1405 Hill Road

Closed 4/28/17
Closed 4/28/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$176,000
6 beds4,400 sqft
1405 Hill Rd, Reading, PA 19602
TownhouseProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1895Year Built
$40/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Historic Old World Victorian 1893, has all the bells & whistles. This home was built by De Benneville Keim who was a Reading native and a journalist for the New York Herald, and also a reporter for the Union and President Grant. Your first impression of 1405 Hill Road is AWE ? A spectacular front with perennial gardens and a wraparound front porch. A grand entrance into a gorgeous vestibule with impressive bevel glass doors. The foyer continues to amaze with a high ceiling and a chandelier from a...Historic Old World Victorian 1893, has all the bells & whistles. This home was built by De Benneville Keim who was a Reading native and a journalist for the New York Herald, and also a reporter for the Union and President Grant. Your first impression of 1405 Hill Road is AWE ? A spectacular front with perennial gardens and a wraparound front porch. A grand entrance into a gorgeous vestibule with impressive bevel glass doors. The foyer continues to amaze with a high ceiling and a chandelier from a by gone day. The large and gracious living room with hardwood floors, chandelier, decorative fireplace and pocket doors adds to the lifestyle of a classic beauty. The dining room, with a butler's pantry, speaks volumes for family and friends with fun entertaining. The kitchen boasts granite countertops and all stainless steel appliances, and will make a simple meal seem grand. The laundry room is bright & very convenient to the courtyard and patio that opens up to Mt Penn Preserve. The 2nd floor is spectacular consisting of 3 very large bedrooms with 2 full baths with stone walls. The 3rd floor has an amazing Turret that each season brings breathtaking views. There is also 3 more large bedrooms and another full bath. Enjoy the elegance of this home that was built to last forever. This home was totally renovated including new roofs in 2015. Call today to schedule your private tour!
  • Listed by: Tim Bisbano 610.468.1227 tbisbano@kw.com • Pagoda Realty
Listing closed: 04/28/2017 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003261297

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Property Information for 1405 Hill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,687 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 16-5317-18-20-7053
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Style: Victorian
  • Levels/Stories: 3+
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: CLYMER
  • Municipality: READING CITY
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 9
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 4,400.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1895
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $62,500
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $36,200
  • Land Assessed Value: $26,300
  • Land Use Code: 121D
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 7053
Rooms
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
  • Stories: Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 19
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 18
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 16
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 18
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 13
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Room 6
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 18
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 20
Room 8
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 10
  • Room Description: 5THBED
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 12
  • Room Description: 6THBED
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,400.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 4,400.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Shingle, Slate
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Property Attached Y/N: true
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: .
  • Lot Features: Sloping
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1460636
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
  • Parking Features: Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1405 Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 28, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #597435462

$176,000

+15.9% / yr

Apr 28, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003261297

$176,000—
Feb 8, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003261297

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/28/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #597435462

$176,000

+15.9% / yr

04/28/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003261297

$176,000
02/08/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003261297

—

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Public Records for 1405 Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$26,300Additions$36,200Total$62,500
Tax Record2026$1,764 ($147 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,248 SqFtStories3Lot Size3,920 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1893CountyBERKSAPN16531718207053Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1405 Hill Road

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sixteenth & Haak El School
Public - PK to 4
Central Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Reading Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Central Catholic High School
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Sixteenth & Haak El School
PublicPK to 4

Central Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Central Catholic High School
Private9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1405 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602
$176,000
6
4,400
3,920
1403 Hill Road, Unit R, Reading, PA 19602
–
–
–
–
6,098
1407 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602
$325,000
–
–
3,478
3,920
1409 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602
$290,000
–
–
3,418
3,920
1411 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602
–
4
1
3,550
3,920
1403 Hill Road, Reading, PA 19602
–
4
3,142
16,117

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