Seller's Agent in 2023
Sean Devine
Sands & Company Real Estate
(610) 451-0774
37 Total Sales
742 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601
Estimated Value: $613,515
7
Beds
4.5
Baths
7,129
Sq Ft
$86/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Second Kitchen
- Wood Flooring
- Park or Greenbelt View
- Dual Staircase
- Victorian Architecture
- 2-minute walk to Centre Park
About This Home
As of November 2023Located within the Centre Park Historic District, "A Great Place to Call Home", stands this magnificent Victorian mansion originally designed by the well-known architect Frank Furness. Upon entering the front entrance, the presence of history abounds. The grand foyer greets you with a beautiful, curved oak staircase, high ceilings and a unique sandstone gas fireplace. In the 1920s Paul Daubner, a Hungarian trained muralist, hand painted the murals in the great room. If you are looking to entertain in grand style the first floor offers that opportunity. While we can imagine the social gatherings that occurred in these rooms, what hasn't been lost in history is the condition. This is a Victorian mansion with modern amenities with such examples of the electric wiring updates, heat system converted to gas to make this property economical to maintain, and let's not forget the ADA chairlifts that were installed at street level and to the second floor. All the beautiful antique light fixtures have been fully restored, on all three floors the original parquet floors have been refinished and the list goes on but let's not forget the full kitchen on the second floor with Miele kitchen appliances! To learn more about the Centre Park Historic District neighborhood visit their website or Facebook page.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(610) 451-0774 sdevine939@gmail.com Sands & Company Real Estate License #RS335366 Listed on: 09/10/2023
Co-Listed By
(610) 401-5650 sands@parealestate.com Sands & Company Real Estate License #RM052104A
Last Buyer's Agent
(704) 880-0510 srobitzer@msn.com United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS177046L
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,555
Year Built
- Built in 1888
Lot Details
- 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
- Historic Home
- Property is zoned R-3, Centre Park Historial District
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Rear-Facing Garage
- On-Street Parking
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Stone Foundation
- Pitched Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 7,129 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 3 Levels
- Dual Staircase
- Crown Molding
- Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
- 3 Fireplaces
- Stained Glass
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Sitting Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Library
- Sun or Florida Room
- Wood Flooring
- Park or Greenbelt Views
- Alarm System
- Attic
Kitchen
- Second Kitchen
- Butlers Pantry
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Utilities
- Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
- Zoned Heating
- Radiator
- 200+ Amp Service
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Municipal Trash
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Centre Park Histor Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 8467
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-58-64-8467
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Sep 10, 2023
Closed on
Nov 8, 2023
Sold by
Mytmite2 Llc
Bought by
Chloe Wagner Trust and Wagner
Seller's Agent
Sean Devine
Sands & Company Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Susan Robitzer
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$497,000
Sold Price
$497,000
Views
632
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$116,515
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.95%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 22, 2014
Closed on
Sep 27, 2016
Sold by
Curry Dareen M
Bought by
Mytmute2 Llc
Seller's Agent
O. Chris Miller
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
O. Chris Miller
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$359,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$140,000
-28.06%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.67%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 26, 2009
Sold by
Hughes Edward L
Bought by
Curry Darren M
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 30, 2006
Sold by
Adams David M
Bought by
Hughes Edward L
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Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chloe Wagner Trust | $497,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Mytmute2 Llc | $359,000 | None Available | |
| Curry Darren M | $154,900 | First American Title Insuran | |
| Hughes Edward L | $450,000 | First American Title Ins Co |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2023 11/08/23 | Sold | $497,000 | 0.0% | $70 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/05/2023 10/05/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/10/2023 09/10/23 | For Sale | $497,000 | +38.4% | $70 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/27/2016 09/27/16 | Sold | $359,000 | -10.0% | $50 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/31/2016 08/31/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/25/2015 09/25/15 | Price Changed | $399,000 | -11.1% | $56 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/28/2015 07/28/15 | Price Changed | $449,000 | -6.3% | $63 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/09/2015 04/09/15 | Price Changed | $479,000 | -4.0% | $67 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/22/2014 10/22/14 | For Sale | $499,000 | -- | $70 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,401 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
| 2024 | $8,836 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
| 2023 | $8,699 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
| 2022 | $8,699 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
| 2021 | $8,699 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
| 2020 | $8,612 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
| 2019 | $8,612 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
| 2018 | $8,612 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
| 2017 | $8,555 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
| 2016 | $4,887 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
| 2015 | $4,887 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
| 2014 | $4,497 | $199,000 | $68,200 | $130,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Sean Devine
-
The Sands Team
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023
The Sands Team
Sands & Company Real Estate
(610) 401-5650
172 Total Sales
-
Susan Robitzer
S
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Susan Robitzer
United Real Estate Strive 212
(704) 880-0510
45 Total Sales
-
O. Chris Miller
Seller's Agent in 2016
O. Chris Miller
RE/MAX of Reading
(610) 603-2676
35 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PABK2034054
APN: 14-5307-58-64-8467
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