Charming Stone Farmhouse on 15 Acres. This rustic stone farmhouse, built in 1900, sits on 15 acres of woods and meadows in the desirable Oley Valley School District. A true fixer-upper with unlimited potential, this rural home offers curb appeal and endless possibilities. Featuring 3 bedrooms, wood floors, deep window sills, and a decorative fireplace, it combines historic character with opportunity. Step inside and discover a surprisingly spacious first floor, complete with a living room, family room, and convenient first-floor laundry. If you’re someone who craves the freedom of owning a large parcel of land, this property is for you. Picture yourself enjoying a hot cup of coffee before heading out your side porch for the first day of deer season on your own land. Are you someone who would love to have a big garden to grow your own veggies? This property would be a gardener’s delight! Located minutes to the Route 12 corridor, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful country living with easy access to Reading and Allentown. Whether you seek adventure, freedom or tranquility, this property is for you! Property is in Clean and Green. PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT DRIVE UP ORIOLE LANE THAT IS A PRIVATE LANE
Sold for $350,000
$350,000
196 Skyline Dr, Reading, PA 19606
3beds
1,780sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
14.99 Acres Lot
$371,900 Zestimate®
$197/sqft
$1,910 Estimated rent
Home value
$371,900
$338,000 - $405,000
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Large parcel of landFamily roomSurprisingly spacious first floorConvenient first-floor laundryCurb appealDeep window sillsRustic stone farmhouse
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rochelle Owens 610-587-3305,
EXP Realty, LLC,
Co-Listing Agent: Mark S Owens 610-587-1844,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Liz Miller, RS156955A
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2050136
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,780
- Total interior livable area: 1,780 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,780
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Other, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 14.99 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 22531802957187
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: ALSACE TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/31/2025 | Sold | $350,000-6.7%$197/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2050136 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2024 | Pending sale | $375,000$211/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2050136 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2024 | Listed for sale | $375,000$211/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2050136 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Pending sale | $375,000$211/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2050136 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $375,000$211/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2050136 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,466 +6.8% | $104,100 |
| 2024 | $4,183 +3.8% | $104,100 |
| 2023 | $4,028 +1.3% | $104,100 |
| 2022 | $3,976 +1.3% | $104,100 |
| 2021 | $3,924 +1.6% | $104,100 |
| 2020 | $3,862 +1.6% | $104,100 |
| 2019 | $3,799 +1.1% | $104,100 |
| 2018 | $3,756 +2.5% | $104,100 |
| 2017 | $3,664 +304.5% | $104,100 -0.1% |
| 2016 | $906 +6% | $104,200 |
| 2015 | $855 | $104,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $104,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $104,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $104,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $104,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $104,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $104,200 -0.6% |
| 2008 | -- | $104,800 +0.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $104,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $104,500 +61.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $64,700 -0.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $64,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $64,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $64,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Oley Valley El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.5 mi
- 6/10Oley Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 5/10Oley Valley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Oley Valley
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19606
- 196 Skyline Dr
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