1709 Eckert Ave Reading, PA 19602

Listing Details

• Property Type: Residential
• Structure Type: Detached
• Architectural Style: Colonial
• Ownership: Fee Simple
• Inclusions: Builtin Bosch Espresso Maker; (Ss Fridge, Washer/Dryer-Negotiable)
• New Construction: No
• Story List: Main, Upper 1
• Federal Flood Zone: No
• Year Built: 1930
• Remarks Public: Home for some of Reading's most Elite in days gone by; Hessian Camp, situated along the hillside of Mt Penn's mountain, home of the Pagoda. This distinguished asymmetrical Colonial Revival home boasts professionally designed architectural details, both outside and in. The grounds display stone walls, fountains, flagstone walkways along with patios with balconies; the perfect palette for any gardener. Noticing the detail of the entrance, the columned portico and paneled front door flanked by sidelights, you will be even more delighted as you step inside to the center hallway. Architectural designs are displayed at every turn from the original wood and tiled floors,lead glass windows,tiled curved archways,stairway with period iron railings, fireplaces, and period lighting. The present owner has done many updates, keeping true to the integrity of the era of the home. Imagine preparing meals in the chef inspired kitchen. Custom made cabinetry, two pantries, SS appliances, including a built in Bosch Espresso/Coffee Maker, granite counters, and a bar area adjacent to dinning room. Spacious and smart floor plans; First floor has large formal living room with fireplace and two french doors leading to patio, dinning room with built-in shelves and marble fireplace, boastful kitchen, back staircase, library with fireplace, and powder room. The second floor has a large center hallway in which you can enter the hall bath and each bedroom. The bedrooms and baths are all Jack and Jill style, making it possible for a circular foot path. Each bedroom has distinct features making each one unique. The master suite has its own back hallway with a bath, laundry room, and stairway leading down to the kitchen area. The laundry room can easily be converted back to a bedroom or nursery if needed. The third floor is a large family room in addition to storage and a large walk in cedar closet. The basement is very large with high ceilings. There is a large laundry basin and second hook up for washer and dryer. The roof was replaced in 2016. The electrical box is new. This is a remarkable home and it has it's own trolley car and tracks leading from the over sized 1 car garage up to the home(currently not working),there is additional parking entering the property from the alley so you are only steps from the kitchen entrance. Seller is offering a 1 year Home Warranty from American Home Shield.
• Special Features: None
• Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

• Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Energy Efficient Appliances, Built-In Microwave
• Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
• Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Kitchen - Eat-In
• Fireplace Features: Marble
• Fireplace: No
• Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
• Entry Location: Center Hall
• Levels Count: 2
• Room Count: 11
• Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
• Basement: Yes
• Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
• Laundry Type: Upper Floor, Basement
• Living Area Units: Square Feet
• Total Sq Ft: 4041
• Living Area Sq Ft: 4041
• Net Sq Ft: 4041.00
• Price Per Sq Ft: 56.92
• Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4041
• Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
• Street Number Modifier: 1709

Beds/Baths

• Bedrooms: 4
• Total Bathrooms: 4
• Full Bathrooms: 2
• Half Bathrooms: 2
• Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
• Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
• Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
• Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
• Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
• Upper Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

• Other Structures: Above Grade
• Construction Materials: Brick
• Roof: Pitched, Shingle
• Water Access: No
• Waterfront: No
• Water Oriented: No
• Pool: No Pool
• Tidal Water: No
• Water View: No

Garage/Parking

• Garage Spaces: 2.00
• Garage: Yes
• Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
• Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
• Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
• Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

• Central Air Conditioning: No
• Cooling Type: Wall Unit
• Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
• Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
• Heating Type: Hot Water
• Heating: Yes
• Hot Water: Natural Gas
• Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
• Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

• Condo Co-Op Association: No
• HOA: No
• Senior Community: No

Schools

• School District: READING
• School District Key: 300200397169

Lot Info

• Improvement Assessed Value: 69700.00
• Land Assessed Value: 25500.00
• Land Use Code: 112
• Lot Size Acres: 0.84
• Lot Dimensions: .
• Lot Size Units: Square Feet
• Lot Sq Ft: 36590.00
• Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony
• Property Condition: Good
• Zoning: RESID

Rental Info

• Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

• Assessor Parcel Number: 1458489
• Tax Annual Amount: 4120.00
• Assessor Parcel Number: 16-5316-06-49-8297
• Tax Lot: 8297
• Tax Data Updated: No
• Tax Year: 2018
• Close Date: 02/08/2019

MLS Schools

• School District Name: READING