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1737 Historic Stone on 11+ Acres This is your chance to own a piece of living history in Berks County! This remarkable 1737 stone and wood home on 11+ private acres blends an extraordinary past — originally owned by William Penn's brother — with modern upgrades designed for today’s lifestyle. The home's exterior showcases a cedar shake and metal roof with a sprawling covered porch, while the grounds offer something for everyone: a concrete pool with patio, a spring-fed pond, a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom private apartment, a seven-car garage, a six-stall barn with metal roof and electric, and numerous outbuildings ready for whatever you have in mind. Through the front entry, beautiful wide-plank barn pine floors flow throughout the main level, leading you to the inviting living room with a wood-burning fireplace. Sharing the fireside glow, the bright dining room opens through glass doors to the back deck and connects naturally to the breakfast room. The kitchen fuses farmhouse charm with gourmet convenience — with butcher block and granite countertops, a farm sink, stone wall, and exposed beam ceilings pair with stainless steel appliances, a wine fridge, and a breakfast bar overlooking a spacious breakfast room with wrap-around built-in bench seating, skylights, and a wall of windows with views of the pond. The epic family room features soaring 10-ft. ceilings with wood beams, a dramatic walk-in fireplace set in a stone accent wall, built-in shelves and cabinets, and its own separate entrance, while the sun-drenched sunroom with brick floors, skylights, and a ceiling fan is the perfect place to slow down. The Master is a true retreat, complete with a propane fireplace, wood-beamed ceilings, wainscoting, and a huge cedar walk-in closet. The private bathroom offers a wood floor, cathedral ceiling with exposed beams, double sink, large tile shower with glass door, a jacuzzi tub, and private laundry hookup. Formerly the Maids Quarters, a 5th bedroom/bonus room with a vaulted ceiling, skylights, and its own full bath above offers real potential for a private master wing. Three secondary bedrooms on the second floor enjoy wood floors and closets, sharing a full hall bathroom with a tile floor and sliding door shower. The lower level delivers big with a massive rec room featuring a wood-burning fireplace and kitchenette, plus laundry with a wash bin sink and built-in shelves, while a second basement adds storage and a walkout to the backyard. Take advantage of the investment potential from full 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom "barndominium" apartment with a private entrance, cathedral wood ceiling with exposed beams and skylights, a full kitchen with Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, double sink, pantry, and breakfast room – plus a full tile bathroom with tub/shower. The impressive garage building adds seven total spaces with heat and AC, a finished transition room with wood floors and recessed lighting, and additional room for equipment, hobbies, a home business, and more.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3 full · 1 half
Living area
3,456 sq ft
Heating
Baseboard - Hot Water, Hot Water
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Year built
1741

Lot & parking

Lot size
11.72 acres (510,522 sq ft)
Garage
7 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$637
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2071124
County
Berks County
School district
Exeter Township
Days on market
57 days

Price history

DateEventPrice
May 8, 2026Listed for sale$2,200,000

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

$1,007,321

High confidence
$977,700$1,114,680

Automated estimate, not an appraisal.

About this estimate

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

Current list price
$2,200,000
County assessment implies
$758,510
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$11,996/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
11 VALLEY DR, BIRDSBORO, PA 19508April 2026$469,9005/33,502$428,117
4660 DUNHAM DR, READING, PA 19606November 2025$500,0005/33,499$476,916
16 IRONSTONE DR, READING, PA 19606December 2025$410,0005/33,375$427,296
21 SAWGRASS DR, READING, PA 19606January 2026$499,9004/23,523$449,879
82 ROCK HAVEN CT, READING, PA 19606July 2025$505,0005/33,676$438,078
4594 DUNHAM DR, READING, PA 19606July 2024$502,0005/33,398$497,826

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$13,009 / year

$1,084 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$13,060

School tax

EXETER TOWNSHIP · 37.00 mills (2025-26)

$9,647

County tax

Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)

$2,350

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2026 — varies by municipality

$1,013

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $260,700 — well below the ~$756,140 its asking price implies at Berks County's common level ratio (34.4%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $22,798/year. Worth pricing in.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($260,700, 1994 base year) × current millage — 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

$440,000 (20%)
6.75%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$13,141/mo

Principal & interest
$11,415
Property taxes (current rates)
$1,084
Home insurance (est.)
$642

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Exeter Township

Academic index
62.6/100
Graduation rate
97.7%
PSSA ELA proficient
50.2%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Berks Countycrime & safety numbers →

FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.

Property taxes

Berks County taxes, explained →

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

Map for 705 SCHOFFERS RD, READING, PA 19606

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IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212 — Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Data last updated: July 4, 2026 at 2:29 AM EDT

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