173 Balthaser Rd, Reading, PA 19608
OFF MARKET

173 Balthaser Rd
Reading, PA 19608

  • 5 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,778 sqft (on 3.45 acres)

$310,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,999/mo*
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$310,900

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 1, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,999/mo*
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5 Beds
1 Bath
1,778 sqft
(on 3.45 acres)

Local Information

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Description

This home is being sold in as is condition the seller will make no repairs. 3+ acres! Stone fireplace in living room. some replacement windows. first floor laundry room. detached garage and shed!
173 Balthaser Rd, Reading, PA 19608 is a 5 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,778 sqft single-family home built in 1915. It last sold for $97,900 on Jun 30, 2016. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $310,900, with a rent estimate of $2,435/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 173 Balthaser Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 8
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
DeckExterior: VinylPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3.45 acres

Price History for 173 Balthaser Rd

DatePriceEventSource
06/30/2016$97,900Sold
N/A
05/26/2016$97,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/19/2016$97,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/01/2016$97,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Wernersville

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,600
Assessment$94,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 173 Balthaser Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
90 Preston Rd, Wernersville, PA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$425,000
03/31/26
3
2
1,410
140 Preston Rd, Wernersville, PA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$430,000
10/21/25
4
2.5
2,035
83 Preston Rd, Wernersville, PA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$282,000
10/07/25
3
1.5
874
1 Balthaser Rd, Sinking Spring, PA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$475,000
02/19/26
5
2
3,008
63 Preston Rd, Wernersville, PA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$420,350
06/01/26
3
3
1,540
66 Preston Rd, Wernersville, PA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$710,000
01/15/26
3
3
3,496
4 Crestview Dr, Sinking Spring, PA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$440,000
01/12/26
4
2.5
2,460
47 Keener Rd, Reinholds, PA
0.66
Single-Family Home
$275,000
09/18/25
3
1
1,121
504 Longview Dr, Reading, PA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$349,900
11/12/25
3
2.5
1,950
852 Fritztown Rd, Sinking Spring, PA
0.81
Single-Family Home
$250,000
10/01/25
4
1
1,384

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What Locals Say about Wernersville

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  • 91 % Say parking is easy

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say car is needed

  • 84 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 84 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 79 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 51 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 24 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 21 % Say there are community events

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