This cozy stone Cape Cod in the heart of the Oley Valley offers a perfect blend of classic style and modern upgrades. The efficient layout features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, with two bedrooms upstairs, one on the main floor, and a possible fourth bedroom with attached full bath in the basement. This home is built for long-term peace of mind and low utility costs, boasting a solar panel system (2024), a brand-new heat pump (2023), central AC (2023), a new hot water heater (2025), and a newer roof (2024). Additionally, the property features a newly installed septic system (2025). Situated on a level lot with peaceful countryside views, just minutes from local shops and landmarks in Oley, PA.
Coming soon 04/23
$280,000
265 Wiest School Rd, Reading, PA 19606
4beds
2,365sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.41 Acres Lot
$272,900 Zestimate®
$118/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tiffany Lynn Smolarski 484-824-8679,
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing 6108981441
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2070654
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Lower
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Baseboard, Electric, Solar
Cooling
- Central Air, Solar On Grid, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Solar Hot Water
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Combination Kitchen/Dining, Recessed Lighting
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,365
- Total interior livable area: 2,365 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,365
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture
Lot
- Size: 0.41 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 67533804936584
- Zoning: AG
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy generation: PV Solar Array(s) Leased
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: OLEY TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $118/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $89,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,061
- Date on market: 4/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Inclusions: Metal Shed,
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$272,900
$254,000 - $292,000
$2,007/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2021 | Sold | $162,500$69/sqft |
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| 8/21/2021 | Pending sale | $162,500$69/sqft |
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| 8/20/2021 | Listing removed | $162,500$69/sqft |
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| 8/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $162,500+62.7%$69/sqft |
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| 9/20/2004 | Sold | $99,900+7035.7%$42/sqft |
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| 6/30/2004 | Sold | $1,400$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,061 +5.7% | $89,000 |
| 2024 | $3,842 +3.6% | $89,000 |
| 2023 | $3,709 +1.9% | $89,000 |
| 2022 | $3,639 +1.2% | $89,000 |
| 2021 | $3,594 +1.5% | $89,000 |
| 2020 | $3,541 +1.5% | $89,000 |
| 2019 | $3,488 +1.3% | $89,000 |
| 2018 | $3,443 +4.8% | $89,000 |
| 2017 | $3,284 +270.2% | $89,000 |
| 2016 | $887 | $89,000 |
| 2015 | $887 | $89,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $89,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,702/mo
Principal & interest
$1350
Property taxes
$352
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19606
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Oley Valley El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 7/10Oley Valley Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Oley Valley Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Oley Valley
- Middle: Oley Valley
- High: Oley Valley Senior
- District: Oley Valley
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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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Oley
- 19606
- 265 Wiest School Rd






