Coming soon 05/08

$2,200,000

705 Schoffers Rd, Reading, PA 19606

5beds

3,456sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1741

11.72 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$637/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

More details to follow on this circa 1737 historic estate on 11.72 acres. Once owned by William Penn's brother, this stunning property features a spring fed pond, 6-stall barn, 7-space garage, separate apartment, office space, and an in-ground pool, all with easy access to 422!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 3
1/2 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 2
Main level bedrooms: 1

Rooms

Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom

Primary bedroom

Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Wood, Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: Main
Area: 440 Square Feet
Dimensions: 20 X 22

Bedroom 2

Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Upper
Area: 169 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 X 13

Bedroom 3

Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Upper
Area: 117 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9 X 13

Bedroom 4

Features: Flooring - HardWood
Level: Upper
Area: 117 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9 X 13

Bedroom 5

Features: Flooring - Carpet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Skylight(s)
Level: Upper
Area: 280 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14 X 20

Primary bathroom

Features: Flooring - HardWood, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
Level: Main
Area: 165 Square Feet
Dimensions: 11 X 15

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Wood
Level: Main
Area: 210 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10 X 21

Family room

Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet, Built-in Features
Level: Main
Area: 621 Square Feet
Dimensions: 23 X 27

Kitchen

Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Breakfast Room, Built-in Features, Breakfast Bar, Flooring - Wood, Skylight(s), Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Level: Main
Area: 304 Square Feet
Dimensions: 16 X 19

Living room

Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
Level: Main
Area: 204 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 X 17

Recreation room

Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet
Level: Lower
Area: 660 Square Feet
Dimensions: 22 X 30

Other

Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s)
Level: Main
Area: 190 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10 X 19

Heating

Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Propane

Cooling

Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Electric, Water Treat System
Laundry: Lower Level, Main Level

Features

Attic, Built-in Features, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen, Store/Office, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Area, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bar, 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Ceilings
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Windows: Skylight(s)
Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 5
Fireplace features: Corner, Gas/Propane, Stone, Wood Burning

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,456
Total interior livable area: 3,456 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,456
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 7
Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Driveway, Detached
Garage spaces: 7
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: Concrete, In Ground, Private
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: Bath
Fencing: Split Rail

Lot

Size: 11.72 Acres
Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Pond, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, SideYard(s), Sloped

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
Additional parcels included: TAX ID: 43533604510030 (already included in tax amount and total acreage)
Parcel number: 43533618417277
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Special conditions: Standard
Horses can be raised: Yes
Horse amenities: Horses Allowed, Paddocks, Stable(s)

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Stone, Wood Siding
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Pitched,Metal,Wood

Condition

Excellent,Very Good
New construction: No
Year built: 1741

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: On Site Septic
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Reading
Municipality: EXETER TWP

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $637/sqft
Tax assessed value: $260,700
Annual tax amount: $13,060
Date on market: 5/8/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Inclusions: Sundry Farm Equipment, Pool Cover, Pool Furniture, Non-motorized Fishing Boat
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
12/28/2023	Sold	$1,600,000$463/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$12,940 +4.5%	$260,700
2024	$12,381 +3.4%	$260,700
2023	$11,976 +1.1%	$260,700
2022	$11,842 +1.5%	$260,700
2021	$11,662 +1.1%	$260,700
2020	$11,533 +1.1%	$260,700
2019	$11,405 +0.3%	$260,700
2018	$11,371 +1.5%	$260,700
2017	$11,208 +313%	$260,700
2016	$2,714 +3.7%	$260,700
2015	$2,617	$260,700
2014	--	$260,700
2013	--	$260,700
2012	--	$260,700
2011	--	$260,700
2010	--	$260,700 +0.2%
2009	--	$260,300 -0.2%
2008	--	$260,800 +0.1%
2007	--	$260,600 +0%
2006	--	$260,500 +0.1%
2005	--	$260,300
2003	--	$260,300
2002	--	$260,300