1908 Hessian Rd, Reading, PA 19602
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1908 Hessian Rd
Reading, PA 19602

  • 6 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 4,220 sqft (on 3.77 acres)

$708,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,478/mo*
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$708,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $4,478/mo*
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6 Beds
4 Baths
4,220 sqft
(on 3.77 acres)

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Description

One of a kind 4,220 sq. ft. Stone Castle with Turrets, Built Circa 1929 on a 3.77 Acre partially wooded lot in the Hessian Camp Community. This timepiece treasure was peviously owned by Congressman Gus Yatron. The Congressional Law Library still remains in the First Floor Library with Original Oak Pegged Hardwood Floors and Full Leaded Glass Windows. Spectacular Formal Rooms with 12' Ceilings on the First Floor with Convenient Powder Room. Original Authentic Hammered Bronze Railings on the Landing and Stairway, and Gate Seperating the Living Room From the Formal Dinning Room. Refinished Original Harwoood Floor with Inlay, Slate Entry & Two Fireplaces. Timeless Kitchen with 36 Handle Cherry Cabinets, Chief 5 Burner Gas Stove, Stainless Refrigerator and Newer Maytag Dishwasher. All Interior and Exterior Doors are Imported European Oak. In 2012 the Furnace was converted from Oil to Natural Gas. View the landscape of City or Entertain from the Large Slate Floor Front Porch. The Second Floor with 10' Ceilings offers Four Spacious Bedrooms, Two of these Bedrooms share a Jack and Jill Tile Bathroom. Master Bedroom with Tile ensuite and Dressing Room. The Fourth Bedroom has its own Bathroom. The Third Floor is an Expansive 28 X 48 Open Room which would make a great Theatre Room, Entertainment Room, Artist Studio or your own Creative Idea. In the Finished Walkout Basement there is a massive Living Room with a Stone Wood Burning Fireplace with Insert and a 12000 BTU Gas Wall Stove. Off the Living Room there is a fully Equipped Kitchen, The Wine Cellar was converted to a Large Bedroom. In 2012 a New Full Spa Bath with Slate Walls and Floors, A Deep Soaker Tub and Shower was Added. This could be used as a Guest Apartment or Multi Generational Living Area. There is a one car attached Garage plus a 16 X20 Outdoor Storage Building on the Parking Area of the Home. This is a Timeless Treasure to be Sought and Appreciated for all it has to offer.
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Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
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Home Details for 1908 Hessian Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: WallHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
AtticNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasher
Fireplace & Spa
FireplaceHot Tub or Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlateDeckExterior: StonePatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1929
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3.77 acres

Price History for 1908 Hessian Rd

DatePriceEventSource
08/01/2016$316,000Sold
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03/31/2016$325,000PriceChange
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09/21/2015$350,000PriceChange
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07/15/2015$399,900PriceChange
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06/11/2015$409,900PriceChange
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04/29/2015$449,900PriceChange
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04/04/2015$459,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/01/2014$2,250Sold
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08/14/2013$489,900PriceChange
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06/04/2013$500,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/09/2007$410,000Sold
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10/30/2003$249,900Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,559
Assessment$189,900
Home facts updated by county records

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  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 73 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say parking is easy

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 28 % Say there are community events

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1908 Hessian Rd, Reading, PA 19602 is a 6 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4,220 sqft single-family home built in 1929. This property is not currently available for sale. 1908 Hessian Rd was last sold on Aug 1, 2016 for $316,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 1908 Hessian Rd is $708,400.