All highest and best offers are due Saturday, March 8th at 7:00 pm. Tucked into the serene mountainside, this charming 1930s farmhouse offers a perfect blend of rustic character and modern comfort. A welcoming covered flagstone porch sets the tone for relaxation, inviting you to take in the peaceful surroundings. Inside, the spacious family room features a cozy fireplace and elegant hardwood flooring, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The well-appointed kitchen and dining area provide the ideal setting for hosting gatherings, with an abundance of windows that flood the space with natural light and offer picturesque views. An entertainment room, complete with a cheerful window seat, offers a bright and airy retreat for relaxation or play. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms, each designed for restful nights. Outside, the nearly 3-acre property provides plenty of room to enjoy nature, whether you're exploring the landscape, gardening, or simply unwinding in the fresh mountain air. This sizable lot could also be especially attractive to the avid hunter, offering ample space for outdoor pursuits. Equipped with a high-efficiency gas heater, this home ensures year-round comfort while maintaining its timeless appeal. Whether you're savoring the peaceful outdoor setting or making memories inside, this enchanting farmhouse is a true retreat from the everyday.
Sold for $316,000
$316,000
834 Friedensburg Rd, Reading, PA 19606
3beds
1,650sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
2.98 Acres Lot
$339,600 Zestimate®
$192/sqft
$2,198 Estimated rent
Home value
$339,600
$312,000 - $370,000
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Cozy fireplacePicturesque viewsAbundance of windowsSerene mountainsideFresh mountain airWelcoming covered flagstone porchEntertainment room
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Listed by:
Selena Darraugh 610-390-2740,
United Real Estate Strive 212 Lehigh Valley
Bought with:
Doug Metcalfe, RS373560
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2054120
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Recreation Room
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Granite Counters, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Flooring - Tile/Brick
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Solar
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl, Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,650
- Total interior livable area: 1,650 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,650
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 2.98 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 23532713026752
- Zoning: 111 RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Stony Ridge
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $192/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $99,900
- Annual tax amount: $6,771
- Date on market: 3/3/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Exclusions: Ev Charger, Chest Freezer, Clothes Washer, Clothes Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2025 | Sold | $316,000+5.7%$192/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2054120 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2025 | Pending sale | $299,000$181/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2054120 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2025 | Listed for sale | $299,000+81.2%$181/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2054120 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2008 | Sold | $165,000$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,024 +8.2% | $99,900 |
| 2024 | $6,494 +3.5% | $99,900 |
| 2023 | $6,275 +3.3% | $99,900 |
| 2022 | $6,077 +2.1% | $99,900 |
| 2021 | $5,949 +2.8% | $99,900 |
| 2020 | $5,784 +3.2% | $99,900 |
| 2019 | $5,602 +1.1% | $99,900 |
| 2018 | $5,543 +3.1% | $99,900 |
| 2017 | $5,379 +258.6% | $99,900 |
| 2016 | $1,500 +5.3% | $99,900 |
| 2015 | $1,425 | $99,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $99,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $99,900 |
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Neighborhood: 19606
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GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Antietam Middle School/High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Antietam
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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- 834 Friedensburg Rd
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