Reading, PA 19601,746 CENTRE AVE
Reading, PA 19601,746 CENTRE AVE
Reading, PA 19601,746 CENTRE AVE
$374,000
Est. payment /mo
$375,000
0.3%
Est.Price: ?

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4 Beds
5 Baths
5,681 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 07/29/2019

Key Details

Sold Price $374,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 5,681 sqft

Price per Sqft $65

Subdivision Centre Park Histor

MLS Listing ID PABK338272

Sold Date 07/29/19

Style Victorian

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 5,681

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1905

Annual Tax Amount $11,208

Tax Year 2018

Lot Size 0.280 Acres

Acres 0.28

Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00

Property Description

Welcome to 746 Centre Avenue, one of Reading s most historically and architecturally significant properties located in the Centre Park Historic District. Built in 1877, this property would be purchased and remodeled in 1897 by a well know Berks County Industrialist who would double the size of the home while adding the finest of architectural details to its interior and exterior. Home would later be adapted for use as a house of worship with the addition of several leaded and stained glass windows. Property also had a major renovation under the ownership of the Berks County Historical Society including a new Vermont red slate roof. The present owners have also continued to update the property and have made it perfect for use as commercial, mixed use, or a private residence. Step inside the double front doors to a foyer finished in original Italian mosaics. The grand entry hall features a stunning staircase with built in decorative bench plus a one of a kind stone fireplace. The adjoining front parlor also features original decorative crown molding, bay window, and mantle. The music room has a large window letting in plenty of light. Across the entry hall is a large and spacious great room perfect for a variety of uses. There is also a nice size prep kitchen, two handicapped access. Bathrooms, along with special needs entrance. Property also has a rear staircase and elevator which has access from the lower level, first and second floors. Upstairs you ll find a bright and spacious landing with stunning stained glass windows. The four large and private bedrooms feature original details including decorative mantles and built in wardrobe. There are also 3 nice sized bathrooms with original details including, tile floor, marble shower surround, and additional stained glass. The walk upstairs third floor features five rooms used primarily for storage. Lower level has been renovated and is presently set up for studio/classroom space and also features additional storage. Property also features a solid sandstone outbuilding, originally built as a two car carriage house and presently renovated with heating and A/C into a working studio.This one of a kind property has many possibilities and really needs to be seen in person to appreciate the architecture of another era that simply can t be duplicated by today s standards along with the many upgrades making it adapted to 21st century needs.

Location

State PA

County Berks

Area Reading City (10201)

Zoning MIXED RES/COM

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Other

Basement Full, Partially Finished

Interior

Interior Features Elevator, Sprinkler System, Stain/Lead Glass

Hot Water Electric

Heating Radiator

Cooling Central A/C

Fireplaces Type Stone, Wood

Fireplace Y

Heat Source Electric, Oil

Exterior

Garage Additional Storage Area

Garage Spaces 2.0

Waterfront N

Water Access N

Roof Type Slate

Accessibility Elevator, Ramp - Main Level, Wheelchair Mod

Parking Type Detached Garage, On Street

Total Parking Spaces 2

Garage Y

Building

Story 2.5

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Level or Stories 2.5

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Reading

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 14-5307-58-64-8555

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Security Features Carbon Monoxide Detector(s),Fire Detection System,Security System,Sprinkler System - Indoor

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional

Financing Cash,Conventional

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by O. Chris Miller • RE/MAX Of Reading
Bought with O. Chris Miller • RE/MAX Of Reading

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