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Reading,PA 19601
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home, Multi-Family
Sub Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,668 sqft
Price per Sqft $121
MLS Listing ID PABK2055684
Style Tudor
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,668
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1913
Annual Tax Amount $4,268
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 3,920 Sqft
Acres 0.09
Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00
Property Sub-Type Twin/Semi-Detached
Property Description
Opportunity knocks with this rare multi-unit investment!
136 Robeson Street- features an architecturally significant large 5-bedroom private residence (leased @ $2250 per month plus utilities until 09/30/2025 ) with an attached 2-car carriage house. Tenants pays all utilities except water, sewer and trash which is paid by the landlord. Heating boiler was recently replaced. Additionally, there is a charming 1-bedroom apartment above the garage leased @ $900 per month till April 30, 2026. This unit has its own heating system and tenant pays all utilities except water, sewer and trash .
Additional Information:
Enchanting 1913 Tudor Revival mini- mansion. The property was designed by Architect Edward Z. Scholl. The striking half-timbered, stucco and brick facade captures the essence of traditional Tudor Revival architecture. The steep roof adds a distinctive silhouette reminiscent of the Medieval Tudor period. The property has a stunning curb appeal!
You will marvel at the timeless charm and ornate details that reflect the artistry of its bygone era. As you enter this impressive residence through a heated tiled sunroom with period Mercer tilework from Doylestown This charming space is enveloped with windows and is accented by a beautiful fireplace . Step inside the paneled wood foyer you will be impressed by the open staircase . To the right is a striking living room which boasts a coffered ceiling, a 2nd fireplace, and double French doors with access to the covered front porch. On the opposite side of the entrance hall is a spacious formal dining room with built-in China cabinets.
The bright remodeled kitchen includes a peninsula island with breakfast bar. The kitchen provides access to the driveway and to a private rear courtyard patio. The upper levels offer 5 spacious bedrooms, one featuring a whimsical Romeo and Juliet balcony. The current owner walled off the access to the apartment but could easily be opened up in the future to provides opportunities for use as a home office, artist studio, or additional living space for guests or family if owner occupied down the road .
There are two separately deeded homes that are attached and designed to look like its one large Mansion. The seller purchased them as a 6-unit package and it's the seller's desire to sell as a package for first 30 days. The Seller will entertain offers to sell them separately. 136 Robeson would make an ideal Owner-Occupied residence with 2 car garage plus a rental income from the carriage house apartment after the lease terms expire.
134 Robeson Street-4 unit) MLS # PABK2055682 adjacent attached semi-detached Tudor Revival dwelling with 4 licensed income-producing rental units!
Property overlooks the Famous Stirling Mansion. Its adjacent to the trendy Centre Park District without the restrictions of a Historic Architectural Review Board . Your tenants will enjoy the close proximity to the Centre Park Historic District with its park Events, Historic House and Garden tours and its well is well attended Christmas house tour!
The sale will be part of the Seller's 1031 Like-kind Exchange
Location
State PA
County Berks
Area Reading City (10201)
Zoning R-3
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry
Garage Spaces 1.0
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Total Parking Spaces 1
Garage Y
Building
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Tudor
Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Reading
Others
Tax ID 15-5307-49-66-0149
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Acceptable Financing Cash,Conventional
Listing Terms Cash,Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard