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742 CENTRE AVE Reading, PA 19601
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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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Bought with O. Chris Miller • RE/MAX Of Reading