1611 Palm Street
Description
Welcome to 1611 Palm street, located in the highly desirable Hampden Heights neighborhood. This beautiful, one-of-a-kind home was designed by renowned American architect Miles Dechant, who also designed the Berks County Courthouse and iconic City Park Bandshell. So many special characteristics that make this home like no other! From the distinctive look of the Vermont slate roof and clinker bricks, copper downspouts, the character of the flagstone...PRICE ADJUSTMENT+ 1 year Home Warranty!" $329,900
Welcome to 1611 Palm street, located in the highly desirable Hampden Heights neighborhood. This beautiful, one-of-a-kind home was designed by renowned American architect Miles Dechant, who also designed the Berks County Courthouse and iconic City Park Bandshell. So many special characteristics that make this home like no other! From the distinctive look of the Vermont slate roof and clinker bricks, copper downspouts, the character of the flagstone walk, porch and patio and the old-world charm of the brick archway and walk. In addition to that, there is an exceptional private garden space with a covered porch that is green throughout all seasons. Even on a cold winter day, you can bundle up and enjoy this striking evergreen space! This spacious 2 1/2 story brick colonial home has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a partially finished basement. As you enter into the main floor, the many NEW double hung windows provide natural light to brighten your surroundings and lift your mood. On those chilly winter nights, cozy up in the living room in front of the wood burning fireplace. On the second floor, you will find 4 nicely sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The third level features a finished attic/5th bedroom space or exercise area, which currently includes a classic Cedar closet for extra storage. In the basement, discover the finished entertainment space with a private entrance via stairs to the backyard. The laundry room, utility room, and additional storage areas are also located in the basement. There is a 1 car attached garage and additional driveway parking behind the home, accessible via an alleyway. This home also features central air conditioning, new appliances, upgraded LVP flooring, new windows, upgraded electrical wiring. Experience the unique charm of an older home with modern updates making it a must see!
- Listed by Alison Burke • Keller Williams Platinum Realty - WyomissingP: (610)-568-2837 alison-burke@kw.com
Property Details for 1611 Palm Street
Property Details for 1611 Palm Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PABK2048878 |
| Days on Market | 61 |
| Taxes | $4,951 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 AC / 7,405 SF |
| County | Berks County |
Building Information for 1611 Palm Street
Property Information for 1611 Palm Street
- School District Name: READING
- School District County ID: 300200397169
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: BERKS
- MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $111,500
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $930
- Improvement Assessed Value: $90,000
- City Town Tax: $2,021
- Land Assessed Value: $21,500
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 112
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 0582
- School Tax: $1,999
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,874.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,153.00
- Total SQFT: 2,874.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Fully Finished
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 1461660
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Accessibility Features: None
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Steam
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
Property History for 1611 Palm Street
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Public Records for 1611 Palm Street
Schools near 1611 Palm Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 7 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thirteenth & Union El School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Northeast Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Southwest Middle School Public6 to 7 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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