We are proud to offer The Grist Mill & Manor House at Saylor Farm, to the real estate market! This is your opportunity to own a very special and prominent piece of Berks County History. The Grist Mill at Barnhardt's Dam, in Muhlenberg Township, can be found in the Historic Registry, and pre-dates the the construction of the adjacent brick manor house, Circa 1850, and was constructed flawlessly, in two different eras. This home boasts 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, with 11' ceilings in the main floor formal living room and solarium, and 9' ceilings in the huge formal dining room, with working wood burning fireplaces in the living room and master bedroom, and a working pellet stove insert in the dining room fireplace. The original servants quarters can be private to the rest of the home, with a recently renovated full bath and second stair case down to the spacious country kitchen, with farm style sink and butlers pantry. The main foyer is massive, measuring 32'X8' and 11' high ceilings, with turned main staircase, with wainscoting and a powder room beneath the stair case. There is a private owner's bathroom, and a 3rd family bath on the second floor, serving the remaining bedrooms. One half of the huge attic has been converting into a heated bedroom space, and there is more attic that could be converted if need be. The 3 story, limestone grist mill is in wonderful condition. An owner could certainly use the upper two floors as an art or music studio, home office, or space for a home based business. There was water service to the mill at one time, served by the spring that came off the mountain in the rear, and sewer is currently limited to a concrete holding tank (not being used) and must be connected to nearby public sewer, in order to become fully functional. All of the original milling wheels and mill mechanisms are being stored in the attic area of the mill, and can be seen with plenty of notice. This home would be perfect for a large family or someone with historic or renovation interest. The rear of the property overlooks the township lake and park, and rests at the outlet spillway that used to power the grist mill. Taxes are super low for such an extensive and magnificent property, and the home is just minutes from all major conveniences, and routes leading to Reading, The Lehigh Valley, or beyond. Schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
1.19 acresLot Size
$123Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dave Decembrino• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Listed by Elizabeth Egner• RE/MAX Of Reading
•610-670-2770 (broker)
•info@goberkscounty.com (broker)
Bought with Patti Canepa-Hughes• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
•717-738-9986 (broker)
•mfox@homesale.com (broker)
Bought with Caitlin Hughes• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale 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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.07 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,421
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
66531810377401
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 10, 2026.
R-3
Medium Density Residential District
The R-3 Zoning District generally contains areas with medium-density residential uses, woodlands, stream valleys, steep slopes and agricultural land areas, as well as public, municipal and institutional uses. Subdivision and land development activity should be carefully planned and encouraged as either infill development or to serve as a transition between areas of low to high residential densities. Conservation management practices should be encouraged to preserve or maintain the existing natural features, habitats and resources features.
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Atrium
Other Structures: Storage Barn/Shed, Office/Studio, Carriage House, Barn
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Chimney Cap(s), Outbuilding(s)
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Corner, Front Yard, Irregular, Level, Not In Development, Open, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Sloping, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $40,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,421
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $729
County Tax: $1,053
School Tax: $4,329
Tax Assessed Value: $137,500
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $6,110
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Hot Water, Radiator
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: S/W Changeover
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
School District Name: MUHLENBERG
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Rt. 12 and Rt. 73 in Oley, take Route 12 west to the Spring Valley Road Exit, continue north on Spring Valley Road past lake and Barnhardt's Dam to next property on the right.
Location Type: Suburban
Municipality: MUHLENBERG TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,421
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 66531810377401
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
C E Cole Intermediate School
Public 4-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Muhlenberg Middle School
Public 7-9 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Muhlenberg High School
Public 10-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
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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
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Temple, PA • 19605
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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
$516,000 – $624,000
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