408 Hill Ave, Reading, PA 19606

Welcome to your dream home! This quality-built 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom stone and frame residence is nestled at the base of Mount Penn, offering a serene and private setting. Located on a low-traffic street at the edge of Mount Penn Borough, this well-maintained home is constructed with real stone, presenting an excellent opportunity for you to make it your own masterpiece. The main level boasts a spacious living room/ dining room combination adorned with a charming stone fireplace and mantle. An "Eat-In" kitchen equipped with an electric cooktop range, self-cleaning oven, dishwasher, and garbage disposal awaits your culinary creations. The 1st-floor carpet was replaced a few years ago, and according to the installer, underneath lies the beauty of oak hardwood floors, just waiting to be restored to their former glory. Step into the inviting Enclosed sun porch/ Family Room on the first level, leading to a back patio and an upper terrace level yard area. Perfect for entertaining, enjoy cookouts on the back patio and dine in the comfort of your enclosed back porch. This room features a window unit air conditioner to keep you cool in the summer heat, and a newly installed baseboard electric heater, to keep you toasty warm in the winter, and make this space available for "all year long" usage. The upper-level terrace area of the backyard offers a delightful sitting area oasis, with the possibility of adding a future deck for more enjoyment. The home's upper level accommodates three spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing ample space for your family's needs. The entry-level includes a den/office area and a powder room, which could serve as a great space for a home-based business like a beauty salon (subject to municipal approval). Additionally, there's an attached garage on this level for convenient parking and storage. There is also driveway parking available. Venture into the lower level, featuring a basement area with a pantry closet, a laundry area with a utility sink, and a workshop space with a built-in workbench. This level also houses the basement utilities and storage area, offering unlimited potential for customization. The home is equipped with central air conditioning and oil heat, with the option of gas conversion in the future as gas is available on the street. There is a pleasant scenic view of the surrounding mountains from the front porch. This is particularly appealing during the fall, when the foliage color change takes place. Property is a great value. It was priced below market value, to encourage maximum market participation, and hopefully result in a quick sale. Don't miss this incredible chance to own a charming split-level home surrounded by the beauty of nature and offering great privacy. Act now and seize the opportunity to create a lifetime of cherished memories in this wonderful property. Professional photography, floor plan sketch, and video were just added. Go take a look. Come see this home for yourself! Schedule your private showing starting Friday, 07/28/23. Don't let this gem slip away. Hurry and schedule your private showing today! Wow. 49 showings appointments for the 11 days this property was on the market. The Homesnap website advertising campaign registered 41,268 views, and 505 clicks. Zillow showed 8,253 views and 505 saves. Multiple offers were received. The highest and best offer was accepted 08/08/23. The winning offer had an escalation clause, that took the maximum offer price up to $250,000. This offer also included the buyer paying the seller's side of the 1% property transfer tax at settlement ($2,500). This is an equivalent net to the seller of $252,500, If you would like these kinds of results for your home sale, call us. Let's connect.