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742 Centre Ave, 
Reading, PA 19601

$497,000


7

Beds


5

Baths


7,129

Sq Ft


Single Family

Sold

Listed by

Sean Devine

William J Sands

Bought with United Real Estate Strive 212

Sands & Company Real Estate

MLS#

PABK2034054

Source:

BRIGHTMLS

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About This Home

742 Centre Ave

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

5 Baths

7 Bedrooms

Built in 1888

Price Summary

497,000

$69 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

PABK2034054

Sold:

November 8, 2023


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

7

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

5

Full Bathrooms:

4

Interior

Living Area:

7,129 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Victorian

Building Area:

7,129 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1888


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

9,583


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$497,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$69 per Sq. Ft.

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