Historic Riverfront Retreat on Over 3 Acres Enjoy more than 500 feet of private river frontage, offering the perfect setting for fishing, boating, and waterfront relaxation right from your own backyard. Nestled on over 3 picturesque acres, this property features a park-like landscape with mature trees, fruit trees, and exceptional outdoor amenities. Outbuildings include a large 50' x 36' pole barn, a detached garage, workshop, root cellar, and a pavilion complete with water and electricity—ideal for entertaining, hobbies, or storage. The charming stone, whitewashed home dates back to 1790 and blends historic character with modern convenience. A spacious addition, completed in 1980, provides extra living space and features a private exterior entrance, beautiful backyard and river views, an exposed stone wall, and its own mini-split heating and cooling system. Inside, the main home offers a functional layout with a first-floor laundry/mudroom, full bath, kitchen, dining room, and first-floor bedroom. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom. Natural gas heat, a natural gas water heater, and public water service. This unique property combines historic charm, abundant outdoor space, and exceptional riverfront accessing opportunity that's rarely available.
For sale
Price cut: $15K (9/24)
$535,000
2800 River Rd, Reading, PA 19605
3beds
1,656sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1790
3.19 Acres Lot
$536,300 Zestimate®
$323/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
First-floor bedroomDetached garageRoot cellarDining roomPrivate river frontageFruit treesNatural gas heat
- 61 days
- 597
- 22
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Anna Ortiz 610-914-4727,
Coldwell Banker Realty 6103739900
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2072806
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- None, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,656
- Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,656
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Storage, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: River
Lot
- Size: 3.19 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 66530813030324
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Whitford Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: MUHLENBERG TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $323/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $106,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,147
- Date on market: 7/25/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$536,300
$509,000 - $563,000
$2,114/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Price change | $535,000-2.7%$323/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2072806 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$332/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072806 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $575,000+89.8%$347/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072806 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2022 | Sold | $303,000-8.2%$183/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2023924 Report a problem | ||
| 11/28/2022 | Pending sale | $329,900$199/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2023924 Report a problem | ||
| 11/25/2022 | Listing removed | $329,900$199/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2023924 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2022 | Listed for sale | $329,900$199/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2023924 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | -- |
| 2024 | $5,147 +6.5% | $106,900 |
| 2023 | $4,830 +1.7% | $106,900 |
| 2022 | $4,750 +2.4% | $106,900 |
| 2021 | $4,638 | $106,900 |
| 2020 | $4,638 +2.2% | $106,900 |
| 2019 | $4,540 +1.8% | $106,900 |
| 2018 | $4,460 +1.9% | $106,900 |
| 2017 | $4,376 +237.6% | $106,900 |
| 2016 | $1,296 | $106,900 |
| 2015 | $1,296 | $106,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $106,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $106,900 -5.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $113,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19605
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Muhlenberg
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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