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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,224 sqft
961 Church Lane Rd, Reading, PA 19606
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.2 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$135/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This is an amazing opportunity to purchase a beautiful home on 3.2 ACRES of wooded land in Exeter Schools! 961 Church Lane Road is a 4 bedroom 2 full bathroom home located in a clearing on a primarily wooded lot. While the location feels relatively remote & private with no neighbors directly overlooking the property, the home is only 15 minutes east of Reading and about 6 minutes north of Reiffton/Exeter amenities. With charming wood flooring, recessed lighting, and a first floor wood stove, this...This is an amazing opportunity to purchase a beautiful home on 3.2 ACRES of wooded land in Exeter Schools! 961 Church Lane Road is a 4 bedroom 2 full bathroom home located in a clearing on a primarily wooded lot. While the location feels relatively remote & private with no neighbors directly overlooking the property, the home is only 15 minutes east of Reading and about 6 minutes north of Reiffton/Exeter amenities. With charming wood flooring, recessed lighting, and a first floor wood stove, this home has a warm and inviting atmosphere. The main floor includes a living room, dining room, additional living space for a family room or an office, a kitchen with plenty of storage, and a full bathroom. Upstairs, each of the four bedrooms includes built-in closet storage and a shared bathroom at the end of the hall. Another special feature of the home is the finished basement with natural lighting from the casement windows. Downstairs there is an extended family room, a utility closet, storage space,and a huge wash room complete with a double basin utility sink, washer/dryer, and plenty of additional counter top space to make laundry a breeze. Directly behind the house is a large back deck with ample opportunity for an additional outdoor entertaining space. While the home sits on a huge wooded lot, there is plenty of open, unwooded land for activities, gardening, or anything an outdoor-lover can dream up. Enjoy the floor plans at the end of the photos. Showings to begin 3/1. Schedule a showing today!
  • Listed by: Ashley Corbett 717.779.7220 ashley.corbett5@gmail.com • Keller Williams Elite
Listing closed: 04/04/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2039672

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 961 Church Lane Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,153 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 43-5337-03-13-4228
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 03-01-2024
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Municipality: EXETER TWP
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,483.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: 741.00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 741.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 3.20 AC / 139,392 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: EXETER TOWNSHIP
  • School District County ID: 300200397319
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Exeter Twp (10243)
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: $90,400
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $692
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $49,600
  • City Town Tax: $323
  • Land Assessed Value: $40,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 110
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 4228
  • School Tax: $3,138
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Finished, Built-Ins, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Double Sink, Pantry
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Workshop
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 16
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,224.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,248.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,224.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stick Built, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, CPVC/PVC
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Full, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Space For Rooms, Windows, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • 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: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1511869
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 961 Church Lane Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 4, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2039672

$300,000—
Mar 27, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1530340251

$300,000—
Mar 5, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2039672

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/04/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2039672

$300,000
03/27/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1530340251

$300,000
03/05/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2039672

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Public Records for 961 Church Lane Road

Taxable ValueLand$40,800Additions$49,600Total$90,400
Tax Record2026$1,398 ($116 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,612 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,612 SqFtStories2Lot Size139,392 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955CountyBERKSAPN43533703134228Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 961 Church Lane Road

This home is within Exeter Township School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 5 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Owatin Creek Elementary School
PublicK to 4

Exeter Twp Junior High School
Public7 to 8

Exeter Twp Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Reiffton School
Public5 to 6

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: 961 Church Lane Road, Reading, PA 19606
$300,000
4
2,224
139,392
–
3
1,344
131,551
$630,000
4
5,100
1,318,997
$92,701
2
1
1,272
675,616
$354,517
4
2,732
105,851
–
3
2
1,214
80,150

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