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Listing description

Beautiful countryside views, thoughtfully updated living space, and a property designed to be enjoyed—176 Heckman Road has much more to offer than meets the eye. Set on approximately 1.24 acres in Alsace Township, this 3-bedroom home offers approximately 1,540 square feet of finished living space, including a permitted second-floor addition. Inside, recent updates create a fresh, welcoming feel, complemented by a bright kitchen with modern cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and generous counter space. Outside, the setting becomes part of the experience, with long-distance views providing a peaceful backdrop for morning coffee, summer evenings and time spent at home. An above-ground pool offers a place to cool off and gather during warmer months, while a whole-house generator provides added peace of mind year-round. The detached garage is a standout in its own right, featuring a second-floor workshop with flexible space for hobbies, projects or storage. A full basement provides additional utility and storage. With expanded living space, recent interior updates, a versatile garage and workshop, whole-house generator and a beautiful 1.24-acre setting, this is a home where practical features and peaceful country living come together.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level1 half bath
  2. Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1 full · 1 half
Living area
1,540 sq ft
Heating
Hot Water
Cooling
Window Unit(s)

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Year built
1930

Lot & parking

Lot size
1.24 acres (54,014 sq ft)
Garage
2 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$276
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2077616
County
Berks County
School district
Oley Valley
Days on NookLocal
Just listed

Interior features

Basement
Unfinished
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation
Block

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Oil
Cooling fuel
None
Hot water
Propane
Water source
Well
Sewer
On Site Septic

Parking

Parking
Detached Garage
Garage type
Oversized, Additional Storage Area
Total spaces
2

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Zoning
101 RES

Included in the sale

Possession
Immediate

Price history

DateEventPrice
Sep 10, 2026Listed for sale$425,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$384,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
August 1995 for $77,900
County deed record in 1995 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
Current list price
$425,000
County assessment implies
$198,442
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$2,621/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
122 SKYLINE DR, READING, PA 19606June 2026$374,9004/11,560$467,951
1 SPRING AVE, TEMPLE, PA 19560December 2025$395,0003/21,428$374,499
27 ALSACE AVE, TEMPLE, PA 19560September 2024$282,5002/11,512$318,650
122 SKYLINE DR, READING, PA 19606December 2025$249,9004/11,560$327,398
36 MAGNOLIA LN, TEMPLE, PA 19560October 2024$314,0003/11,400$307,323
2156 GEORGIA RD, TEMPLE, PA 19560June 2026$290,0003/11,092$370,822

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$2,732 / year

$228 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$2,669

+2.4% at current rates

School tax

OLEY VALLEY · 32.13 mills (2025-26)

$2,047

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$574

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality

$111

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $63,700, well below the ~$136,425 its asking price implies at Berks County's common level ratio (32.1%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $2,992/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($63,700, 1994 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Berks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$85,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$2,485/mo

Principal & interest
$2,133
Property taxes (current rates)
$228
Home insurance (est.)
$124

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Oley Valley

Academic index
63.7/100
Graduation rate
92.7%
PSSA ELA proficient
55.6%
PSSA Math proficient
48.9%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Berks County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Berks County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: September 10, 2026 at 2:04 PM EDT

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