419 Douglass St Reading, PA 19601

Listing Details

• Property Type: Residential
• Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
• Architectural Style: Victorian
• Ownership: Fee Simple
• Exclusions: Personal property
• Home Warranty: No
• Inclusions: Gray and white bench in the dining room, red sofa on the 3rd level, window treatments, set of pre-cut white blinds in the basement.
• New Construction: No
• Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
• Expected On Market: 2022-02-18
• Federal Flood Zone: No
• Year Built: 1905
• Automatically Close On Close Date: No
• Remarks Public: This rare corner property WITH a garage in historic Centre Park is available for sale and has been lovingly cared for! You will be stunned at the condition of the home from the original hardwood flooring, the stained glass windows, leaded glass doors, 9 ft ceilings and all of the charm of this 1905 Victorian twin home. Upon entering, you are greeted with a beautiful 30 ft long living space with a wood burning fireplace, curved transom windows, wooden border features on the floor and a view straight into the dining room. Between the living and dining spaces is a fabulous single hexagonal pattern pocket door. The dining room allows for a nice long dining table. The kitchen is just beyond the dining space and has been refreshed with white cabinetry, stainless and chrome edged formica counter tops that remain relevant to this day. A vintage electric range fits right in with all of the storage space, dishwasher, double stainless sink with garbage disposal. A single pocket door separates the space to the main floor laundry hookup where there is also a walk-in pantry and a half bath. There is a front and rear staircase to take you to the upper level. There you will find a large front bedroom with a unique wood treatment feature wall, walk-in closet, access to a large full bathroom with a glass and tile shower stall and separate soaking tub, a dual sink Pecky Cypress wood vanity ideal for a bathroom space, wood and slate flooring and a pretty cool stained glass window. Another pocket door opens to access the hallway from this bathroom. There is a middle bedroom and then a 3rd bedroom in the rear with a sunroom just beyond that could be office space, an additional sitting room, studio, etc. On the top level is a large open space that was 2 bedrooms when the home was built. The brick wall has been exposed all the way down the stairwell and the wood flooring is in very good shape. A bar area and sink are in place. This could be a very nice location for an additional bathroom if needed. The basement is unfinished and has freshly painted walls as well as laundry hookup, 200 amp electrical panel, gas furnace and water heater, cedar closet and storage AND garage space. The current owner has had 3 vehicles in this garage space! The rear yard is fenced with a paver patio and privacy. The front porch is a wonderful wrap-around and the exterior of this home has beautiful Victorian painted wood trim details. The home has central air for the 2nd and 3rd levels and a separate zone to add central air in the future on the main level. This is a lovely place to call HOME.
• Special Features: None
• Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

• Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Water Heater
• Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
• Interior Amenities: Stain/Lead Glass, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In, Additional Stairway, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
• Fireplace Features: Brick, Mantel(s)
• Fireplaces Count: 1
• Fireplace: Yes
• Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
• Foundation Details: Stone
• Levels Count: 3
• Room Count: 9
• Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
• Basement: Yes
• Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
• Laundry Type: Basement, Main Floor
• Total Sq Ft: 2696
• Living Area Sq Ft: 2696
• Price Per Sq Ft: 85.31
• Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2696
• Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
• Street Number Modifier: 419

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

• Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
• Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
• Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
• Roof: Shingle, Rubber, Slate
• 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
• Parking Features: Public
• Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
• Attached Garage Spaces: 2
• Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
• Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

• Central Air Conditioning: Yes
• Cooling Fuel: Electric
• Cooling Type: Central A/C
• Monthly Average Electric: 150
• Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 1800.00
• Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
• Gas Avg Month: 80.00
• Gas Prev12 Months: 960.00
• Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
• Heating Type: Forced Air
• Heating: Yes
• Hot Water: Natural Gas
• Security: Security System
• 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
• School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

• Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

• Fencing: Privacy, Wood, Rear
• Improvement Assessed Value: 65300.00
• Land Assessed Value: 11400.00
• Land Use Code: 117
• Lot Features: Corner, Rear Yard
• Lot Size Acres: 0.07
• Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
• Lot Size Units: Square Feet
• Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
• Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Wrap Around, Patio(s)
• Property Condition: Very Good
• Year Assessed: 2022
• Zoning: RES

Rental Info

• Lease Considered: No
• Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

• Assessor Parcel Number: 1454659
• School Tax: 1375.00
• Tax Annual Amount: 3353.00
• Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-59-74-5742
• Tax Lot: 5742
• Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2696
• County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
• Tax Year: 2022
• Close Date: 03/29/2022

MLS Schools

• School District Name: READING