136 Robeson Street
Description
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
- Listed by William J Sands • Sands & Company Real EstateP: (610) 376-9999 sands@parealestate.com
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1Property Information for 136 Robeson 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
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $94,700
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $854
- Improvement Assessed Value: $84,500
- City Town Tax: $1,717
- Land Assessed Value: $10,200
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 133
- Zoning: R-3
- Zoning Dscrp: Queen Anne Historical District
- Tax Lot: 0149
- School Tax: $1,698
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Single Room Units Count: 0
- One Bedroom Units Count: 1
- Two Bedroom Units Count: 0
- Three Bedroom Units Count: 0
- Other Units: Unit 1,Unit 2
- Units Leased Count: 2
- Type: Unit 1
- Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
- Beds Total: 5
- Half Baths Count: 1
- Full Baths Count: 1
- Total Rooms: 8
- Type: Unit 2
- Unit Type Occupied YN: Yes
- Level: 2
- Beds Total: 1
- Full Baths Count: 1
- Total Rooms: 4
- Operating Expense: $26,420
- Annual Rental Income: $37,800
- Income Includes: Apartment Rentals
- Existing Lease Type: Yearly
- Building Units Total: 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,668.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,668.00
- Total SQFT: 2,668.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 1455924
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Parking Lot
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Accessibility Features: None
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.parealestate.com
Property History for 136 Robeson Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK2056312 | $399,999 | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK2055684 | $320,000 | — |
| May 31, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1863704663 | $320,000 | — |
| May 31, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1863704663 | $320,000 | +8.3% / yr |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK2056312 | — | |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK2055684 | — | |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2056312 | $325,000 | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2055684 | $325,000 | — |
| Jul 10, 2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #554121366 | $145,000 | — |
| Jul 10, 2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #554121366 | $145,000 | — |
| Jul 10, 2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002580268 | $145,000 | — |
| Jul 10, 2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002580318 | $145,000 | — |
| Jun 3, 2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002580268 | — | |
| Jun 3, 2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002580318 | — | |
| Apr 19, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002580268 | $260,000 | — |
| Apr 19, 2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002580318 | $260,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK2056312 | $399,999 |
| 06/16/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PABK2055684 | $320,000 |
| 05/31/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1863704663 | $320,000 |
| 05/31/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1863704663 | $320,000 +8.3% / yr |
| 04/29/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK2056312 | — |
| 04/29/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PABK2055684 | — |
| 04/23/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2056312 | $325,000 |
| 04/10/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2055684 | $325,000 |
| 07/10/2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #554121366 | $145,000 |
| 07/10/2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #554121366 | $145,000 |
| 07/10/2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002580268 | $145,000 |
| 07/10/2015 | Closed BRIGHT #1002580318 | $145,000 |
| 06/03/2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002580268 | — |
| 06/03/2015 | Pending BRIGHT #1002580318 | — |
| 04/19/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002580268 | $260,000 |
| 04/19/2015 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002580318 | $260,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 136 Robeson Street
Schools near 136 Robeson Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Riverside El School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Northwest Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
St Margaret School PrivatePK to 8 |
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 136 Robeson Street, Reading, PA 19601 | $320,000 | 6 | 2 | 2,668 | 3,920 |
$69,900 | 4 | 2 | 1,884 | 1,742 | |
– | 5 | 1 | 1,872 | 1,742 | |
– | – | – | 25,754 | – | |
$950,000 | – | – | 71,100 | 129,373 | |
$81,000 | – | – | 2,601 | 1,307 | |
$49,900 | 4 | 1 | 1,696 | 1,307 | |
$151,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,606 | 1,306 | |
$49,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,010 | 1,307 | |
$25,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,010 | 1,307 | |
$55,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,144 | 1,307 | |
$75,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,072 | 1,307 | |
$65,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,028 | 1,306 | |
$82,297 | 5 | 1 | 1,696 | 1,307 | |
$60,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,512 | 1,306 | |
$90,000 | 5 | 1 | 1,288 | 1,307 |
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