Reading, PA 19601,717 N 5TH ST
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Reading, PA 19601,717 N 5TH ST
Reading, PA 19601,717 N 5TH ST
Reading, PA 19601,717 N 5TH ST
Reading, PA 19601,717 N 5TH ST

$179,500

Est. payment /mo

$190,000

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717 N 5TH ST Reading, PA 19601

6 Beds

3 Baths

3,399 SqFt

SOLD DATE : 06/16/2017

Key Details

Sold Price $179,500

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,399 sqft

Price per Sqft $52

Subdivision Centre Park Histor

MLS Listing ID 1003329641

Sold Date 06/16/17

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 3,399

Originating Board TREND

Year Built 1890

Annual Tax Amount $4,149

Tax Year 2017

Lot Size 5,227 Sqft

Acres 0.12

Lot Dimensions SEE LEGAL DESCRIP

Property Description

This elegant Victorian town home, built in 1894, has some historical significance in that it was the personal home of John Bechtel, the architect for many of the homes in the Centre Park Historic District. This one is large! Hardwood floors throughout this 3 story, 6 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, with full basement home. The first floor consists of a massive formal living room with wood burning fireplace, incredible woodwork on the large entry ways and fireplace mantle, a large formal dining room with gorgeous pocket doors, an incredible butlers pantry with huge amounts of storage space, and the kitchen, built in 1976 as a special edition for the Bicentennial, has tile floor and counter-tops added recently. 2 Staircases,the Front for more formal times and the Rear staircase for comfort. A 1/2 bath is also off the kitchen. The back door leads to the deck which offers a sweeping view of the formal enclosed gardens. Established trees and a magnificent weeping spruce are the highlights of the garden. A sizable 2 car garage for safety and ease is at the rear of the property. The second floor offers 3 large bedrooms and a magnificent bathroom in a stunning black and green tile. This home has been featured on several of the Centre Park Historic Districts Christmas Home Tours as well as being featured numerous times in the District's Garden Tours. The back bedroom also has an overlooking porch of the deck and gardens. The third floor has 3 great shaped bedrooms, and another large bathroom with claw foot tub. This home has been through a major updating by the owners over the 29 years they have owned it. It truly has it all for the person who loves history and the details given to these historic homes. The Home is painted in Victorian Style and as a Painted Lady. Heating is gas fired steam. A must see!

Location

State PA

County Berks

Area Reading City (10201)

Zoning RES

Direction West

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic

Basement Full, Unfinished

Interior

Interior Features Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Wood Stove, Water Treat System, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Gas, Hot Water, Steam, Radiator

Cooling Wall Unit

Flooring Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Marble

Equipment Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave

Fireplace Y

Window Features Replacement

Appliance Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave

Heat Source Natural Gas, Other

Laundry Basement

Exterior

Exterior Feature Deck(s), Porch(es), Balcony

Garage Spaces 2.0

Fence Other

Utilities Available Cable TV

Water Access N

Roof Type Pitched,Shingle

Accessibility None

Porch Deck(s), Porch(es), Balcony

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Front Yard, Rear Yard

Story 2.5

Foundation Brick/Mortar

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Level or Stories 2.5

Additional Building Above Grade

Structure Type 9'+ Ceilings

New Construction N

Schools

High Schools Reading Senior

School District Reading

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 14-5307-59-84-0409

Ownership Fee Simple

Security Features Security System

Acceptable Financing Conventional, VA, FHA 203(b)

Listing Terms Conventional, VA, FHA 203(b)

Financing Conventional,VA,FHA 203(b)

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Bright MLS (BMLS)
Listed by Ashley Freese • Del Val Realty & Property Management
Bought with Betsy Rider-Williams • RE/MAX Of Reading
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Kerry O'Hara

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