1802 Hill Rd

5,072 Sq. Ft.
$118 / Sq. Ft.
5,072
Sq. Ft.
$118
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to PennCrest, a Tudor Revival home designed by leading Reading architecture firm Muhlenberg Brothers in 1926. The home is prominently positioned on a .91-Acre landscaped lot in the historic Hessian Camp enclave. You will love its beautiful lawns, gardens with impressive stone walls, and flagstone walkways. It was built by a prominent industrialist for his wife, a best-selling author/ playwright, and their family. This impeccably maintained home is steeped in history. It was built with entertaining...Welcome to PennCrest, a Tudor Revival home designed by leading Reading architecture firm Muhlenberg Brothers in 1926. The home is prominently positioned on a .91-Acre landscaped lot in the historic Hessian Camp enclave. You will love its beautiful lawns, gardens with impressive stone walls, and flagstone walkways. It was built by a prominent industrialist for his wife, a best-selling author/ playwright, and their family. This impeccably maintained home is steeped in history. It was built with entertaining in mind. The home has welcomed pillars of the business, and literary world, as well as celebrities over the years. 2-time Pulitzer Prize winning NY playwright Lynn Nottage and Emmy Award winning film director Tony Gerber choose PennCrest for a documentary film project in 2018. You will be impressed with its exceptional quality and charm, combining old world with modern amenities and conveniences. It’s truly an inviting, comfortable, light filled home. The main level offers a richly paneled great room with beamed ceiling and gorgeous fireplace (one of 6 fireplaces). Leaded glass casement windows flanking both sides of the room allow for an abundance of natural light and views. The room includes a wet bar secretly tucked away behind a doorway. A butler buzzer is operational and will entertain your friends! A chef’s kitchen with Carrara Quartz Island is just one of the gathering points for friends and family. Appliances include- Pro Series gas stove, Subzero refrigerator, dual zone wine cooler, and high-end convection/microwave with speed-cooking adding a 2nd oven. Large pantry for storage, a wall mounted Samsung 4K HD flat screen TV is a nice enhancement to the space. In addition, the kitchen offers direct access to a grilling patio area. As a bonus there is a second Subzero refrigerator in the utility/ laundry room. Formal dining room showcases a large elegant fireplace with lighted plaster bas-relief surround entitled “life”. The dining room has direct access to a lovely brick floored screen porch which flows out to a private flagstone patio in a courtyard setting with a natural basalts column water feature. Enjoy mornings or evening after dinner is the cozy library/den with floor to ceiling period bookcases and corner angled fireplace with newly installed gas insert. A few steps down off the kitchen is the original billiard room, used by current owners as a home office/ media room. It’s complete with a stone fireplace, large windows and a door that provides access to the back yard area of the home. The upper reaches of the home offer 5 en-suites, each with private tiled bathrooms; two bedrooms with fireplaces! Additionally, there is a separate maid’s quarters with bedroom, sitting room, and full bath perfect for an au pair. The 3rd level offers a finished room which was used as the private writing room for the original owner. Adjacent attic space has a large walk-in cedar closet for off-season storage This home features an abundance of large closets with auto light feature to meet all your storage needs. Gas hot water heating system with a 3-zone central air for year-round comfort. You will love the spacious 3-car heated garage! Come see this extraordinary home today!
  1. Listed by William J Sands • Sands & Company Real Estate
    P: (610)-376-9999 sands@parealestate.com
  2. Listed by Gerald J Pelker • Sands & Company Real Estate
    P: (610)-376-9999 sands@parealestate.com

Property Details for 1802 Hill Road

Tax ID Number
16-5316-07-59-3899
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Tudor, Transitional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 05/05/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 1802 Hill Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PABK2012156
Days on Market4
Taxes$9,583 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1926
Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

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Building Information for 1802 Hill Road

Stories2Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF

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Property Information for 1802 Hill Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
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: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $219,200
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $1,678
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $162,100
  • City Town Tax: $3,974
  • Land Assessed Value: $57,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 3899
  • School Tax: $3,930
  • Tax Page Number: 31742
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Great Room, Mud Room, Bedroom 6, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Wet Bar
Room 2
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Marble, Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Formal Dining Room, Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Gas, Crown Molding
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Breakfast Room, Countertop(s) - Granite, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 5
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Island, Pantry
Room 6
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Crown Molding, Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Tile
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cedar Lined Closet, Flooring - Carpet, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 9
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Flooring - Carpet
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
Room 12
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Balcony Access, Flooring - HardWood
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bedroom 6
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 16
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 17
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile
Room 18
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile
Room 19
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Tub Shower
Room 20
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Tub Shower
Room 21
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile
Room 22
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Tub Shower
Room 23
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile, Tub Shower
Room 24
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,072.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 5,072.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
  • Roof: Slate
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Marble, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Basement Type: Sump Pump, Outside Entrance, Heated, Windows, Drain, Connecting Stairway, Partial
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-6, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-6
  • # Bathrooms Full: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1458511
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Wood, Mantel(s)
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Screened, Patio(s), Porch(es), Brick, Balcony
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.parealestate.com

Property History for 1802 Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1489548815

$599,900

+87.4% / yr

May 5, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2012156

$599,900
Mar 10, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2012156

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1489548815

$599,900

+87.4% / yr

05/05/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2012156

$599,900
03/10/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2012156

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Public Records for 1802 Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$57,100Additions$162,100Total$219,200
Tax Record2026$6,188 ($516 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6Total Finished SqFt3,825 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,825 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,075 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926CountyBERKSAPN16531607593899Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1802 Hill Road

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sixteenth & Haak El School
PublicPK to 4

Central Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Central Catholic High School
Private9 to 12

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