1518 LORRAINE RD Active

Reading,PA 19604

$ 449900

4 Beds

4 Baths

3409 SqFt


Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,409 sqft

Price per Sqft $131

Subdivision Hampden Heights

MLS Listing ID PABK2048872

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 2,938

Originating Board BRIGHT

Year Built 1929

Annual Tax Amount $7,007

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 0.270 Acres

Acres 0.27

Lot Dimensions 0.00 x 0.00

Property Description

Step into a piece of history with this pristine stone home, a true testament to the craftsmanship of the Maier’s Bakery Family, who built this magnificent residence in 1929. Nestled in the highly desired Hampden Heights section of Northeast Reading, this center hall Colonial not only offers breathtaking panoramic views of Berks County but also a rich narrative of a past era.
Imagine the Maier Family, renowned for their bakery, meticulously planning and constructing this home with an eye for detail and quality. The original random-width pegged oak floors tell tales of family gatherings and celebrations, while the classic dining room, with its built-in corner cupboard, bay window, full chair rail, wainscoting, and crown molding, echoes the elegance of the past.
The spacious living room, featuring built-in cabinetry, and a cozy fireplace, invites you to relax and imagine the many stories shared by the fire over the decades. The gorgeously remodeled kitchen, now a chef’s dream, boasts a limestone backsplash, granite countertops, a new Dacor stovetop, custom cherry cabinets, and a heated tile floor. The attached sunroom/breakfast room, with its skylights, and enclosed private patio, offers a bright and inviting space to start your day.
Ascend the wrought-iron staircase to the upper level, where you’ll find three generous bedrooms, including one with a private patio, and two beautifully renovated full bathrooms. Each room radiates the distinctive charm and character of a past era, adding to the home’s unique appeal.
The lower level, once a hub of family activity, is now an entertainer’s paradise, boasting a large family/media room with a second fireplace, an antique bar, and a covered outdoor porch. Behind the family room is the fourth bedroom, originally known as “the maid’s quarters,” with its own entrance and a fully renovated bath.
Additional features include a spacious three car heated garage with built-in cabinetry, a newer Navien “on demand” hot water heater, 200 amp electric service and meticulously maintained heating systems. The property also includes an outdoor shed, and mature landscaping with native plants, perfect for additional storage and enjoying nature.
Located at the base of prominent Mt. Penn, this home is ideal for bikers, runners, and outdoor enthusiasts. Conveniently close to major highways to Philadelphia, Lancaster, and NYC, this historic gem offers the perfect blend of old world charm and modern convenience.
Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of history in Hampden Heights! This majestic home is waiting for you to create your own memories and continue its storied legacy.

Location

State PA

County Berks

Area Reading City (10201)

Zoning RESIDENTIAL

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Sitting Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 4,Kitchen,Bedroom 1,Sun/Florida Room,Laundry,Recreation Room

Basement Garage Access,Fully Finished,Outside Entrance,Heated,Interior Access,Poured Concrete,Rear Entrance,Walkout Level,Windows,Drainage System

Interior

Interior Features Attic,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Crown Moldings,Dining Area,Floor Plan - Traditional,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Kitchen - Island,Primary Bath(s),Skylight(s),Bathroom - Stall Shower,Wainscotting,Wood Floors,Other

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Hot Water,Radiant,Programmable Thermostat

Cooling Window Unit(s),Whole House Fan

Flooring Hardwood,Tile/Brick

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Stone

Inclusions kitchen refrigerator, kitchen barstools

Equipment Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Oven - Double,Refrigerator,Water Conditioner - Owned,Water Heater - High-Efficiency

Fireplace Y

Window Features Skylights

Appliance Built-In Microwave,Built-In Range,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Oven - Double,Refrigerator,Water Conditioner - Owned,Water Heater - High-Efficiency

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Main Floor

Exterior

Exterior Feature Enclosed,Porch(es),Patio(s),Screened

Garage Garage Door Opener,Garage - Rear Entry,Inside Access

Garage Spaces 7.0

Fence Wood,Other

Utilities Available Electric Available,Cable TV Available,Sewer Available,Water Available,Natural Gas Available

Waterfront N

Water Access N

View Street,Trees/Woods

Roof Type Slate,Shingle

Street Surface Black Top,Paved

Accessibility Doors - Swing In,Level Entry - Main

Porch Enclosed,Porch(es),Patio(s),Screened

Parking Type Attached Garage,Driveway,On Street,Off Street

Attached Garage 3

Total Parking Spaces 7

Garage Y

Building

Lot Description Corner,Landscaping

Story 2

Foundation Permanent,Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Traditional

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade,Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

High Schools Reading Senior

School District Reading

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 17-5317-32-48-1624

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source Assessor

Acceptable Financing Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA

Listing Terms Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA

Financing Conventional,Cash,FHA,VA

Special Listing Condition Standard

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