Reading, PA 19601,742 CENTRE AVE
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Reading, PA 19601,742 CENTRE AVE
Reading, PA 19601,742 CENTRE AVE

$359,000

Est. payment /mo

$399,000

10.0%
Est.Price: ?

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742 CENTRE AVE Reading, PA 19601

9,583 Sqft Lot

SOLD DATE : 09/27/2016

Key Details

Sold Price $359,000

Property Type Commercial

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Subdivision Centre Park Histor

MLS Listing ID 1003127646

Sold Date 09/27/16

HOA Y/N N

Originating Board TREND

Year Built 1888

Annual Tax Amount $8,555

Tax Year 2016

Lot Size 9,583 Sqft

Acres 0.22

Lot Dimensions IRREG

Property Description

Located in the Centre Park Historic District, *this circa 1888 Queen Anne* is an outstanding example of late 19th century architecture and was originally built for one of the founders of The Reading Hardware Company. The main entrance door and side lights of beveled cut glass are just a hint of the quality workmanship inside. Enter into a grand 2 story entrance hall w/winding staircase and welcoming gas fireplace. The spacious music room features restored, circa 1920's handpainted murals on ceiling and walls. The adjoining formal dining room and parlor feature gas fireplaces, french doors, and all rooms have beautiful hardwood floors. The main level also features a Butlers pantry, study, and working Victorian Pub. Upstairs you'll find a full kitchen w/adjoining breakfast room, several spacious bedrooms plus four full baths. You will love entertaining in the enclosed rear court yard with a central fountain and espaliar apple trees. This one of a kind property also features a two car carriage house, updated mechanicals, and great location across from the Park, perfect for residence or mixed use.

Location

State PA

County Berks

Area Reading City (10201)

Zoning MIXED

Rooms

Other Rooms Primary Bedroom

Interior

Hot Water Natural Gas

Flooring Wood

Fireplace N

Heat Source Natural Gas, Oil

Exterior

Utilities Available Water Available, Sewer Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available

Water Access N

Roof Type Pitched

Accessibility None

Garage N

Building

Building Description Plaster Walls, Private Restrooms,Kitchen

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Structure Type Plaster Walls

New Construction N

Schools

School District Reading

Others

Tax ID 14-5307-58-64-8467

Ownership Fee Simple

Acceptable Financing Conventional

Listing Terms Conventional

Financing Conventional

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Bright MLS (BMLS)
Listed by O. Chris Miller • RE/MAX Of Reading
Bought with O. Chris Miller • RE/MAX Of Reading

Kerry O'Hara

Advisor | License ID: 651712

+1(410) 507-0834

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