreation and open space opportunities on a local and regional scale in order to implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Recreation

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3

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
Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Tile, Solid Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Recreation Room

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $54,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
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: $45,500

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,650
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Financial

Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $999
County Tax: $900
School Tax: $4,871
Tax Assessed Value: $99,900
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $6,771

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025

Utilities

Utilities Information
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Solar
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: ANTIETAM
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Directions: From Carsonia Ave, Right on Friedensburg Rd
Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,650
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 23532713026752

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School

Public 4-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

4/10

Antietam Middle School/High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

4/10 Wind Factor

15% 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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May

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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.

9.1 hrs

3.9 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$339,000 – $411,000

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Home values near 834 Friedensburg Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
832 Friedensburg Road, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1612 Sq. Ft.	$207,967
936 Friedensburg Road, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1856 Sq. Ft.	$384,164

Address	Redfin Estimate
826 Friedensburg Road, Reading, PA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 759 Sq. Ft.	$251,236
709 Friedensburg Road, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2612 Sq. Ft.	$403,228

Address	Redfin Estimate
900 Friedensburg Road, Reading, PA 4 Beds \| - Baths \| 3169 Sq. Ft.	$453,979
810 Friedensburg Road, Reading, PA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$305,114

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