3 Reading Avenue

Frenchtown, NJ 08825

$750,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
Sq. Ft.
/ Sq. Ft.
Sq. Ft.
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Spectacular property overlooking the Delaware river. 1869 Italianate Victorian home with exquisite architectural features from its' original construction to its' renovations in recent years. This home has quite a story! Former owner and best-selling author, Elizabeth Gilbert, restored this beautiful property several years ago and features a renovated chef s kitchen, custom crown moldings, high ceilings, hardwood floors, decorative marble mantels, a steam shower, wine cellar, whimsical 3rd floor "skybrary"...Spectacular property overlooking the Delaware river. 1869 Italianate Victorian home with exquisite architectural features from its' original construction to its' renovations in recent years. This home has quite a story! Former owner and best-selling author, Elizabeth Gilbert, restored this beautiful property several years ago and features a renovated chef s kitchen, custom crown moldings, high ceilings, hardwood floors, decorative marble mantels, a steam shower, wine cellar, whimsical 3rd floor "skybrary" and cupola. The home has copper roofing, a wrap-around porch with a Brazilian Ipe deck, screened-in side porch, lovely gardens, barbeque and picnic patio. Detached heated garage with Tesla chargers. Located just outside the charming, vibrant village of Frenchtown, this property is a must-see!
  1. Listed by JESSICA GOODALE • KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE

Property Details for 3 Reading Avenue

Style
Victorian
Directions
Everittstown Hill Rd (Route 513) to Cedar Street, driveway on left
Days On Market
89
Primary Style
Victorian

Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE, JESSICA GOODALE

Sold By RIVER VALLEY REALTY LLC, BRADLEY SANFORD

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LISTING UPDATED: 07/24/2022 03:03 AM

Property Details for 3 Reading Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #3701030
Days on Market89
Taxes$17,787 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1869
Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,056 SF
CountyHunterdon County

Location

Listing Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE, JESSICA GOODALE

Sold By RIVER VALLEY REALTY LLC, BRADLEY SANFORD

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Building Information for 3 Reading Avenue

Stories-Year Built1869Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,056 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,575 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,093

Property Taxes

$1,482

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 3 Reading Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Middle/Jr High School: E.O.THOMAS
  • Grade School: E.O.THOMAS
  • High School: DEL.VALLEY
  • Active Days on Market: 85
  • Renovated Year: 2008
  • County #: Hunterdon
  • Town Name: Frenchtown Boro
  • Community Living: No
  • Block Identifier: 15
  • Listing Type: Exclusive Right to Sell
  • Color of Building: Beige
  • Street # Display: 3.0
  • In-Law Suite: No
  • # Parking Spaces: 4
  • County Or Parish: Hunterdon
  • Street Name: Reading Ave
  • Zip Code: 08825-1013
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assess Total Tax: *
  • Assess Amt Land Tax: *
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  • Acres Tax: *
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  • Tax Amount: $17,787
  • Street name Tax: *
  • Zip Code Tax: *
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  • City Code Tax: *
  • City Tax: *
  • Tax Amount Tax: *
  • Assessment Total: 497000.0
  • Tax ID For Property: 1911-00015-0000-00019-0000-
  • Tax Id Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Amount: $4
  • Tax Rate Tax: *
  • Tax Rate Year: 2020
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Year Tax: *
  • Lot ID Tax: *
  • Lot Size Tax: *
Parking
  • Parking/Driveway Description: Crushed Stone, Off-Street Parking
  • # Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Description: Detached Garage, Finished Garage, Garage Door Opener
Property
Lot Information
  • Appliances: CarbMDet, CookGas, Dishwshr, Disposal, Dryer, KitExhFn, RgOvGas, Refrig, SumpPump, Washer
  • Lot Description: Irregular Lot, Open Lot, Wooded Lot
  • Lot Identifier: 19
  • Approximate Lot Size: 108X280
  • Total Acres: 0.69
  • Construction Date/Year Built: 1869
  • Construction Date/Year Built Des: Approximate
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Bldg: 373200.0
  • Assessment Land: 123800.0
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan
  • Services: Cable TV Available
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas-Propane
  • Water: Public Water
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Handicap Modified: No
  • Heating: 2 Units, Baseboard - Electric, Baseboard - Hotwater, Multi-Zone
  • Fuel Type: Electric,OilAbIn
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No
  • Exterior Description: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Barbeque, Open Porch(es)
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: CODetect, FireExtg, CeilHigh, SecurSys, SmokeDet, Steam, WlkInCls, WndwTret
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Roof Description: Metal, See Remarks
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Bilco-Style Door, Finished-Partially, French Drain, Walkout
  • # Baths: 2.1
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Dim: 16x16
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Dim: 15x15
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Dim: 16x15
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Dim: 16x10
  • # Bedrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Dim: 16x18
  • Easement: Unknown
  • Family Room Dim: 16x18
  • Fireplace Desc: Wood Stove-Freestanding
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Kitchen Dim: 19x17
  • Kitchen Area: Center Island
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Basement Level Rooms: InsdEntr,Laundry,OutEntrn,SeeRem
  • Living Room Dim: 16x18
  • Dining Area: Formal Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Level 1 Rooms: DiningRm,Vestibul,FamilyRm,Kitchen,LivingRm,Screened,Toilet
  • Level 2 Rooms: 4 Or More Bedrooms, Bath(s) Other
  • Level 3 Rooms: Library
  • # Rooms: 9
  • Other Room 3: Library
  • Other Room 1 Level: Third
  • Other Room 4: Laundry Room
  • Other Room 2 Level: Basement
  • Other Room 5: Screened Patio/Porch
  • Other Room 3 Level: First
  • Other Room 6: Vestibul
  • Other Room 4 Level: First

Property History for 3 Reading Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 3 Reading Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$123,800Additions$373,200Total$497,000
Tax Record2022$18,021 ($1,502 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,880 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,880 SqFtStories2Lot Size30,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1865ZoningR-1CountyHUNTERDONAPN11 00015-0000-00019

Schools near 3 Reading Avenue

This home is within Delaware Valley Regional High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Edith Ort Thomas Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Delaware Valley Reg High School
Public9 to 12

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