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Property Description
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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 397 Angora Rd
General
- Price: $225,000
- Taxes: $5,634 (2026)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2076356
- Updated: 9/3/2026
- Added to Site: 53 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Mud Room, Full Bath
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s)
Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: Lower Alsace Twp (10223)
- Municipality: LOWER ALSACE TWP
- County: BERKS
- Cross Streets: Antietam Rd
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS for best results
- Location Details: Corner Lot/Unit
School Information
- School District: Antietam
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Wood Burn Stove
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Propane
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic, Cess Pool
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 888
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 888 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 888 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Good
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Creek/Stream
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.85
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 80,586
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $253.38
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $4,053
- City/TownTax: $869
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $712
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $79,000
- Tax Amount: $5,634
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 888
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 6574
Listed by Springer Realty Group, Helen M Sage
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Schools
Schools serving 397 Angora Rd
School District:Antietam School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mt Penn Primary Center 201 North 25th Street, Reading, PA 19606 | K-1 | 2.3 mi |
Mount Penn Elementary School 2310 Cumberland Ave, Mount Penn, PA 19606 | 2-6 | 2.4 mi |
Antietam Middle School/High School 100 Antietam Road, Reading, PA 19606 | 7-12 | 1.2 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 397 Angora Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/03/2026
Price Reduced
$225,000
-4.26%
MLS
8/06/2026
Price Reduced
$235,000
-4.08%
MLS
8/03/2026
Listed
$245,000
145%
MLS
11/30/2020
Sold
$100,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 397 Angora Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$1,752
5%
$79,000
—
2025
$1,671
6%
$79,000
—
2024
$1,577
-68%
$79,000
—
2023
$4,963
3%
$79,000
—
2022
$4,805
2%
$79,000
—
2021
$4,704
3%
$79,000
—
2020
$4,574
3%
$79,000
—
2019
$4,430
1%
$79,000
—
2018
$4,383
3%
$79,000
—
2017
$4,254
3%
$79,000
—
2016
$4,117
3%
$79,000
—
2015
$3,983
4%
$79,000
—
2014
$3,840
—
$79,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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397 Angora Road, Reading, PA 19606 (MLS# PABK2076356) is a Single Family property with 1 bedroom and 1 full bathroom. 397 Angora Road is currently listed for $225,000 and was received on August 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 397 Angora 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.

