2800 River Rd, Reading, PA, 19605
About This Home
Historic Riverfront Retreat on Over 3 Acres Enjoy more than 500 feet of private river frontage, offering the perfect setting for fishing, boating, and waterfront relaxation right from your own backyard. Nestled on over 3 picturesque acres, this property features a park-like landscape with mature trees, fruit trees, and exceptional outdoor amenities. Outbuildings include a large 50' x 36' pole barn, a detached garage, workshop, root cellar, and a pavilion complete with water and electricity—ideal for entertaining, hobbies, or storage. The charming stone, whitewashed home dates back to 1790 and blends historic character with modern convenience. A spacious addition, completed in 1980, provides extra living space and features a private exterior entrance, beautiful backyard and river views, an exposed stone wall, and its own mini-split heating and cooling system. Inside, the main home offers a functional layout with a first-floor laundry/mudroom, full bath, kitchen, dining room, and first-floor bedroom. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom. Natural gas heat, a natural gas water heater, and public water service. This unique property combines historic charm, abundant outdoor space, and exceptional riverfront accessing opportunity that's rarely available.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1790
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,656
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: None,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,656
- Total interior livable area: 1,656 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 66530813030324
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: River
Lot
- Lot size: 3.19 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Storage,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Earthquake
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $2,907 | $34,884 |
| Home Insurance * | $187 | $2,244 |
| Property Taxes | $766 | $9,192 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $4,084 | $49,008 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 | Listed for sale | $575,000 |
| 2022-12-08 | Sold | $303,000 |
| 2022-11-28 | Pending sale | $329,900 |
| 2022-11-25 | Listing removed | $329,900 |
| 2022-11-17 | Listed for sale | $329,900 |
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