Located 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.
Sold for $497,000
$497,000
742 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
7beds
7,129sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1888
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$573,700 Zestimate®
$70/sqft
$3,222 Estimated rent
Home value
$573,700
$528,000 - $631,000
$3,222/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 08, 2023 at 06:13am
Listed by:
Sean Devine 610-376-9999,
Sands & Company Real Estate,
Co-Listing Agent: William J Sands 610-376-9999,
Sands & Company Real Estate
Bought with:
Susan Robitzer, RS177046L
United Real Estate Strive 212
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2034054
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Radiator, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Butlers Pantry, Crown Molding, Dining Area, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Stain/Lead Glass
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,129
- Total interior livable area: 7,129 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,129
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, On Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Park/Greenbelt
Lot
- Size: 9,583 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 14530758648467
- Zoning: R-3
- Zoning description: Centre Park Historial District
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stone
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1888
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Electric Alarm
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: Centre Park Histor
- Municipality: READING CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/8/2023 | Sold | $497,000$70/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2034054 Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/2023 | Pending sale | $497,000$70/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2034054 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2034054 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $497,000+38.4%$70/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2034054 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2016 | Sold | $359,000-10%$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,969 +1.5% | $199,000 |
| 2024 | $8,836 +1.6% | $199,000 |
| 2023 | $8,699 | $199,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19601
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Northwest Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
- 3/10Riverside El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19601
- 742 Centre Ave