See Home Value
$497,000
House - Off Market

742 CENTRE AVE

READING, PA 19601
bedrooms
7 Beds
bathrooms
5 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
7129 Sqft
$497,000
RealtyHop Estimate
0.00%
Since Dec 1, 2023
National-US
Primary Model

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
7,129Ft²
Days on Market
59 days
Land Size
0.22 acres
Price per sqft
$70
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$713
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1890
Last updated: 8 months ago (Bright MLS #PABK2034054)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Nov 13, 2023 Sold to Wagner $497,000
Sold to Wagner
Oct 8, 2023 In contract -
In contract
Sep 10, 2023 Listed by Sands & Company Real Estate $497,000
Listed by Sands & Company Real Estate
Sep 30, 2016 Sold to Llc Mytmute2 $359,000
Sold to Llc Mytmute2
Aug 27, 2009 Sold to Darren M Curry $154,900
Sold to Darren M Curry

Property Highlights

Garage
Fireplace
With View

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Effective Year Built: 1890
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 0
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Exterior Walls Type: Wood
  • Floor Count: 3
  • Living Units: 1
  • Business/Commerical Units Count: 1
  • Basement Type: Unspecified basement
  • Basement Area: 2,359
  • Garage Type: Detached
  • Garage Square Area: 1,391
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Pool Type: Pool

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9,583
  • Total Building Area: 7,129
  • Gross Building Area: 7,129
  • Building Area: 7,129
  • Building Area Measurement: Gross Area

    Heating and Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: unknown
  • Heating: unknown
  • Heated Square Feet: 4,770
  • Heating Fuel Type: unknown

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: Municipal
  • Water Service: Municipal

Building

  • Property Class: Commercial
  • Land Acres: 0.22
  • Standard Land Use Code: Commercial/office/residential (mixed use)

Ownership

  • Current Owner : CHLOE WAGNER TRUST
  • Current Owner 2: WAGNER
  • Previous Owner : MYTMITE2 LLC
  • Owner Before Previous Owner: CURRY DAREEN M
  • Ownership Rights Codes: Trustee/Conservator
  • Current Owner Is a Corporation Indicator: Yes

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Reading School District
  • School Tax School District: 19
  • Census Tract: 000900

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 145307
  • Account Number: 14296700
  • District: 14
  • Parcel: 14-5307-58-64-8467
  • Block: 64
  • Municipality: READING CITY
  • Latitude: 40.3471
  • Longitude: -75.9311

    Address

  • Full Address: 742 Centre Ave
  • Address - House Number: 742
  • Address - Street Name: Centre
  • Address - Suffix Type: Ave
  • State: PA
  • City Name: Reading
  • Carrier Code: C008
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 2508
  • Zip Code: 19601

Valuation

    Tax

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $8,699
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 01

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $199,000
  • Market Land Value: $68,200
  • Market Improvement Value: $130,800

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $199,000
  • Assessed Land Value: $68,200
  • Assessed Improvements Value: $130,800

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Nov 08, 2023
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Nov 13, 2023
  • Current Sale Transaction ID: 11916004279
  • Current Sale Price: $497,000
  • Current Sale Document Type: Deed
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 33392
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Sep 30, 2016
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Sep 27, 2016
  • Previous Sale Amount: $359,000
  • Previous Sale Document Type: Deed



Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes
House
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,796 ft²
$154/ft²
$430,000 May 5, 2023
$430,000 Aug 11, 2023
-
House
4 Beds
5 Baths
-
$450,000 Aug 6, 2020
$450,000 Sep 15, 2020
-
House
4 Beds
6 Baths
3,140 ft²
$183/ft²
$574,900 Aug 5, 2023
-
-
Commercial
Loft
-
-
$445,000 Aug 17, 2022
-
$250/mo
Commercial
Loft
-
-
$428,000 Mar 25, 2023
-
$704/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 742 Centre Avenue built and last sold?
The property at 742 Centre Avenue was built in 1890 and last sold on Nov 8, 2023 for $497,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 742 Centre Avenue is $501,970.
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Homes that are comparable to 742 Centre Avenue include a house property at 901 North 3rd Street, a commercial property at 722 Spring Street, 417 Walnut Street.

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