This secluded Homestead is nestled upon the Historic Mount Penn Preserve. Enjoy nature on the 2.76 -acre mountainside paradise featuring natural springs, centuries-old forest land, stone walls, stone stairs used by travelers of yesteryears to collect spring water, and out-buildings, including a workshop, woodshed, detached garage, spring house, and chicken coop. The 3-bedroom circa 1900 home has been updated and remodeled yet retains its character and charm. Windows are large and plentiful to enjoy the views outside. The first floor features a large living room with built in bookcases and cabinetry. A spacious screened in porch complete with a swing provides a place to relax and enjoy the solitude. From the living room, travel down a few steps to the sunken family room that showcases hardwood flooring, a fireplace, a window seat with bench storage, a broom closet, built-in cabinetry, casement windows, and outside access to the back patio. The kitchen provides gas cooking and has all new stainless-steel appliances, new cabinets, tile counters and backsplash. A breakfast bar separates the kitchen and dining room with hardwood flooring. There is a full bath with heated floor, first floor laundry, and mud room with ceramic tile that leads to the back patio. The wooden patio is surrounded by stone walls and is the perfect place for the family to gather. A smaller, slate patio at the front of the house is a peaceful spot to get away from it all. The second floor features a large master bedroom with his and hers closets, hardwood floor, and fantastic views of the grounds. There are two additional bedrooms and a remodeled full bath that showcases a vessel sink and ceramic tile shower with rainfall showerhead. Follow the pathway that meanders up the mountain and find opportunities for hunting and collecting the bounties of nature. Harvest wild raspberries, paw paws (think mangoes), apples, and fresh eggs from the property. The new owner will have the option to keep the chickens and can even vend eggs from the roadside egg box. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this very special home and property and all it has to offer. Here’s your chance to own a piece of the mountain!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
2.76 acresLot Size
$207Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tracey Gaul• BHHS Fox & Roach - Harleysville
Secluded tranquil setting on a wooded lot. Sound like paradise to you? If you like nature you are going to fall in love with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1800 square foot home on over 2 acres in Lower Alsace. This home has tons of character. There are custom built in cabinets around the fireplace and a bench seat in front of the large window to take in the views. You will also find real hardwood floors, a formal dining room and first floor laundry. This is a Fannie Mae Homepath property!
BRIGHT MLS #1007364412
Dec 26, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jul 1, 2014
Listed
$179,900
$97/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 17, 1999
Sold
$89,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,496 (+1.5%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2025
$7,387 (+4.3%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2024
$7,086 (+3.5%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2023
$6,847 (+3.3%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2022
$6,630 (+2.1%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2021
$6,491 (+2.8%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2020
$6,311 (+3.2%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2019
$6,112 (+1.1%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2018
$6,048 (+3.1%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2017
$5,868 (+6.8%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2015
$5,494 (+3.7%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2014
$5,299 (+1.7%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2013
$5,210 (+2.6%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2012
$5,077 (+1.3%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2011
$5,010 (+1.7%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2010
$4,928
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
Tax history for 936 Friedensburg Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,496 (+1.5%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2025
$7,387 (+4.3%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2024
$7,086 (+3.5%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2023
$6,847 (+3.3%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2022
$6,630 (+2.1%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2021
$6,491 (+2.8%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2020
$6,311 (+3.2%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2019
$6,112 (+1.1%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2018
$6,048 (+3.1%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2017
$5,868 (+6.8%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2015
$5,494 (+3.7%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2014
$5,299 (+1.7%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2013
$5,210 (+2.6%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2012
$5,077 (+1.3%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2011
$5,010 (+1.7%)
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
2010
$4,928
$40,200 + $68,800
$109,000
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.76 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,856
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
23532713130135
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 Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Laundry Type: Main Floor
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: $68,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Shingle
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: $40,200
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,856
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $1,019
County Tax: $835
School Tax: $4,776
Tax Assessed Value: $109,000
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $6,630
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School: ANTIETAM MIDDLE SENIOR
School District Name: ANTIETAM
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: CARSONIA
Directions: 422 Bus W toward Mt. Penn. Turn R on N. 25th St. , Turn L on Endlich Ave. Turn R on Friedensburg Road.
Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,856
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 23532713130135
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Antietam Middle School/High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
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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
0.15% chance of being 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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Estimated sale price
$365,000 – $442,000
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