397 Angora Rd, Reading, PA 19606
What's special
Historic 1836 schoolhouse converted to a residence, situated on 2.25 acres in Alsace Township! This unique property offers plenty of potential for restoration, renovation, or customization. The first floor features a living room, dining area with hardwood flooring, kitchen with breakfast counter, double sink and dishwasher hookup, laundry room, full bath, and wood-burning stove. The second floor includes one oversized bedroom with crawl-space storage. Originally designed as a two-bedroom home, the layout can be converted back to two bedrooms. Exterior features include a stream, garden shed, large detached 3-car garage with potential for additional living or finished space, and a driveway with parking for 5+ vehicles. New roof installed in 2025 with transferable warranty. Conveniently located within walking distance of Antietam Lake Park and Antietam Trails, offering year-round stocked fishing, hiking, and outdoor recreation. Great opportunity for an outdoor enthusiast, investor, or buyer looking for a property with character and potential. Bring your vision and make this historic property your own! Settlement contingent upon seller finding suitable housing; seller is actively searching.
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Helen Sage 484-340-7180,
Springer Realty Group 4844984000
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Full Bath
Dining room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Wood Stove, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 888
- Total interior livable area: 888 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 888
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Chimney Cap(s)
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 1.85 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot/Unit
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 23532803106574
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic, Cesspool
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $239/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $79,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,634
- Date on market: 8/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2026 | Price change | $212,500-5.5%$239/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2076356 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2026 | Price change | $224,9000%$253/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2076356 Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2026 | Price change | $225,000-4.3%$253/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2076356 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2026 | Price change | $235,000-4.1%$265/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2076356 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2026 | Listed for sale | $245,000$276/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2076356 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2026 | Listing removed | $245,000$276/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2074694 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2026 | Price change | $245,000-2%$276/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2074694 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $250,000+150%$282/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2074694 Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2020 | Sold | $100,000$113/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,555 +8.2% | $79,000 |
| 2024 | $5,135 +3.5% | $79,000 |
| 2023 | $4,963 +3.3% | $79,000 |
| 2022 | $4,805 +2.1% | $79,000 |
| 2021 | $4,704 +2.8% | $79,000 |
| 2020 | $4,574 +3.2% | $79,000 |
| 2019 | $4,430 +1.1% | $79,000 |
| 2018 | $4,383 +3.1% | $79,000 |
| 2017 | $4,254 +258.6% | $79,000 |
| 2016 | $1,186 +5.3% | $79,000 |
| 2015 | $1,127 | $79,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $79,000 |
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$210,600
$200,000 - $221,000
$1,367/mo
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