Amazing Cape Cod home nestled on a 4 plus acre lot amongst the rolling hills of Berks County. If you've been looking for A COUNTRY HIDEAWAY with plenty of acres to have a garden, chickens, sheep, goats or a horse, you may have just found your new home!! This well-built home has been lovingly maintained and is suitable for a growing family or a downsizing empty nesting couple. You'll enter the home and enjoy the spacious living room with sparkling hardwood floors. It's bright and cheery and will make it a great place to relax and read a book. Adjacent to the living room is the quaint eat-in country kitchen with trendy two tone cabinets, butcher block counters, double sink, electric range and wall oven, stainless steel dishwasher and refrigerator and room for a small table for breakfast. The first floor also features two very ample-sized bedrooms, both with sparkling hardwood floors. There is a newly remodeled full hall bath with tub/shower, ceramic tile floors and walls. You'll fall in love with the bright and cheery sunroom/family room just off the kitchen. It's complete with a large flat screen TV and cozy electric fireplace. It will be a fantastic place to watch your favorite team play or catch a movie. The many windows provide great natural lighting and a fantastic view of the panoramic rear yard. You can watch the abundant wildlife play and graze in the rear yard. The second floor boasts of two more bedrooms of ample size with wall-to-wall carpets and a cedar closet for storing your seasonal clothes. Adjourn to the walk-out basement which is partially finished. It walks out to daylight and offers another place to escape. Adjacent to the finished basement is a large storage room for all your lawn furniture or tools. The front and rear yards are fenced for kids or pet safety. Dad will fall in love with the many garages and sheds. Theres a detached two car garage and three one car garages. Perfect place for the serious hobbyist or small contactor. The lot is gently sloped to the rear. It offers an amazing view of the tranquil rear yard and adjoining hills. There is plenty of room for gardens, pets or livestock. A beautiful year-round stream meanders through the lower lot. It’s a class A trout stream with small native trout and adds scenic beauty to the property. The rear of the property faces a picturesque, wooded hillside. The seasonal colors offer an amazing backdrop and oh yes if you’re a deer or turkey hunter, there are plenty here to harvest. Garage roof is older and will need to be replaced. Come out and make this beautiful homestead yours in time for summer planting.
For sale
$495,000
238 Kemp Rd, Barto, PA 19504
4beds
2,202sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
4.04 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$225/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy electric fireplaceTrendy two tone cabinetsLarge flat screen tvTwo very ample-sized bedroomsSparkling hardwood floorsButcher block countersWall-to-wall carpets
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jim Stachelek 215-723-4150,
RE/MAX Reliance 2157234150
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2070692
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Other, Storage Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 12
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 16
Basement
- Features: Basement - Finished
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Electric, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 16
Other
- Description: SUNROOM
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 23
Storage room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 450 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 30
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Oven, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Air Filter System, Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
- Windows: Double Hung, Energy Efficient, Insulated Windows, Replacement
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,202
- Total interior livable area: 2,202 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,425
- Finished area below ground: 777
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Driveway, Detached, Off Site, Parking Lot
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Flood Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Split Rail
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Garden, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream, Fishing Allowed
- Body of water: Stream
Lot
- Size: 4.04 Acres
- Features: Flag Lot, Level, Open Lot, Front Yard, SideYard(s), Backs to Trees, Fishing Available, Hunting Available, Not In Development, Rip-Rapped, Secluded, Stream/Creek, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 40548002861710
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Dutch,Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1962
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Barto
- Municipality: DISTRICT TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $225/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $130,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,122
- Date on market: 4/24/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top, Approved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $495,000+80%$225/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2070692 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2017 | Sold | $275,000-8.3%$125/sqft |
Source:  GLVR #534480 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2017 | Listing removed | $299,900$136/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster - Wayne/Devon/Herling #6889679 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2017 | Pending sale | $299,900$136/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster - Wayne/Devon/Herling #6889679 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2017 | Price change | $299,900-6.3%$136/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster - Wayne/Devon/Herling #6889679 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2016 | Price change | $319,900-5.8%$145/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster - Wayne/Devon/Herling #6889679 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2016 | Price change | $339,500-2.9%$154/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster - Wayne/Devon/Herling #6889679 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2016 | Listed for sale | $349,500$159/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster - Wayne/Devon/Herling #6889679 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,122 +2.9% | $130,000 |
| 2024 | $5,951 +3.6% | $130,000 |
| 2023 | $5,747 +2.4% | $130,000 |
| 2022 | $5,613 +0.8% | $130,000 |
| 2021 | $5,569 +2% | $130,000 |
| 2020 | $5,460 +0.1% | $130,000 |
| 2019 | $5,453 +417.4% | $130,000 |
| 2018 | $1,054 -79.7% | $130,000 |
| 2017 | $5,203 +418.3% | $130,000 |
| 2016 | $1,004 +2% | $130,000 |
| 2015 | $984 | $130,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $130,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $130,000 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$2,999/mo
Principal & interest
$2376
Property taxes
$623
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19504
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Brandywine Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 6 mi
- 7/10Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle SchoolGrades: 4-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 5/10Brandywine Heights High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Brandywine Heights
- High: Brandywine Heights
- District: Brandywine Heights Area
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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- Berks County
- Barto
- 19504
- 238 Kemp Rd
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