Courtesy of Alison Burke, Keller Williams Platinum Realty – Wyomissing frontdesk1110@kw.com
Property Description
*PRICE ADJUSTMENT+ 1 year Home Warranty! $329,900 Welcome to 1611 Palm street, located in the highly desirable Hampden Heights neighborhood. This beautiful, one-of-a-kind home was designed by renowned American architect Miles Dechant, who also designed the Berks County Courthouse and iconic City Park Bandshell. So many special characteristics that make this home like no other! From the distinctive look of the Vermont slate roof and clinker bricks, copper downspouts, the character of the flagstone walk, porch and patio and the old-world charm of the brick archway and walk. In addition to that, there is an exceptional private garden space with a covered porch that is green throughout all seasons. Even on a cold winter day, you can bundle up and enjoy this striking evergreen space! This spacious 2 1/2 story brick colonial home has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and a partially finished basement. As you enter into the main floor, the many NEW double hung windows provide natural light to brighten your surroundings and lift your mood. On those chilly winter nights, cozy up in the living room in front of the wood burning fireplace. On the second floor, you will find 4 nicely sized bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The third level features a finished attic/5th bedroom space or exercise area, which currently includes a classic Cedar closet for extra storage. In the basement, discover the finished entertainment space with a private entrance via stairs to the backyard. The laundry room, utility room, and additional storage areas are also located in the basement. There is a 1 car attached garage and additional driveway parking behind the home, accessible via an alleyway. This home also features central air conditioning, new appliances, upgraded LVP flooring, new windows, upgraded electrical wiring. Experience the unique charm of an older home with modern updates making it a must see!
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Property Details and Features
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Basement
- Fully Finished
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Bathrooms
- 3 total bathrooms
- 2 bathrooms on all upper levels
- 2 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 1 half bathroom on main level
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Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms on upper levels
- 5 bedrooms
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Building
- 2,874 sqft living area
- 2,624 sqft above grade (finished)
- 250 sqft below grade (finished)
- Built in 1930
- Structure Type: Detached
- 2.5 levels
- Colonial
- Brick
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Cooling
- Central Air
- Electric
- Central A/C
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Fireplaces
- 1 fireplace
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Foundation
- Stone
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Garage
- 1 garage space
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Heating
- Oil
- Steam
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Listing
- 55 days on market
- $126 per sqft
- Property SubType: Single Family Residential
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Location
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: Berks
- MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
- Subdivision: Hampden Heights
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Lot
- 7,405 sqft
- Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- 0.17 acres
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Property
- Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
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Schools
- School District: READING
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Sewer
- Public Sewer
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Taxes
- City/Town Tax: $2,021
- City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $930
- County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
- School Tax: $1,999
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,951
- Tax Year: 2024
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Utilities
- Hot Water: Electric
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This content last updated on November 26, 2024 2:02PM.