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Key Details
Sold Price $140,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,071 sqft
Price per Sqft $45
Subdivision Centre Park Histor
MLS Listing ID PABK339546
Sold Date 06/28/19
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 3,071
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1905
Annual Tax Amount $3,657
Tax Year 2019
Lot Size 3,485 Sqft
Acres 0.08
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Description
Welcome to 716 N. 5th Street, built at the turn of the 19th to 20th century by the prolific Reading builder John Bechtel. This property along with its neighbors were originally built as spec homes to show off the talents of the builder in one of Reading s first suburbs which would later become the Centre Park Historic District. Designed in the Queen Anne style, the property has had the exterior restored back to its original design, featuring decorative front porch and wood fish scale sided turret along with a of the period multi color paint scheme. Step inside thru the refinished oak front doors to an amazing tiled vestibule featuring original encaustic floor tiles along with a wainscot of decorative art tiles plus a double set of entry doors with stained glass. The front parlor features an original oak gas fireplace along with artistic stained glass windows. The second parlor features two sets of working pocket doors and a stunning grand staircase that will take your breath away. The adjoining dining room features built in china closet and back staircase to the 2nd floor. The kitchen has plenty of space for eat in dining plus a five burner gas stove. Upstairs you ll find six large bedrooms including the front room featuring access to 2nd floor balcony. There is also a full bath on the 2nd floor, designed with claw foot tub with shower and pedestal sink to fit the style of the home. This well cared for home also features a large covered porch off of the kitchen plus a nice size yard. The photos don t do justice to how incredible the architecture is both inside and outside of historic property
Location
State PA
County Berks
Area Reading City (10201)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 6
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Stain/Lead Glass
Hot Water Electric
Heating Steam
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood
Heat Source Oil, Natural Gas
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Porch(es)
Waterfront N
Water Access N
Roof Type Asphalt
Accessibility None
Porch Balcony, Porch(es)
Parking Type On Street
Garage N
Building
Story 3+
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Victorian
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Reading
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 14-5307-59-74-7348
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Security Features Security System
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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Bought with O. Chris Miller • RE/MAX Of Reading
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