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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,976 sqft

60 Starr Rd, Reading, PA 19608

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.69 acresLot Size
1850Year Built
$185/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Nestled on a serene 1.7-acre lot in the picturesque hills of Lower Heidelberg Township, this 1850s farmhouse offers an incredible opportunity to own a piece of history. Investors and handy buyers, check this one out! This project has been started for you with new electrical, a new roof, new flooring, and extensive interior renovations—including taking much of the structure down to its original logs. This property is ready for the right buyer to complete the dream. The main home features 3 bedrooms,...Nestled on a serene 1.7-acre lot in the picturesque hills of Lower Heidelberg Township, this 1850s farmhouse offers an incredible opportunity to own a piece of history. Investors and handy buyers, check this one out! This project has been started for you with new electrical, a new roof, new flooring, and extensive interior renovations—including taking much of the structure down to its original logs. This property is ready for the right buyer to complete the dream. The main home features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a spacious living room, and a large eat-in kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find three private bedrooms (one has been converted to a laundry room) and a full bath, with additional storage in the walk-up attic and unfinished basement. A detached 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house provides a flexible space, perfect for extended family, visitors, a rental, or a home office. Additional outbuildings include a smokehouse and a two-story springhouse with a workshop or studio area. Just a 3-minute drive from Blue Marsh Lake, this location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, offering boating, hiking, and stunning views year-round. Set in a stunning area among other gorgeous homes, this property has immense potential and is a rare find.
Listing closed: 03/11/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2051492
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Property Information for 60 Starr Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,560 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 49-4367-02-85-3728
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Pond, Valley
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: N Church
  • Municipality: LOWER HEIDELBERG TWP
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,976.00
  • 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

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Lot Size: 1.69 AC / 73,616 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: WILSON
  • School District County ID: 300200397305
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Lower Heidelberg Twp (10249)

Waterfront / Water Access

Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • 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: $99,700
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $832
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $58,000
  • City Town Tax: $673
  • Land Assessed Value: $41,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 132
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 3728
  • School Tax: $3,055
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Page Number: 59
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions

Rooms

Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Eat-in
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2022
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,976.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,976.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,976.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Frame
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Full
  • 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, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # 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
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Pond, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Access - Above Grade
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Location Type: Rural
  • Parcel ID: 1518781
  • Additional Parcels: No

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Breezeway, Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Other, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 60 Starr Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 11, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2051492

$365,000—
Mar 4, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1553220370

$365,000

+13.4% / yr

Jan 30, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2051492

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/11/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2051492

$365,000
03/04/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1553220370

$365,000

+13.4% / yr

01/30/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2051492

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Public records

60 Starr Road

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,976 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,976 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

73,616 SqFt

Style

Multi-Family Dwelling (2-4)

Schools near 60 Starr Road

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

Wilson West Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wilson High School
Public9 to 12

River Rock Academy
Private6 to 12

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