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426 W KING ST East Berlin, PA 17316
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Key Details
Sold Price $270,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,064 sqft
Price per Sqft $130
Subdivision East Berlin
MLS Listing ID PAAD2005740
Sold Date 08/31/22
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,064
Originating Board BRIGHT
Year Built 1790
Annual Tax Amount $4,524
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 10,890 Sqft
Acres 0.25
Property Description
East Berlin, a friendly, historic, colonial community where residents and visitors enjoy splendid structures that have stood the test of time. 426 West King Street is no exception, established in 1790, it is a stunning Brownstone. It was purchased by the State Senator, Thaddeus Stevens on April 1, 1832, and prior documents show it was a tavern named "Queen" or "Sign of the Indian Queen" prior to 1814. The home has been treasured and lovingly maintained. It features beautiful hardwood floors and wood beamed ceilings throughout. If you are someone who loves and appreciates historical homes, you won't want to pass this one by. It has all the historical details yet enjoys all the modern conveniences. A large addition features a full bath with laundry and a spacious family room with vaulted ceilings with wood cross beams and a natural gas fireplace. The family room overlooks exquisite gardens. The eat-in kitchen has all modern amenities and has a fireplace, which has been closed off, however maintains its original character. The kitchen opens to a side porch and private lawn area. The front room of the home currently serves as a home office however is large enough for living and formal dining. It has beautiful built-ins and a raised paneled wall where stairs lead to the second floor. At the top of the staircase is a wall of original built-ins and a hidden staircase to the walk-up attic where you'll have an abundance of storage space or room to finish, for expanded living. You'll enjoy the sun and shade in the side and back yard with the tranquil surroundings. There is a place to dine, a vegetable garden and a place to rest in the shade while listening to the waterfall over the fishpond. The yard is completely fenced in and there's off-street parking for 4 vehicles at the rear of the property. Although the home is in the Historic District there are NO restrictions on it being a historical home. The home is located on a lovely street within walking distance to the library, community center and the East Berlin Community Park.
Location
State PA
County Adams
Area East Berlin Boro (14310)
Zoning RESIDENTIAL
Rooms
Other Rooms Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Bathroom 1, Full Bath
Basement Drainage System, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partial, Sump Pump
Interior
Interior Features Formal/Separate Dining Room, Attic, Combination Dining/Living, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Gas/Propane
Equipment Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric
Fireplace Y
Appliance Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Porch(es), Patio(s), Balcony
Garage Spaces 4.0
Fence Board
Utilities Available Natural Gas Available, Cable TV
Water Access N
Roof Type Shingle,Asphalt
Accessibility None
Porch Porch(es), Patio(s), Balcony
Road Frontage Public
Total Parking Spaces 4
Garage N
Building
Lot Description Pond, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 2.5
Foundation Block, Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Level or Stories 2.5
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Bermudian Springs
Middle Schools Bermudian Springs
High Schools Bermudian Springs
School District Bermudian Springs
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 10004-0098---000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Estimated
Security Features Smoke Detector
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
Financing Cash,Conventional
Special Listing Condition Standard
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