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Listing description

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.

Rooms by level

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

  1. Main level1 bedroom · 1 full bath · 1 half bath
  2. Upper level4 bedrooms · 2 full baths

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
$564
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PABK2071124
County
Berks County
School district
Exeter Township
Days on NookLocal
105 days

Interior features

Appliances
Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Electric
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Interior features
Attic, Built-Ins, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Skylight(s), Store/Office, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), and 14 more
Fireplace
5
Fireplace type
Corner, Gas/Propane, Stone, Wood
Basement
Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Unfinished, and 1 more
Laundry
Lower Floor, Main Floor
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Stone, Wood Siding
Roof
Pitched, Metal, Wood
Foundation
Stone
Exterior features
Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
Patio & porch
Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Fencing
Split Rail

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Oil, Propane - Owned
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Oil
Water source
Well
Sewer
On Site Septic

Parking

Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway
Garage type
Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Parking features
Paved Driveway
Total spaces
7

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
0.00 x 0.00
Lot features
Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Pond, Private, and 4 more
Zoning
RESIDENTIAL

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Sundry Farm Equipment, Pool Cover, Pool Furniture, Non-Motorized Fishing Boat
Possession
Negotiable

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 28, 2026Price reduced$1,950,000
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.

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 ~$625,950 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 $16,807/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($260,700, 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

$390,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$11,441/mo

Principal & interest
$9,789
Property taxes (current rates)
$1,084
Home insurance (est.)
$569

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

Exeter Township

Academic index
62.6/100
Graduation rate
97.7%
PSSA ELA proficient
50.2%
PSSA Math proficient
43.3%

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: August 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM EDT

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