1606 Reading Road

Closed 8/4/25
Closed 8/4/25
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Last Sold Price
$510,000
3 beds2,640 sqft$193/sqft
1606 Reading Rd, Mohnton, PA 19540

Description

This property is going to auction on wednesday june 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm. The list price only reflects the suggested starting bid. Completely renovated "Log Cabin" style house while keeping all its history charm including a 3-year old addition integrated into the same time period. It feels like a museum but includes all the current comforts to make it more day-to-day friendly. The original part of the house was built between 1790-1800 with a later kitchen addition and third spacious addition in 2022,...This property is going to auction on wednesday june 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm. The list price only reflects the suggested starting bid. Completely renovated "Log Cabin" style house while keeping all its history charm including a 3-year old addition integrated into the same time period. It feels like a museum but includes all the current comforts to make it more day-to-day friendly. The original part of the house was built between 1790-1800 with a later kitchen addition and third spacious addition in 2022, it's like stepping back in time. Kitchen/dining cabinetry incorporated old cupboards and wooden boxes to fit the time period, includes all stainless steel appliances. 2022 great room addition is post/beam construction, fireplace mantle, 15' cathedral ceilings, powder bathroom, adjoining room with remarkable walk-in original stone fireplace, living room with log walls, laundry room with sink. Inviting front and rear covered porches, 20' x 6' rear concrete patio. Second level has 3 bedrooms, landing area, primary 11.5' x 9' walk-in closet, full bathroom with shower. Two new heat pumps and A/C in 2022, central vac. Detached garage is a concrete block 28' x 40' garage/shop, plenty of room for vehicles. 1-12' x 9' overhead door and 1-9' x 7' overhead door, concrete floor, electric service. This is a rare opportunity to live in a "Log Cabin" style house restored in all its glory with modern amenities for luxury living. Property has a large pond beside the road so the buildings can set back away from traffic. Truly a must-see property if you enjoy the "Late Revolutionary" part of American history.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/04/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John J. Rutt, II • Hostetter Realty LLC
    P: (717) 587-8906 johnruttsold@gmail.com

Property Details for 1606 Reading Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
PALA2069610
Days on Market
29
Taxes
$5,419 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1800
Lot Size
1.70 AC / 74,052 SF
County
Lancaster County
Tax ID Number
040-05094-0-0000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cabin/Lodge
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP
Subdivision
BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP (LANCASTER PA)
Municipality
BRECKNOCK TWP
Total Parking Spaces
2
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,640.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Building Information for 1606 Reading Road

Stories2Year Built1800Building Size-Lot Size1.70 AC / 74,052 SF

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Property Information for 1606 Reading Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: EASTERN LANCASTER COUNTY
  • School District County ID: 300200397372
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • County: LANCASTER
  • MLS Area: Brecknock Twp (10504)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $314,900
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $916
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $228,000
  • City Town Tax: $314
  • Land Assessed Value: $86,900
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $4,187
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 2
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 23.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,640.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 3977795
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1606 Reading Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1908675179

$510,000

+5.3% / yr

Aug 4, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2069610

$510,000—
Jun 4, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2069610

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1908675179

$510,000

+5.3% / yr

08/04/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2069610

$510,000
06/04/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2069610

—

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Public Records for 1606 Reading Road

Taxable ValueLand$86,900Additions$228,000Total$314,900
Tax Record2026$5,785 ($482 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtStories2Lot Size74,052 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1800ZoningAGCountyLANCASTERAPN040-05094-0-0000

Schools near 1606 Reading Road

This home is within Eastern Lancaster County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Brecknock El School
Public - K to 6
Garden Spot Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Garden Spot Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Blue Ball El School
Public - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Brecknock El School
PublicK to 6

Garden Spot Middle School
Public7 to 8

Garden Spot Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Blue Ball El School
PublicK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1606 Reading Road, Mohnton, PA 19540
$510,000
3
2,640
74,052
1614 Reading Road, Mohnton, PA 19540
$320,000
6
1
2,236
714,384
1598 Reading Road, Mohnton, PA 19540
$338,000
5
2,338
200,375
1628 Reading Road, Mohnton, PA 19540
$425,000
3
2
1,560
126,324
1600 Reading Road, Mohnton, PA 19540
$60,000
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174,240
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