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  • $346,800

    229 Madison Ave, Reading, PA 19605

    5beds
    2,917sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1829
    0.59 Acres Lot
    $346,800 Zestimate®
    $119/sqft
    $3,082 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $346,800

    $309,000 - $385,000

    $3,082/mo

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    What's special

    * Reduced - Enjoy the Summer Blooms! * Opportunity awaits you to own a slice of history dating back to the 1700's. The historic Jacob Habernacker Homestead House at 229 Madison Ave was erected in the early 1800's and has been lovingly restored and cared for over the centuries by thoughtful owners who delighted in maintaining it's original splendor. From the hardwood floors to the grand fireplace in the dining room, you will admire the rustic touches blended with modern conveniences. The home's front door entrance leads you through the dining room, living room and eat-in 35-handle kitchen with breakfast bar. Laundry room and full bath provide convenience on the main level. Moving to the lower level you will find a finished family room perfect for movie or game nights. The lower level also has unfinished dry storage, a ground cellar, and furnace room. There is walk-up access to the rear yard, too. Upper level provides the (4) sleeping rooms. The main bedroom was enlarged, combining (2) of the sleeping rooms and separated with a lovely arched doorway. This is an ideal arrangement for parent's sleeping room and nursery, or a main bedroom with den. Additional (2) bedrooms and a large full bath complete the upper level. Stepping outside one of the bedrooms you'll enjoy the covered patio that overlooks the picturesque yard and in-ground pool. Through the 4th bedroom is the walk-up steps to the 3rd floor which provides a finished 5th bedroom, office or off-season storage room. The lovely half-acre park-like grounds provide a 2 car detached garage, in-ground pool, pool shed, gardening shed and root cellar, nestled among mature landscaping and foliage. The pool has been professionally opened and closed. Sellers will provide the new owners a complete title search and architectural analysis of the home that was completed by a professional historic and cultural resources company in 2004. Sellers will also provide the new owners a 1-year HMS home warranty with acceptable Agreemen

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • Wall
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator
    Features
    • CeilngFan(s), Water Treat System, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,917 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Stucco
    Lot
    • Size: 0.59 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 66530816844711

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Traditional, Farmhouse/National Folk
    Materials
    • Stone
    Condition
    • Year built: 1829

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Reading

    Other

    Other facts
    • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning
    • Architectural Style: Traditional, Farmhouse/National Folk
    • Heating YN: Y
    • Bathrooms Half: 0
    • Property Type: Residential
    • Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
    • Structure Type: Detached
    • Bathrooms Full: 2
    • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
    • Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
    • Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Water Treat System, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry
    • Below Grade Fin SQFT: 350
    • Tax Annual Amount: 5563.0
    • Above Grade Fin SQFT: 2567
    • Tax Lot: 4711
    • Standard Status: Active
    • Type of Parking: Driveway
    • Total SQFT Source: Estimated

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/29/2019Sold$170,000-20.9%$58/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/30/2018Price change$215,000-6.5%$74/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Of Reading #1003285379 Report a problem
    6/14/2018Price change$230,000-11.5%$79/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Of Reading #1003285379 Report a problem
    5/11/2018Price change$259,900-7.1%$89/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Of Reading #1003285379 Report a problem
    3/15/2018Price change$279,900-6.7%$96/sqft
    Source: Re/Max Of Reading #1003285379 Report a problem
    10/22/2017Listed for sale$299,900$103/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Of Reading #7072193 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$6,841 +8.5%$131,000
    2024$6,307 +6.5%$131,000
    2023$5,920 +1.7%$131,000
    2022$5,821 +2.4%$131,000
    2021$5,684 $131,000
    2020$5,684 +2.2%$131,000
    2019$5,563 +1.8%$131,000
    2018$5,465 +1.9%$131,000
    2017$5,362 +237.6%$131,000
    2016$1,588 $131,000
    2015$1,588 $131,000
    2014-- $131,000
    2013-- $131,000
    2012-- $131,000
    2011-- $131,000
    2010-- $131,000
    2009-- $131,000
    2008-- $131,000
    2007-- $131,000
    2006-- $131,000
    2005-- $131,000
    2004-- $131,000 +9%
    2003-- $120,200
    2002-- $120,200
    2000-- $120,200

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    Neighborhood: 19605

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • High: Muhlenberg
    • District: Muhlenberg

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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