274 Charming Forge Rd

Womelsdorf, PA 19567

$650,000
Last Sold Price
7
Beds
7,821 Sq. Ft.
$83 / Sq. Ft.
7,821
Sq. Ft.
$83
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 9/23/19
Closed 9/23/19
Exterior Front
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Exterior Front
View from Front Door
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Library
Dining Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Hallway
Hallway
Family Room
Bathroom
Bathroom

Description

Arguably the finest "country" house in the early days of our state, the Charming Forge Mansion (1784) features "Philadelphia" quality woodwork in every room. The early wing (1749) is nearly intact from the colonial days when "Baron" Stiegel of Manheim, the original iron master, found the setting "charming". It remains so with the surroundings along the Tulpehocken Creek protected by a local land trust. A museum quality restoration began in 1994, modern amenities were installed with remarkable care...Arguably the finest "country" house in the early days of our state, the Charming Forge Mansion (1784) features "Philadelphia" quality woodwork in every room. The early wing (1749) is nearly intact from the colonial days when "Baron" Stiegel of Manheim, the original iron master, found the setting "charming". It remains so with the surroundings along the Tulpehocken Creek protected by a local land trust. A museum quality restoration began in 1994, modern amenities were installed with remarkable care and sensitivity. This is a fine antique house for a modern lifestyle, w/designer kitchen, 7 bed chambers, 7 working fireplaces, 4 full baths, radiant heat, central air, stocked trout stream, etc. Outbuildings received the same careful attention: a carriage barn large enough for four cars, a privy housing a generator, a summer kitchen, bake oven and an ancillary stone dwelling. In the early 19th century, the Union Canal was built in front of the property. The towpath and canal bed remain along with the stone arch tunnel and a lock further downstream.
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Property Details for 274 Charming Forge Road

Tax ID Number
62-4338-00-88-4602
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/05/2026 04:58 PM

Property Details for 274 Charming Forge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1000256505
Days on Market815
Taxes$9,847 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1749
Lot Size48.52 AC / 2,113,531 SF
CountyBerks County
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Building Information for 274 Charming Forge Road

Stories-Year Built1749Building Size-Lot Size48.52 AC / 2,113,531 SF

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Property Information for 274 Charming Forge Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: CONRAD WEISER AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397419
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Marion Twp (10262)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Tul[pehocken Creek
  • Water Body Type: Creek
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 2000.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $275,100
  • Zoning: AG/R
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 7
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 3
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Office, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 3
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 17
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 19 X 18
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 18
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 10
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 15
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Double Sink
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 17
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 22
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 20
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 5 X 10
Room 10
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 37.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 37 X 11
Room 11
  • Room Type: Library
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 20
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 17
Room 13
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 11
Room 14
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up
Room 15
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 16
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 37.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 37 X 11
  • Room Description: CTR HALL
Room 17
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 20
  • Room Description: LIBRARY
Room 18
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 17
  • Room Description: 5TH BR
Room 19
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 11
  • Room Description: OFFICE
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1994
  • Total Finished SQFT: 7,821.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 7,821.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Southeast
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Wood
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/9802/3559/304298023559_512_384_WM_0Udir3DVbSjm1JZD.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 3-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 3-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 1000X1000
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded, Partly Wooded, Stream/Creek
  • Soil Types: Limestone/Shale, Loam, Soil Study Avail
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Road Frontage Length: 2,000.00
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Location Type: Creek/Stream
  • Parcel ID: 1536807
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Water Treat System, Kitchen - Eat-In, Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Gourmet, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Wine Storage
  • View: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 7
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Oven - Wall, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Cooktop - Down Draft, Cooktop, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Storm, Wood Frame
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened, Terrace
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Spring House
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 274 Charming Forge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 23, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #653595810

$650,000—
Sep 23, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #1000256505

$650,000—
Jul 30, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #1000256505

—
Jun 17, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000256505

$925,000—
Jun 16, 2017

Expired

BRIGHT #1007848258

$850,000—
Jun 9, 2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007848258

$990,000—
May 31, 2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1009429540

$990,000—
Jan 19, 2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009429540

$1,595,000—
Nov 30, 2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008741126

$2,200,000—
Apr 1, 2010

Expired

GLVRMLS #332581

$2,500,000—
Apr 6, 2009

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #332581

$2,500,000—
Apr 6, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008741126

$2,500,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/23/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #653595810

$650,000
09/23/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #1000256505

$650,000
07/30/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #1000256505

—
06/17/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000256505

$925,000
06/16/2017

Expired

BRIGHT #1007848258

$850,000
06/09/2015

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1007848258

$990,000
05/31/2015

Expired

BRIGHT #1009429540

$990,000
01/19/2012

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1009429540

$1,595,000
11/30/2010

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1008741126

$2,200,000
04/01/2010

Expired

GLVRMLS #332581

$2,500,000
04/06/2009

Listed (Active)

GLVRMLS #332581

$2,500,000
04/06/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1008741126

$2,500,000

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Public Records for 274 Charming Forge Road

Taxable ValueLand$10,900Additions$264,100Total$275,000
Tax Record2025$3,285 ($274 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt7,309 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,309 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,113,531 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1777CountyBERKSAPN62433800884602Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 274 Charming Forge Road

This home is within Conrad Weiser Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Conrad Weiser West Elementary School
Public - K to 4
Conrad Weiser Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Conrad Weiser High School
Public - 9 to 12
Conrad Weiser East El School
Public - K to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Conrad Weiser West Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Conrad Weiser Middle School
Public5 to 8

Conrad Weiser High School
Public9 to 12

Conrad Weiser East El School
PublicK to 4

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