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Property Description
Welcome to 1508 Alsace Road, a stunning center hall colonial nestled in the desirable Hampden Heights enclave. This well-maintained, all-brick beauty boasts timeless elegance with gleaming hardwood floors throughout the first and second floors, a welcoming open staircase in the foyer, and a formal dining room featuring a built-in corner cabinet. The custom kitchen shines with cherry cabinetry, a movable custom island crafted from matching cherry cabinetry for extra storage, and sleek granite countertops, complemented by a convenient half bath on the first floor. The spacious living room, bathed in natural light from abundant windows, centers around a cozy wood-burning fireplace, while the heated sun room, wrapped in windows with built-in bookcase, offers a serene retreat. Upstairs, four private bedrooms and a tiled hall bath provide comfort, with the third floor showcasing pine floors, striking half-moon windows flanking either side of the room for a stunning architectural touch, and charming built-ins tucked into the eaves-this space is perfect for a studio, hideaway, or additional 5th bedroom. The 3rd floor is heated with electric baseboard heat The daylight walkout basement offers ample storage and leads to a circular macadam driveway to a one-car garage. Just minutes from shopping, highways, Albright College, and Mount Penn Forest Preserve trails, this home blends classic charm with modern convenience. Don't miss your chance to own this Hampden Heights gem!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1508 Alsace Rd
General
- Sold For: $330,000
- Taxes: $4,484 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2058940
- Added to Site: 282 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Attic, Full Bath
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Island
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Brick
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Flooring - HardWood, 12 x 12, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 5, Upper 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, 12 x 10, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - HardWood, 12 x 8, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, 24 x 12, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Island, Flooring - Tile/Brick, 12 x 10, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins, 14 x 12, Main
- Sun Room: Yes
- Sun Room/Solarium: Sun/Florida Room - Built-Ins, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Main
- Laundry: Lower Floor
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: Berks
- Development Name: Hampden Heights
- Subdivision: Hampden Heights
- Cross Streets: Amity
- Driving Directions: Rt 12 to Spring Valley Exit, Right on Hampden Blvd, left on Bern St, Right on Alsace Rd to address of Property
School Information
- School District: Reading
- High School: Reading Senior
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial, Traditional
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance, Garage Access
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,062
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,062 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,062 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1929
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,970
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Zoning: RES -1
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Rear Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $160.04
- School Tax: $1,870
- City/TownTax: $1,891
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $940
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $104,300
- Tax Amount: $4,484
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 7586
Listed by Sands & Company Real Estate, William J Sands
Sold by Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks, Stephanie Ann McMullen-Payton
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Schools
Schools serving 1508 Alsace Rd
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thirteenth & Union El School 1600 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | PK-4 | 0.4 mi |
Northeast Middle School, Reading, PA 1216 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 5-8 | 0.5 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1508 Alsace Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/01/2025
Sold
$330,000
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MLS
6/20/2025
Listed
$330,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1508 Alsace Road, Reading, PA 19604 (MLS# PABK2058940) is a Single Family property that was sold at $330,000 on August 01, 2025. Want to learn more about 1508 Alsace Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

