Live, Work & Thrive – A Rare Opportunity on 9+ Productive Acres BUYERS - PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THIS PROPERTY WITHOUT YOUR REALTOR! Tucked away on a picturesque 9.2-acre lot with a tree-lined driveway, this custom built, split-level home offers the perfect balance of peaceful living and incredible business potential. With 1,800 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features hickory hardwood floors along with and a beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and an open, naturally lit breakfast area. An inviting all-season room is the showstopper—featuring vaulted ceilings, dual skylights, imported (from India) stone flooring, and walls of windows that bring the outside in. Step outside to a professionally hardscaped 22 x 20 patio with knee wall surround—ideal for entertaining or relaxing in your own private paradise. There is plenty of back yard for family games and activities, as well as a peaceful, shaded gazebo. The owner combined the warmth and comfort of hot water baseboard heat with the convenience of central air conditioning to provide year round efficient comfort. The oversized, attached, two car garage with utility sink, overhead storage is perfect for the comings and goings of any active lifestyle. BUT, THIS PROPERTY IS MORE THAN A BEAUTIFUL HOME! Perfectly situated for a contractor or entrepreneur working within the tri-county area (Route 422 is just 1 mile away), this versatile estate includes land, buildings and amenities to enhance many growing and thriving businesses. On-site improvements include a 32 x 30 steel garage with dual 12' x 12' overhead doors, work bench areas, a like new air compressor, a 42 x 34 three-bay garage/shop, and a well-maintained, 24' x 20' office building with ceramic flooring, a full bath and storage(currently leased and occupied). Another utility building measures 20' x 20 offering additional storage and convenience. For the investor, there’s even more: a fully occupied two-unit apartment building provides steady rental income. And if you're dreaming of expanding into organic farming, horse boarding, or simply enjoying wide open space, an area of +/- 3 acres on the property offers fertile ground, a 28' X 100' hoop house for early season plantings, or just additional open, but covered storage. Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind live/work opportunity, a solid investment, or a peaceful home with room to grow—this property truly has something for everyone. This property has plenty of parking and laydown area for equipment, trucks and automobiles. The two unit apartment building, with one two bedroom and one three bedroom apartment, are presently leased for $750.00 and $1,000.00 per month respectively (Tenants pay for heat and electric in these units). The possibilities are endless!!
For sale
$950,000
517 Monocacy Hill Rd, Birdsboro, PA 19508
3beds
1,810sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
9.2 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$525/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Utility sinkShaded gazeboWalls of windowsDual skylightsTree-lined drivewayHot water baseboard heatNaturally lit breakfast area
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 26, 2025 at 01:36am
Listed by:
Rob Kearney 610-587-3419,
RE/MAX Of Reading (610) 670-2770,
Co-Listing Agent: Denise J Commings 484-955-1133,
RE/MAX Of Reading
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2055540

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Recreation Room, Solarium
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Granite Counters, Dining Area, Flooring - HardWood, Flooring - Solid Hardwood, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Eat-in Kitchen, Lighting - Ceiling, Recessed Lighting, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 11
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments, Wood Stove
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 12
Recreation room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 10
Other
- Features: Flooring - Stone, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 11
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant, Oil, Wood
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Ceilings, Wood Walls
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Stone
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,810
- Total interior livable area: 1,810 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,810
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 23
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Other, Concrete, Asphalt, Private, Surface, Attached, Driveway, Parking Lot
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split,Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Chimney Cap(s), Lighting, Rain Gutters, Satellite Dish, Storage, Stone Retaining Walls
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 50
Lot
- Size: 9.2 Acres
- Dimensions: 391 x 1016 x 408 x 894
- Features: Adjoins - Public Land, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Flag Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Not In Development, Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, Subdivision Possible, Year Round Access, Rural
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 24535513221971
- Zoning: LDR - LOW DENSITY RES.
- Zoning description: See Attached.
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Above Ground, Phone
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Birdsboro
- Municipality: AMITY TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $525/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $205,900
- Annual tax amount: $9,435
- Date on market: 4/18/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Conventional,Other,Negotiable
- Inclusions: Air Compressor, Work Benches,
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
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