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Last Sold Price
2 beds672 sqft$268/sqft
280 Spies Church Rd, Reading, PA 19606
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1972Year Built
$268/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to this cozy and rustic home on a secluded wooded setting! Enjoy the peace and quiet of the rural location, with the convenience of all the shops, restaurants and entertainment of nearby Reading, PA. The outside features mature shade trees, a large driveway with extra parking, and a detached 2 car oversized garage with electric and a second story. Inside you will enjoy the quaint and cozy feel of the home, with a wood burning stove for extra warmth and comfort in the chilly months. The addition...Welcome to this cozy and rustic home on a secluded wooded setting! Enjoy the peace and quiet of the rural location, with the convenience of all the shops, restaurants and entertainment of nearby Reading, PA. The outside features mature shade trees, a large driveway with extra parking, and a detached 2 car oversized garage with electric and a second story. Inside you will enjoy the quaint and cozy feel of the home, with a wood burning stove for extra warmth and comfort in the chilly months. The addition on the home lends to a large dining area and living room for relaxing or entertaining. Come check out this home today!
  • Listed by: Daniel Ray Martin 717.405.5623 danrmar@gmail.com • Horning Farm Agency Inc
Listing closed: 10/15/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2060926

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$171,000

Avg days on market

5

Sale-to-list ratio

101.6%

Reading, PA

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Location

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Property Information for 280 Spies Church Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,029 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 22-5338-03-01-6984
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Mobile Pre 1976
  • Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Municipality: ALSACE TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 672.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Above Grade Unfinished SQFT: 191.00
  • Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • 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
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,681 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: OLEY VALLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397314
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: OLEY VALLEY (BERKS PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • Middle Or Junior School: OLEY VALLEY (BERKS PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • High School: OLEY VALLEY SENIOR (BERKS PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: 3rd Party
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Alsace Twp (10222)
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: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $47,300
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $426
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $13,700
  • City Town Tax: $83
  • Land Assessed Value: $33,600
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 146
  • Zoning: R2
  • Tax Lot: 6984
  • School Tax: $1,520
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Full Bath
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 672.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Trees/Wooded
  • Location Type: Rural
  • Parcel ID: 1469429
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Stove - Wood, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 280 Spies Church Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 15, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1916782915

$180,000

+5.4% / yr

Oct 15, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2060926

$180,000
Sep 11, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2060926

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/15/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1916782915

$180,000

+5.4% / yr

10/15/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2060926

$180,000
09/11/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2060926

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

Public Records for 280 Spies Church Road

Taxable ValueLand$33,600Additions$13,700Total$47,300
Tax Record2026$509 ($42 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt672 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt672 SqFtStories1Lot Size15,682 SqFtStyleMobile / Manufactured HomeYear Built1972CountyBERKSAPN22533803016984

Schools near 280 Spies Church Road

This home is within Oley Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Oley Valley El School
PublicK to 5

Oley Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oley Valley 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: 280 Spies Church Road, Reading, PA 19606
$180,000
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672
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$255,000
3
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