3 Reading Avenue
3 Reading Avenue
Frenchtown, NJ 08825
$750,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,880 Sq. Ft.
$260 / Sq. Ft.
2,880
Sq. Ft.
$260
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 7/23/21
Closed 7/23/21
Description
Eat. Pray. Live. Here! Just over an hour’s drive from NYC or Philadelphia, overlooking the Delaware River, with views of the Pennsylvania Palisades, a magnificent home with a rich and storied past awaits you. Nestled high atop a hillside above the vibrant and charming village of Frenchtown, NJ, this Italianate, Victorian home was built in 1869 for Joseph Reading, a prosperous town merchant turned adventurer and author who penned several books about his experiences in Gabon, West Africa where he built...Eat. Pray. Live. Here! Just over an hour’s drive from NYC or Philadelphia, overlooking the Delaware River, with views of the Pennsylvania Palisades, a magnificent home with a rich and storied past awaits you. Nestled high atop a hillside above the vibrant and charming village of Frenchtown, NJ, this Italianate, Victorian home was built in 1869 for Joseph Reading, a prosperous town merchant turned adventurer and author who penned several books about his experiences in Gabon, West Africa where he built a second home and traveled extensively. The energy of international affairs and the power of the written word must have permeated the property, as in recent years, NY Times best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert purchased, renovated and called it home. The infusion of her creativity and love is evident throughout the property, the pinnacle of which is a magical cupola space atop a 1400 square foot, whimsically handcrafted “skybrary” that would inspire anyone to their highest creative endeavors! Inside, the regal elegance and quality craftsmanship of the home is felt throughout and features a renovated chef’s kitchen, custom crown moldings, high ceilings, hardwood floors, decorative marble mantels, a steam shower and wine cellar. Outside, there are many places to enjoy nature’s beauty; taking in the view on the wrap-around porch featuring Brazilian Ipe decking, dining on the screened-in porch surrounded by beautiful gardens or barbequing on the picnic patio. The grounds are further adorned with sculptures acquired by Ms. Gilbert from her worldly travels. Car enthusiasts or creatives of the tinkering variety will be especially excited about the ample, heated garage (Tesla chargers installed and included with sale). Now, the splendor and delight of this property’s “story” continues and you could be the author of it’s next chapters! What “Big Magic” might you create here? I invite you to find out!
- Listed by Jessikah Goodale • Keller Williams Real Estate-DoylestownP: 9083347128 jessikahgoodale@kw.com
Property Details for 3 Reading Avenue
Tax ID Number
11-00015-00019
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOANo
Entry Floor Number1
Structure TypeDetached
StyleVictorian
Levels/Stories3
Location
Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown, Jessikah Goodale
Sold By River Valley Realty, LLC, Bradley J Sanford
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LISTING UPDATED: 08/25/2022 03:13 PM
Property Details for 3 Reading Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | NJHT106982 |
| Days on Market | 83 |
| Taxes | $17,788 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1869 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 AC / 30,240 SF |
| County | Hunterdon County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown, Jessikah Goodale
Sold By River Valley Realty, LLC, Bradley J Sanford
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Building Information for 3 Reading Avenue
Stories3Year Built1869Building Size-Lot Size0.69 AC / 30,240 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
The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
Property Information for 3 Reading Avenue
Location
Location
- Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
- School District Name: DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 300200396153
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: EDITH ORT THOMAS (HUNTERDON NJ)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: EDITH ORT THOMAS (HUNTERDON NJ)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL H.S. (HUNTERDON NJ)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: HUNTERDON
- MLS Area: Frenchtown Boro (21011)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: Yes
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Property Manager Y/N: No
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2020
- Tax Assessed Value: $497,000
- Year Assessed: 2020
- County Tax: $0
- Improvement Assessed Value: $373,200
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $123,800
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: Yes
- Land Use Code: 0
- Zoning: R-1
- Tax Lot: 00019
- School Tax: $0
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Library, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Half Bath, Screened Porch
- Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
- Year Major Reno Remodel: 2007
- Building Level Count: 4
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,880.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,880.00
- Total SQFT: 2,880.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Floors In Unit Count: 3
- Main Entrance Orientation: West
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Roof: Copper
- Wall and Ceiling Types: High
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Basement Type: Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Windows
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 108.00 x 280.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Irregular, Landscaping, Partly Wooded
- Road Surface Type: Stone
- Parcel ID: 3703556
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Soaking Tub, Stall Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Wine Storage, Wood Stove, Other, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Flue for Stove, Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Six Burner Stove, Washer, Water Heater
- Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector
- Window Features: Wood Frame
- Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: BBQ Grill
- Outdoor Living Structures: Screened, Wrap Around, Porch(es)
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Cable TV Available, Phone Available, Propane, Other
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Baseboard - Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas Available, Oil
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: CORE Association of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.jgoodalerealestate.com
Property History for 3 Reading Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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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 |
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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