NOT LISTED FOR SALE

901 Centre Ave Reading, PA 19601

Estimated Value: $350,000 - $505,000

7 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,154 Sq Ft
$102/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 07, 2022

Last sale price $290,000 $70 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,652/month

Highlights

  • Guest House
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Centre Park

About This Home

As of November 2022

Step back in time in this grand home located on a prominent corner lot with a view from every window. If you are looking for a home with original details and want to make it your own, you need to see the possibilities this home has for you. Located in the Centre Park Historic District, the property features a large and stately front porch with upper story balconies, vermont red slate roof, and oversized two+ car garage with guest quarters above. You'll know the quality of construction when you enter the main entrance and feel the weight of the front door and view the leaded glass and tilework of the vestibule. Enter the large entrance hall with a half bath. The dining room features a built-in china closet and butlers pass thru to the kitchen. The spacious living room features a working fireplace and large windows for lots of light. The main floor also features a nice size kitchen and adjoining breakfast room with french doors leading to the rear yard. The main staircase leading to the large 2nd floor hall (there is also a back staircase) features a landing with a striking pair of stained glass windows. The 2nd level features four large bedrooms with the two front bedrooms connected by a shared bath with shower and dressing room and access to the front balcony. There is also a large bath off the main hall featuring a walk in shower. The 3rd floor features three large heated rooms plus storage room and full bath with clawfoot tub. This stately property also has a seperate ovesized two + car garage with living quarters above with private entrance, featuring living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and full bath.
Do put this one on your list if you've been lookng for a grand historic property with character. The property is an estate and we will be looking for a buyer who has a vision and can see the potential and be able to buy "As Is". A true diamond in the rough waiting to be polished to be a jewel of the neighborhood.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

O. Chris Miller

(610) 603-2676 CMiller@GoBerksCounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 09/01/2022

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexis Frutos

(484) 560-0535 alexis.frutos@cbhomes.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS350841

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Plaster Walls
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,154 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Office or Studio
  • Porch

Additional Homes

  • Guest House

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Centre Park Histor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6392
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-50-65-6392

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2022-09-01
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Step back in time in this grand home located on a prominent corner lot with a view from every window. If you are looking for a home with original details and want to make it your own, you need to see the possibilities this home has for you. Located in the Centre Park Historic District, the property features a large and stately front porch with upper story balconies, vermont red slate roof, and oversized two+ car garage with guest quarters above. You'll know the quality of construction when you enter the main entrance and feel the weight of the front door and view the leaded glass and tilework of the vestibule. Enter the large entrance hall with a half bath. The dining room features a built-in china closet and butlers pass thru to the kitchen. The spacious living room features a working fireplace and large windows for lots of light. The main floor also features a nice size kitchen and adjoining breakfast room with french doors leading to the rear yard. The main staircase leading to the large 2nd floor hall (there is also a back staircase) features a landing with a striking pair of stained glass windows. The 2nd level features four large bedrooms with the two front bedrooms connected by a shared bath with shower and dressing room and access to the front balcony. There is also a large bath off the main hall featuring a walk in shower. The 3rd floor features three large heated rooms plus storage room and full bath with clawfoot tub. This stately property also has a seperate ovesized two + car garage with living quarters above with private entrance, featuring living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and full bath. Do put this one on your list if you've been lookng for a grand historic property with character. The property is an estate and we will be looking for a buyer who has a vision and can see the potential and be able to buy "As Is". A true diamond in the rough waiting to be polished to be a jewel of the neighborhood.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer - Front Loading, Stove, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 6, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 4154
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4154
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 78.24
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4154
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 901

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level 2 Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level 2 Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Guest House, Office/Studio
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • 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
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 167700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 18600.00
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16988.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1453696
  • School Tax: 3340.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8144.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-50-65-6392
  • Tax Lot: 6392
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 4154
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 11/07/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 1, 2022
Closed on
Nov 7, 2022
Sold by
Boyer Timothy D
Bought by
Evil Empires Limited Liability Company
Seller's Agent
O. Chris Miller
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Alexis Frutos
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-10.77%
Views
183
Current Estimated Value
$422,448

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$132,448
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.84%
Original Mortgage
$232,000
Interest Rate
6.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Evil Empires Limited Liability Company $290,000 Conestoga Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Evil Empires Limited Liability Company $232,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/07/2022 11/07/22 Sold $290,000 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
10/01/2022 10/01/22 Off Market $290,000 -- --
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Pending -- -- --
09/01/2022 09/01/22 For Sale $325,000 -- $78 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $5,057 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
2024 $8,272 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
2023 $8,144 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
2022 $4,804 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
2021 $8,144 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
2020 $8,062 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
2019 $8,062 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
2018 $8,062 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
2017 $8,009 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
2016 $4,575 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
2015 $4,575 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
2014 $4,210 $186,300 $18,600 $167,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2020736

Bright MLS

APN: 14-5307-50-65-6392