708 Centre Ave

Reading, PA 19601

$525,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
6,080 Sq. Ft.
$86 / Sq. Ft.
6,080
Sq. Ft.
$86
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 4/28/22
Closed 4/28/22

Description

1916 was a great year to build a home. Reading was thriving and business was good, especially for the barons of eastern Pennsylvania. 708 Centre Avenue, located in Reading, PA is one of the beneficiaries of that era. This grand structure is now used as a professional office and corporate headquarters for a local software company. Due to executive transition, this architectural treasure is now available for your comfortable residency and or professional endeavor(s). The Regency Revival architecture...1916 was a great year to build a home. Reading was thriving and business was good, especially for the barons of eastern Pennsylvania. 708 Centre Avenue, located in Reading, PA is one of the beneficiaries of that era. This grand structure is now used as a professional office and corporate headquarters for a local software company. Due to executive transition, this architectural treasure is now available for your comfortable residency and or professional endeavor(s). The Regency Revival architecture where the exterior is clean and stately and the interior invokes awe and wonder of times past, is sure to please. Quality and character abound in this rare early 20th century custom built "masterpiece". Upon entering the two-plus story main entry you will be welcomed by a grand sweeping stairway and stunning "Centre" hallway. You most certainly will appreciate the attention to detail and craftsmanship. From the remarkable rope accent on the stair rise to the exceptional iron work and hard wood of the banister, to the full ornate crown moldings appearing as though they were just installed, this ROOM is a work of art! A set of double doors will invite you in to a 20' x30' living room with gas fireplace, 12 foot plus ceiling with its own individual crown molding design indicative of the age. This grand room offers many options with its size, location and prominence. Going back through the grand hall up a few steps to the right is the formal den or executive office. The light oak floors of this room combine well with the rich mahogany walls and marble gas fueled fireplace, providing a comfortable and peaceful setting that is hard to match. To complete this executive office suite there is a multi-purpose storage closet and a former walk-in safe, now a climate controlled computer server area. The remaining area of the upper-first floor consists of the formal dining room with bay window , the kitchen with adjoining expansion area, and a private set of stairs leading upstairs. The second floor consists of 6 private bedrooms, three baths and numerous dressing areas, storage rooms or potential libraries. One finished room on the third floor leads to a full "attic" where one can access many of the ceiling areas of the second floor rooms, convenient for utilities and mechanical support. There is even a pully system for raising and lowering the main chandelier in the "Centre" hall for its annual cleaning and maintenance. Outside there is a knee wall running the full length of the frontage on Centre Avenue and down Oley Street to the gate at the two-plus car garage. Next to the garage off Oley Street is a driveway leading to the rear parking lot, large enough to accommodate 14 vehicles. Inside the garage is a high quality, natural gas driven Uninterruptible Power Source , to supply electricity and keep your business running. This exquisite property is located in the Centre Park Historic District, which helps to protect the integrity of neighborhood and one's investment.

Property Details for 708 Centre Avenue

Tax ID Number
14-5307-58-74-0118
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional, Georgian, Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
LISTING UPDATED: 04/28/2022 04:31 PM

Property Details for 708 Centre Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #PABK2004050
Days on Market177
Taxes$10,107 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1916
Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Of Reading

Sold By Pagoda Realty

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Building Information for 708 Centre Avenue

Stories2Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,401 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,559

Property Taxes

$842

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 708 Centre Avenue

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: NORTHWEST (BERKS PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: READING SENIOR (BERKS PA)
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2004
  • Tax Assessed Value: $231,200
  • County Tax: $1,770
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $141,400
  • City Town Tax: $4,191
  • Land Assessed Value: $89,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 4113
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: Yes
  • Historic Designation ID: CENTRE PARK
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Tax Lot: 0118
  • School Tax: $4,145
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Recreation Room, Bathroom 3, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Lower 3, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 2004
  • Building Level Count: 3
  • Total Finished SQFT: 6,080.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 6,080.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Floors In Unit Count: 2
  • Elevators Count: 0
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Northeast
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8010/0822/0774/801008220774_512_384_WM_MQZI-wqRCkI1CH_P.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, High
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Workshop, Other
  • Basement Finished Percent: 20.00
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • 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-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 4
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Garage(s)
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: State, City/County
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Parcel ID: 1454544
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage, Parking Lot
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Lot - # of Spaces: 14
  • Parking Features: Paved Parking, Paved Driveway, Private, Surface, Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Oversized, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-Ins, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Curved Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Studio, Wet/Dry Bar, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Marble, Mantel(s), Equipment, Screen, Other
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Above Ground, Cable TV, Electric Available, Multiple Phone Lines, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 708 Centre Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1499909399

$525,000

+0.5% / yr

Apr 28, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2004050

$525,000—
Mar 18, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2004050

—
Feb 12, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2004050

—
Jan 26, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PABK2004050

—
Sep 8, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2004050

$595,000—
Oct 22, 2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244079618

$485,000—
Jun 25, 2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PABK323150

$485,000—
Jun 25, 2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK323150

$485,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1499909399

$525,000

+0.5% / yr

04/28/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2004050

$525,000
03/18/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2004050

—
02/12/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2004050

—
01/26/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PABK2004050

—
09/08/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2004050

$595,000
10/22/2004

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #244079618

$485,000
06/25/2004

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PABK323150

$485,000
06/25/2004

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK323150

$485,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 708 Centre Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$89,800Additions$141,400Total$231,200
Tax Record2025$6,275 ($523 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt7,324 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,324 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,492 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1916CountyBERKSAPN14530758740118

Schools near 708 Centre Avenue

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Riverside El School
Public - PK to 4
Northwest Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Reading Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Southwest Middle School
Public - 6 to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Riverside El School
PublicPK to 4

Northwest 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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