Last Sold Price
3 beds2,492 sqft$100/sqft
1840 Alsace Rd, Reading, PA 19604

Description

Extremely rare opportunity to own this sprawling nearly 2500 SQFT 3 BR, 2.5 bath stone rancher in the rustic and beautiful Hampden Heights neighborhood. This exceptional home has been in the same family for 40 years and is loaded with amazing retro features and some key updates. The charming flagstone covered front porch welcomes you as you enter into the grand foyer. The large formal living room with impressive hearth fireplace is perfect for family gatherings and is open to the adjacent dining...Extremely rare opportunity to own this sprawling nearly 2500 SQFT 3 BR, 2.5 bath stone rancher in the rustic and beautiful Hampden Heights neighborhood. This exceptional home has been in the same family for 40 years and is loaded with amazing retro features and some key updates. The charming flagstone covered front porch welcomes you as you enter into the grand foyer. The large formal living room with impressive hearth fireplace is perfect for family gatherings and is open to the adjacent dining room with sliders to the rear flagstone patio. The 42 handle kitchen is huge and comes equipped with all appliances. There's a conveniently located large laundry room just off the kitchen with front loading washer & dryer and has a laundry tub and outside exit. Also adjacent to the kitchen is a ceramic tiled powder room and access to the oversized one car garage with opener. The family room/library also has a sliding door to the flagstone patio. 3 total spacious BRS with large closets, master suite with it's own private bath. Large main ceramic tiled bath. Spacious walkup attic provides abundant storage and includes a large cedar lined walk-in closet. Hardwood floors beneath the carpets completes this amazing main level. The massive partially finished lower level is wide open and provides an additional nearly 2500 SQFT of living space, game room, gym and more storage! The large paved driveway provides parking for 4-5 cars. This one of a kind stone rancher is perched on a mature 1/3 acre lot with gorgeous western views! Key updates include a newer architectural shingle roof, new high efficiency gas furnace with central air and Aprilaire humidifier all in 10/18, new gas hot water heater in 6/20 and 200 AMP service and breaker panel. Enjoy the fenced rear yard with the large partially covered flagstone patio with amazing views! The owner removes and stores the canvas cover during the winter. The western exposure sunbathes the home providing abundant natural light during the day and gorgeous sunsets! This special solid home was built in 1965 with still some original retro decor and features but is in truly move in condition! Truly a one of a kind rare home that only comes around once in a lifetime so do not delay to see it for it will not last long in this sizzling market!
LISTING CLOSED: 01/15/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jose M Candelaria • RE/MAX Of Reading
    P: (610) 207-8066 jcandelaria@goberkscounty.com

Property Details for 1840 Alsace Road

Status
MLS #
PABK366524
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$6,392 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1965
Lot Size
0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
Tax ID Number
17-5318-80-40-5381
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Raised Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories
1
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
HAMPDEN HEIGHTS
Subdivision
HAMPDEN HEIGHTS (BERKS PA)
Cross Street
Richmond
Municipality
READING CITY
Total Parking Spaces
6
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
8
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,492.00
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
Property Condition
Very Good

Location

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Building Information for 1840 Alsace Road

Stories1Year Built1965Building Size-Lot Size0.29 AC / 12,632 SF

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Property Information for 1840 Alsace 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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $147,700
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $1,131
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $121,600
  • City Town Tax: $2,613
  • Land Assessed Value: $26,100
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 5381
  • School Tax: $2,648
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
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: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Level Count: 2
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,492.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,492.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,492.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Full, Drain, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # 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
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Parcel ID: 1463692
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Built In, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Screen, Stone, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1840 Alsace Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 15, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #693452013

$250,000
Jan 15, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1450772611

$250,000

+12.6% / yr

Jan 15, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK366524

$250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/15/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #693452013

$250,000
01/15/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1450772611

$250,000

+12.6% / yr

01/15/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK366524

$250,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1840 Alsace Road

Taxable ValueLand$26,100Additions$121,600Total$147,700
Tax Record2026$4,170 ($347 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,492 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,492 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,632 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965CountyBERKSAPN17531880405381Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1840 Alsace 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
Rating
School
Distance
Thirteenth & Union El School
PublicPK to 4

Northeast Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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: 1840 Alsace Road, Reading, PA 19604
$250,000
3
2,492
12,632
4
3,470
11,326
$274,900
3
3,136
12,632
$89,900
3
13,939
1,889
15,246
$139,900
3
1,686
14,810

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