1629 Museum Road

Closed 3/11/16Virtual Tour
Closed 3/11/16Virtual Tour
Exterior Side
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Exterior
Exterior Side
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Pool
Pool
Barn
Barn
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Living Room
Family Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
In-law Suite
Master Bedroom
Office / Study
Bedroom
Bedroom
In-law Suite
In-law Suite
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,851,057
9 beds7,920 sqft$234/sqft
1629 Museum Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.86 acresLot Size
1937Year Built
$234/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Own A Piece of History - the highly regarded Thun Family built this residence in 1939. The founder of Wyomissing Industries, the Borough of Wyomissing, among other financial and philanthropy ventures. A commanding brick property bestowing original staff quarters, multiple courtyards, stone patios, a greenhouse and a covered veranda connects the stone carriage house to the main house. The carriage house could be used as a guest/in-law residence or for a home business. This adjoins the garage and 2nd...Own A Piece of History - the highly regarded Thun Family built this residence in 1939. The founder of Wyomissing Industries, the Borough of Wyomissing, among other financial and philanthropy ventures. A commanding brick property bestowing original staff quarters, multiple courtyards, stone patios, a greenhouse and a covered veranda connects the stone carriage house to the main house. The carriage house could be used as a guest/in-law residence or for a home business. This adjoins the garage and 2nd story sport court which combined could fit 10-15 cars for collectors! A picket fence encloses the in-ground pool and spa with sprawling views of the tall woodlands and storybook grounds overlooking the Wyomissing Creek and trail system. This property boasts 31 rooms, 5 fireplaces, 9 bedrooms, 6 full and 2 half baths. Original leaded glass arched transoms above French doors, ornamental moldings, raised panel walls, arches and solid wood doors will transport you to the past! The Master suite can incorporate a sitting room, dressing room, separate baths, a sewing/hobby room and cedar room with built-ins! A modern kitchen built around the beautiful vintage cabinetry installed by the Thun's and complimented by stunning Quartz countertops! The staff quarters includes a separate entrance into the living room, a full-service kitchen, rear staircase to two bedrooms and a full bath!
  • Listed by: Eric J Miller 610.670.2770 Emiller@GoBerksCounty.com • RE/MAX Of Reading
Listing closed: 03/11/2016 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002711764

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,200,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

Wyomissing, PA

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Property Information for 1629 Museum Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $27,232 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 96-4396-15-73-0959
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Converted Barn, Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: OLD WYOMISSING
  • Municipality: WYOMISSING BORO
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 31
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 7,920.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Lot Size: 3.86 AC / 168,142 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: WYOMISSING AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397308
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Wyomissing Boro (10296)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Pond
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $663,300
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $534,700
  • Land Assessed Value: $128,600
  • Land Use Code: 133P
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 0959
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 6
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 6
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 7,920.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total SQFT: 7,920.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick, Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3006/6418/9224/300664189224_512_384_WM_KlTXV310rOXEPbee.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-6
  • # Bathrooms Full: 6
  • # Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Location Type: Pond
  • Parcel ID: 1593340
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Water Treat System, 2nd Kitchen, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Marble
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://view.paradym.com/3706399/prt/46
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Underground, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.BerksCountyUpscaleHomes.com

Property History for 1629 Museum Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 11, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002757858

$2,000,000—
Mar 11, 2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002711764

$1,851,057—
Jan 22, 2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #569115491

$1,851,057—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/11/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002757858

$2,000,000
03/11/2016

Closed

BRIGHT #1002711764

$1,851,057
01/22/2016

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #569115491

$1,851,057

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

Public Records for 1629 Museum Road

Taxable ValueLand$284,600Additions$789,300Total$1,073,900
Tax Record2026$16,820 ($1,402 / month)
Home Facts
Baths5Total Finished SqFt8,953 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,953 SqFtStories2Lot Size641,639 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1937CountyBERKSAPN96439615730959Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1629 Museum Road

This home is within Wyomissing Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wyomissing Hills El Center
Public - K to 4
West Reading El Center
Public - 5 to 6
Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School
Public - 7 to 12
Reading Sda Jr Academy
Private - K to 10
Rating
School
Distance
Wyomissing Hills El Center
PublicK to 4

West Reading El Center
Public5 to 6

Wyomissing Area Junior-Senior High School
Public7 to 12

Reading Sda Jr Academy
PrivateK to 10

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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$1,851,057
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