THIS PROPERTY IS GOING TO AUCTION ON WEDNESDAY JUNE 4, 2025 @ 6:00 PM. THE LIST PRICE ONLY REFLECTS THE SUGGESTED STARTING BID. Completely renovated "Log Cabin" style house while keeping all its history charm including a 3-year old addition integrated into the same time period. It feels like a museum but includes all the current comforts to make it more day-to-day friendly. The original part of the house was built between 1790-1800 with a later kitchen addition and third spacious addition in 2022, it's like stepping back in time. Kitchen/dining cabinetry incorporated old cupboards and wooden boxes to fit the time period, includes all stainless steel appliances. 2022 great room addition is post/beam construction, fireplace mantle, 15' cathedral ceilings, powder bathroom, adjoining room with remarkable walk-in original stone fireplace, living room with log walls, laundry room with sink. Inviting front and rear covered porches, 20' x 6' rear concrete patio. Second level has 3 bedrooms, landing area, primary 11.5' x 9' walk-in closet, full bathroom with shower. Two new heat pumps and A/C in 2022, central vac. Detached garage is a concrete block 28' x 40' garage/shop, plenty of room for vehicles. 1-12' x 9' overhead door and 1-9' x 7' overhead door, concrete floor, electric service. This is a rare opportunity to live in a "Log Cabin" style house restored in all its glory with modern amenities for luxury living. Property has a large pond beside the road so the buildings can set back away from traffic. Truly a must-see property if you enjoy the "Late Revolutionary" part of American history.
Pending
Est. $490,000
1606 Reading Rd, Mohnton, PA 19540
3beds
2,640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1800
1.7 Acres Lot
$509,300 Zestimate®
$186/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fireplace mantleLarge pondGreat room additionDetached garageKitchen additionLog wallsWalk-in closet
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Listing updated: June 05, 2025 at 03:08am
Listed by:
John Rutt, II 717-587-8906,
Hostetter Realty LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2069610

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 575 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 23
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 276 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 12
Laundry
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 322 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 14
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,640
- Total interior livable area: 2,640 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,640
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1.7 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0400509400000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin/Lodge
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1800
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brecknock Township
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mohnton
- Municipality: BRECKNOCK TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $314,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,419
- Date on market: 6/5/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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