196 Skyline Dr

Reading, PA 19606

$350,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,780 Sq. Ft.
$197 / Sq. Ft.
1,780
Sq. Ft.
$197
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming Stone Farmhouse on 15 Acres. This rustic stone farmhouse, built in 1900, sits on 15 acres of woods and meadows in the desirable Oley Valley School District. A true fixer-upper with unlimited potential, this rural home offers curb appeal and endless possibilities. Featuring 3 bedrooms, wood floors, deep window sills, and a decorative fireplace, it combines historic character with opportunity. Step inside and discover a surprisingly spacious first floor, complete with a living room, family...Charming Stone Farmhouse on 15 Acres. This rustic stone farmhouse, built in 1900, sits on 15 acres of woods and meadows in the desirable Oley Valley School District. A true fixer-upper with unlimited potential, this rural home offers curb appeal and endless possibilities. Featuring 3 bedrooms, wood floors, deep window sills, and a decorative fireplace, it combines historic character with opportunity. Step inside and discover a surprisingly spacious first floor, complete with a living room, family room, and convenient first-floor laundry. If you’re someone who craves the freedom of owning a large parcel of land, this property is for you. Picture yourself enjoying a hot cup of coffee before heading out your side porch for the first day of deer season on your own land. Are you someone who would love to have a big garden to grow your own veggies? This property would be a gardener’s delight! Located minutes to the Route 12 corridor, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful country living with easy access to Reading and Allentown. Whether you seek adventure, freedom or tranquility, this property is for you! Property is in Clean and Green. Please note: do not drive up oriole lane that is a private lane
  1. Listed by Rochelle A Owens • EXP Realty, LLC
    P: (610)-587-3305 rochellesellshouses@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Mark S Owens • EXP Realty, LLC
    P: (610)-587-1844 owenssellshomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 196 Skyline Drive

Tax ID Number
22-5318-02-95-7187
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/01/2025 12:01 AM

Property Details for 196 Skyline Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #PABK2050136
Days on Market55
Taxes$4,266 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size14.99 AC / 652,964 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

Listing Courtesy of EXP Realty, LLC

Sold By RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown

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Building Information for 196 Skyline Drive

Stories2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size14.99 AC / 652,964 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,189 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,834

Property Taxes

$356

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 196 Skyline Drive

Location
Location
  • School District Name: OLEY VALLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397314
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Alsace Twp (10222)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $104,100
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $869
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $60,900
  • City Town Tax: $156
  • Land Assessed Value: $43,200
  • Clean Green Assessed: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 801
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 7187
  • School Tax: $3,241
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Stories: Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,780.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1467964
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Cess Pool
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: OwensSellsHomes.com

Property History for 196 Skyline Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 31, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1550119574

$350,000
Jan 31, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2050136

$350,000
Dec 16, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2050136

Nov 4, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2050136

Oct 30, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2050136

Oct 19, 2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2050136

$375,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/31/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1550119574

$350,000
01/31/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2050136

$350,000
12/16/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2050136

11/04/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2050136

10/30/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2050136

10/19/2024

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2050136

$375,000

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Public Records for 196 Skyline Drive

Taxable ValueLand$43,200Additions$60,900Total$104,100
Tax Record2025$1,120 ($93 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,780 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,780 SqFtStories2Lot Size652,964 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1900CountyBERKSAPN22531802957187

Schools near 196 Skyline Drive

This home is within Oley Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Oley Valley El School
PublicK to 5

Oley Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Oley Valley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Victory Christian Academy
PrivateK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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