This is an amazing opportunity to purchase a beautiful home on 3.2 ACRES of wooded land in Exeter Schools! 961 Church Lane Road is a 4 bedroom 2 full bathroom home located in a clearing on a primarily wooded lot. While the location feels relatively remote & private with no neighbors directly overlooking the property, the home is only 15 minutes east of Reading and about 6 minutes north of Reiffton/Exeter amenities. With charming wood flooring, recessed lighting, and a first floor wood stove, this home has a warm and inviting atmosphere. The main floor includes a living room, dining room, additional living space for a family room or an office, a kitchen with plenty of storage, and a full bathroom. Upstairs, each of the four bedrooms includes built-in closet storage and a shared bathroom at the end of the hall. Another special feature of the home is the finished basement with natural lighting from the casement windows. Downstairs there is an extended family room, a utility closet, storage space, and a huge wash room complete with a double basin utility sink, washer/dryer, and plenty of additional counter top space to make laundry a breeze. Directly behind the house is a large back deck with ample opportunity for an additional outdoor entertaining space. While the home sits on a huge wooded lot, there is plenty of open, unwooded land for activities, gardening, or anything an outdoor-lover can dream up. Enjoy the floor plans at the end of the photos. Showings to begin 3/1. Schedule a showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
3.2 acresLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ashley Corbett• Keller Williams Elite
•717-553-2500 (broker)
•klrw1040@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Michael Thompson• Main Line Executive Realty
*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
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
43533703134228
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
RC
Rural Conservation District
It is the purpose of this district to encourage the preservation of rural areas containing woodlands, watersheds, watercourses and wildlife habitats, which will serve to perpetuate the rural atmosphere, open spaces and scenic landscapes in these portions of the Township. Much of the district contains steep slopes, and is classified as having severe limitations to development. Because of this, intensive residential development will not be permitted.
Full, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Space For Rooms, Windows, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 741
Improvement Assessed Value: $49,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Stick Built, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, CPVC/PVC
Foundation Details: Block
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: $40,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,483
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 741
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $323
County Tax: $692
School Tax: $3,138
Tax Assessed Value: $90,400
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $4,153
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Get on PA-283 E in Manheim Township 2 min (1.0 mi) Head south on PA-72 S toward Delp Rd 0.9 mi Turn right to merge onto PA-283 E toward US-30 E/Philadelphia 0.1 mi Take US-222 N to PA-12 E/Warren St Bypass in Wyomissing 29 min (30.8 mi) Merge onto PA-283 E 1.1 mi Merge onto US-30 E 1.3 mi Take the US 222 N exit toward I-76/Reading 0.8 mi Continue onto US-222 N 27.4 mi Continue onto US-422 E 0.3 mi Continue on PA-12 E. Take Blankenbiller Rd and Spies Church Rd to Knabb Rd in Exeter Township 16 min (10.6 mi) Keep left to continue on PA-12 E/Warren St Bypass Continue to follow PA-12 E 5.6 mi Turn right onto Skyline Dr 0.3 mi Continue straight onto Blankenbiller Rd 1.0 mi Continue onto Antietam Rd 0.4 mi Continue onto Church Hill Rd 0.4 mi Turn right onto Spies Church Rd 1.1 mi Turn right onto Friedensburg Rd 69 ft Slight left onto Old Friedensburg Rd 0.2 mi Turn left onto Wegman Rd 0.7 mi Turn right onto Church Lane Rd 0.6 mi
Municipality: EXETER TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 43533703134228
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Owatin Creek Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Exeter Twp Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
Exeter Twp Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
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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
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 101° expected this year, 11 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19606
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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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Estimated sale price
$343,000 – $415,000
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