1606 READING RD Open House Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Mohnton,PA 19540
OPEN HOUSE
Sat May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,640 sqft
Price per Sqft $185
Subdivision Brecknock Township
MLS Listing ID PALA2069610
Style Cabin/Lodge
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,640
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1800
Annual Tax Amount $5,419
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 1.700 Acres
Acres 1.7
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
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.
Location
State PA
County Lancaster
Area Brecknock Twp (10504)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Bedroom 1,Great Room,Laundry,Full Bath,Half Bath
Basement Unfinished
Interior
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Electric
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 2.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 2
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Foundation Other
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Well
Architectural Style Cabin/Lodge
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Eastern Lancaster County
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 040-05094-0-0000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Auction