Berks County · Bernville Borough · #08-13945
Residential Dwellings At 1729 Stevens Avenue
South of East Third Street, east of Wolf, and north of Second Street., Bernville Borough, PA · 30 homes, single-family homes · 2.7 acres
About this project
A preliminary subdivision of two parcels, about 2.7 acres, in Bernville Borough into 31 lots. The plan calls for 29 semi-detached and one detached single-family dwelling.
Official description: Subdivision of Tax Parcels 29445015645769 and 29445015643670 into thirty-one total lots. 29 single-family semi detached & 1 single family detached dwellings.
- Engineer / designer
- Carta Engineering; Brynn Schaffer
- Plan type
- Preliminary
- Land use
- Single-family, Twins
- Water
- P
- Sewer
- P
- Status
- Reviewed
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A preliminary subdivision plan would split two parcels totaling about 2.7 acres in Bernville Borough into 31 lots. The county summary describes 29 semi-detached homes (twins, which share one wall) and one detached house. That adds up to 30 new homes. The site lies south of East Third Street, east of Wolf, and north of Second Street.
Online listings suggest the land is currently vacant and has been offered for sale for some time. One listing describes it as level ground in a town-center zone. These listings are not official records, and they disagree on the exact acreage and price.
No news coverage, borough meeting minutes, or opposition was found. A county planning report from late 2025 lists the plan for review and names Carta Engineering. That report counts the homes slightly differently, as 28 semi-detached and 1 detached. The final count may change as the plan is reviewed.
What it could mean nearby
- About 30 new homes would add residents, and likely more cars, on streets near East Third and Second Streets. No traffic study was found.
- Homes on small lots would add housing close to Bernville's town center, which could support local shops.
- The new homes would need public water and sewer connections. No utility details were found.
- The site is currently vacant, so the plan would replace open land with homes.
Where it stands
The plan was at the preliminary subdivision stage as of the latest county filing on 2025-11-21. Next, the county and borough planning bodies review it, and the borough council votes on preliminary approval. A final plan, permits, and construction would follow if it is approved. No borough decision was found online.
- Nov 21, 2025 Latest county filing for the preliminary subdivision plan
- Nov 2025 Plan appears in the Berks County Planning Commission's Nov.–Dec. 2025 review reports
Want to weigh in? The Bernville Borough Council decides on subdivision plans after review by the planning commissions. Residents can usually comment at public meetings, and the borough office can confirm dates.
Around the web
- 2025 11 Nov to Dec ReportsBerks County Planning Commission · Nov 21, 2025Lists the preliminary plan for Residential Dwellings at 1729 Stevens Avenue in Bernville Borough, with Carta Engineering and a slightly different home count.
Planning terms explained
- Preliminary subdivision plan
- An early-stage plan that shows how land would be divided into lots, streets and utilities before final approval.
- Semi-detached home
- A house that shares one wall with a neighboring house on its own lot, often called a twin.
- Detached single-family home
- A stand-alone house that does not share walls with any other home.
- Lot
- A parcel of land created by the subdivision, usually intended for one building.
- Town Center zoning
- A zoning category for a borough's central area that usually allows a mix of housing and businesses at higher density.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $16.8M
- ~960 roofing squares
- ~30 HVAC systems
- ~30 kitchens / 60+ bathrooms
- ~84,000 sq ft of finished living space