1608 Lorraine Road

Closed 7/30/13
Closed 7/30/13
Exterior Front
Foyer
Living Room
Living Room
Sun Room
Living Room
Dining Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Half Bath
Library
Hallway
Master Bedroom
Walk-in Closet
Master Bathroom
Bathroom
Exterior Back
Exterior Front
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Last Sold Price
$237,500
4 beds2,640 sqft$90/sqft
1608 Lorraine Rd, Reading, PA 19604

Description

Rare Stone French Revival available for the first time in 34 years! Experience warmth, openness, & light that inspired this well known Artist owners. You will marvel at the large rooms w/random width hrdwd flrs. The main level features a wood paneled library, heated sunroom w/slate flr, expansive living room with wood fplce and grand dining room flanked w/2 built-in corner hutches. The Modern Kitchen is a culinary delight with an abundance of work spaces & warmth of the earthen tiled backsplash....Rare Stone French Revival available for the first time in 34 years! Experience warmth, openness, & light that inspired this well known Artist owners. You will marvel at the large rooms w/random width hrdwd flrs. The main level features a wood paneled library, heated sunroom w/slate flr, expansive living room with wood fplce and grand dining room flanked w/2 built-in corner hutches. The Modern Kitchen is a culinary delight with an abundance of work spaces & warmth of the earthen tiled backsplash. A lovely slate floor side porch off the kitchen offers a convenient place for dining outdoors. A day light walk out great room in the lower level is accented w/a stone fireplace & tiled floor surface. A large ensuite with dressing room & new bath with glass enclosed walk in shower. Spectacular Hall bath w/Whirlpool tub/shower. The adjacent BR is also large, 3rd BR on this level offers a sundeck. The 4th BR on 3rd flr offers priv. Bath, & 2 walk-ins(One Cedar lined). All information is reliable but not guaranteed.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by William J Sands • Sands & Company Real Estate
    P: (610) 376-9999 sands@parealestate.com

Property Details for 1608 Lorraine Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1003317048
Days on Market
96
Taxes
$6,481 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1939
Lot Size
0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
County
Berks County
Tax ID Number
17-5317-24-48-2941
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
French, Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
HAMPDEN HEIGHTS
Subdivision
HAMPDEN HEIGHTS (BERKS PA)
Cross Street
EXETER
Municipality
READING CITY
Total Parking Spaces
5
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Room Count
10
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,640.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
300.00
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

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Building Information for 1608 Lorraine Road

Stories2Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

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Property Information for 1608 Lorraine Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • 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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Assessed Value: $169,700
  • County Tax: $1,177
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $138,500
  • City Town Tax: $2,432
  • Land Assessed Value: $31,200
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Zoning: RES
  • Zoning Dscrp: Historic District,Residential
  • Tax Lot: 2941
  • School Tax: $2,871
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
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, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,640.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Description: .25 < .50 Acres
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Features: Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 1461778
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Street, Private
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Breakfast Area
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Roof, Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit, None
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 1608 Lorraine Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #367347813

$237,500—
Jul 30, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003317048

$237,500—
Jul 30, 2013

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1002452545

$249,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #367347813

$237,500
07/30/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003317048

$237,500
07/30/2013

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1002452545

$249,900

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

Public Records for 1608 Lorraine Road

Taxable ValueLand$31,200Additions$138,500Total$169,700
Tax Record2026$4,791 ($399 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,640 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939CountyBERKSAPN17531724482941Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1608 Lorraine Road

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Thirteenth & Union El School
Public - PK to 4
Northeast Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Reading Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Thirteenth & Union El School
PublicPK to 4

Northeast Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1608 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604
$237,500
4
2,640
11,761
1610 Lorraine Road, Reading, PA 19604
–
3
2,570
13,068
1605 Alsace Road, Reading, PA 19604
$214,900
3
2,512
12,632
1625 Union Street, Reading, PA 19604
–
4
3,128
16,117
1607 Alsace Road, Reading, PA 19604
$279,000
5
2,938
10,454
1621 Union Street, Reading, PA 19604
–
5
3,747
15,682

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