397 Angora Rd, Reading, PA 19606
What's special
Welcome to 397 Angora Rd., a historic home built in 1836 that originally served as a schoolhouse before being converted into a residence. Situated on a 2.25-acre corner lot in Alsace Township, the property features a stream, garden shed, detached 3-car garage, and a driveway with parking for five or more vehicles. The first floor offers a living room, dining area with hardwood flooring, kitchen with breakfast counter, double sink, dishwasher hookup, laundry room, full bath, and a wood-burning stove. The second floor features one oversized bedroom with crawl space storage. Originally designed as a two-bedroom home, the layout can be converted back to two bedrooms if desired. Major improvement includes a new roof installed in 2025 with a transferable warranty. This property is ready for its next owner to restore, renovate, or update to suit their vision. The seller has enjoyed living here and is only moving because more space is needed. Conveniently located within walking distance of Antietam Lake Park and the Antietam Trails, offering year-round stocked fishing, hiking, and outdoor recreation. Settlement is contingent upon the seller finding suitable housing. The seller is actively searching.
- 42 days |
- 1,531 |
- 79 |
Likely to sell faster than
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: $253/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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
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 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$220,700
$210,000 - $232,000
$1,228/mo
Climate risks
Explore flood, wildfire, and other predictive climate risk information for this property on First Street®️.