1737 Historic Stone on 11+ Acres This is your chance to own a whole lot of land and a piece of local history in Berks! This fantastic 1737 stone and wood home on 11+ acres blends an extraordinary past, originally owned by William Penn’s brother, with modern upgrades and conveniences fit for today’s living. The home’s exterior is highlighted by a cedar shake and metal roof with a sprawling covered porch, while the rest of the property is bursting with endless possibilities from countless outbuildings and space — from a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom sprawling apartment to a seven-car garage, a formal office with a fireplace, a six-stall barn with metal roof and electric, and a beautiful spring-fed pond. Through the main entry, you’re greeted by awesome wood floors that flow throughout the main level to the lovely living room, highlighted by wood-burning fireplace, and curved staircase. Sharing the fireside glow is the bright dining room, enjoying sunlight from double glass doors to the back deck and open flow to the breakfast room. The kitchen fuses farmhouse charm with gourmet convenience— from its butcher block and granite countertops, farm sink, stone wall, and exposed beam ceilings to stainless steel appliances, wine fridge, and breakfast bar overlooking the spacious breakfast room with wrap-around, built-in bench, skylights, and a view of your pond through a wall of windows. The epic family room is elevated by a soaring 10ft. ceilings with wood beams, a walk-in fireplace surrounded by a stone accent wall, built-in shelves & cabinets, and a separate entrance. And cozy up with a good book in the bright sunroom with brick floors, skylights, and wood accent wall. The Master creates a unique haven with a propane gas fireplace, wood ceilings lined with beams, and wainscoting, as well as a huge cedar walk-in closet. Its private bathroom has a wood floor, cathedral ceiling with exposed beams and a skylight, double sink, a large tile shower, jacuzzi tub, and private laundry hook up. A 5th BR/bonus room with a cathedral/vaulted ceiling with skylights and an extra half bathroom above offers potential for a “master wing,” from what was a previous Maids Quarters on one side of the house. Three secondary bedrooms enjoy wood floors and closets share a full hall bathroom with a tile floor and shower with sliding doors on the second floor. The massive lower-level rec room has a wood-burning fireplace and kitchenette, as well as laundry with a wash bin sink and built-in shelves, while a second basement offers tons of storage space and walk out to the backyard. Enjoy the investment potential from a full 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom "barndominium" apartment with a private entrance, cathedral wood ceiling with exposed beams and skylights, a tile kitchen with Corian countertops, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, double sink, pantry, and breakfast room; plus full tile bathroom with tub/shower. This building also enjoys seven total garage spaces with heat and AC, plus a transition room with wood floor, shelving, and recessed lighting, as well as a formal office space with a fireplace and private entrance, offering endless storage and space for equipment, hobbies, business and more.
Coming soon
$2,200,000
705 Schoffers Rd, Reading, PA 19606
5beds
3,456sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1741
11.72 Acres Lot
$1,664,600 Zestimate®
$637/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 07, 2025 at 07:23am
Listed by:
Eric Miller 484-269-2394,
RE/MAX Of Reading (610) 670-2770
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2057984

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Wood, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 440 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Skylight(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 14
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 10
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 621 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 23
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Breakfast Room, Built-in Features, Breakfast Bar, Flooring - Wood, Skylight(s), Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 304 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 16
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 12
Recreation room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 660 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 22
Other
- Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 10
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Electric, Water Treat System
- Laundry: Lower Level, Main Level
Features
- Attic, Built-in Features, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen, Store/Office, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Breakfast Area, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bar, 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Finished,Heated,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Corner, Gas/Propane, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,456
- Total interior livable area: 3,456 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,456
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 15
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 7
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Concrete, In Ground, Private
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Split Rail
Lot
- Size: 11.72 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Open Lot, Pond, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, SideYard(s), Sloped
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 43533618417277
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed, Paddocks, Stable(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Pitched,Metal,Wood
Condition
- Excellent,Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1741
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: EXETER TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $637/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,700
- Annual tax amount: $12,608
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Farm Supply Equipment, Washer & Dryer
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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