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Property Description
Opportunity knocks with this rare multi-unit investment! 136 Robeson Street- features an architecturally significant large 5-bedroom private residence (leased @ $2250 per month plus utilities until 09/30/2025 ) with an attached 2-car carriage house. Tenants pays all utilities except water, sewer and trash which is paid by the landlord. Heating boiler was recently replaced. Additionally, there is a charming 1-bedroom apartment above the garage leased @ $900 per month till April 30, 2026. This unit has its own heating system and tenant pays all utilities except water, sewer and trash . Additional Information: Enchanting 1913 Tudor Revival mini- mansion. The property was designed by Architect Edward Z. Scholl. The striking half-timbered, stucco and brick facade captures the essence of traditional Tudor Revival architecture. The steep roof adds a distinctive silhouette reminiscent of the Medieval Tudor period. The property has a stunning curb appeal! You will marvel at the timeless charm and ornate details that reflect the artistry of its bygone era. As you enter this impressive residence through a heated tiled sunroom with period Mercer tilework from Doylestown This charming space is enveloped with windows and is accented by a beautiful fireplace . Step inside the paneled wood foyer you will be impressed by the open staircase . To the right is a striking living room which boasts a coffered ceiling, a 2nd fireplace, and double French doors with access to the covered front porch. On the opposite side of the entrance hall is a spacious formal dining room with built-in China cabinets. The bright remodeled kitchen includes a peninsula island with breakfast bar. The kitchen provides access to the driveway and to a private rear courtyard patio. The upper levels offer 5 spacious bedrooms, one featuring a whimsical Romeo and Juliet balcony. The current owner walled off the access to the apartment but could easily be opened up in the future to provides opportunities for use as a home office, artist studio, or additional living space for guests or family if owner occupied down the road . There are two separately deeded homes that are attached and designed to look like its one large Mansion. The seller purchased them as a 6-unit package and it's the seller's desire to sell as a package for first 30 days. The Seller will entertain offers to sell them separately. 136 Robeson would make an ideal Owner-Occupied residence with 2 car garage plus a rental income from the carriage house apartment after the lease terms expire. 134 Robeson Street-4 unit) MLS # PABK2055682 adjacent attached semi-detached Tudor Revival dwelling with 4 licensed income-producing rental units! Property overlooks the Famous Stirling Mansion. Its adjacent to the trendy Centre Park District without the restrictions of a Historic Architectural Review Board . Your tenants will enjoy the close proximity to the Centre Park Historic District with its park Events, Historic House and Garden tours and its well is well attended Christmas house tour! The sale will be part of the Seller's 1031 Like-kind Exchange
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 136 Robeson St
General
- Sold For: $320,000
- Taxes: $4,268 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Duplex
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2055684
- Added to Site: 316 day(s) ago
Interior
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway, Parking Lot
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry
Location
- Area: Reading City (10201)
- Municipality: READING CITY
- County: Berks
- Driving Directions: Rt12 North to Rt61 North Exit, Right on Robeson, Property on Left, or Use GPS
School Information
- School District: Reading
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Tudor
- Architectural Style: Tudor
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Square Feet: 2,668
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,668 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,668 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1913
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2
- 1 Bedroom Units: 1
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Unit 1
- Bedrooms: 5
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Unit 2
- Bedrooms: 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,920
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning: R-3
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $121.81
- Operating Expenses: $26,419
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,698
- City/TownTax: $1,717
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $854
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $94,700
- Tax Amount: $4,268
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2668
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 149
Listed by Sands & Company Real Estate, William J Sands
Sold by Sands & Company Real Estate, Mark David Crystal
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Schools
Schools serving 136 Robeson St
School District:Reading School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Northwest Middle School 1000 North Front Street, Reading, PA 19601 | 5-8 | 0.1 mi |
Riverside El School 1400 Centre Avenue, Reading, PA 19601 | PK-4 | 0.3 mi |
Reading Senior High School 801 North 13th Street, Reading, PA 19604 | 9-12 | 1.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 136 Robeson St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/16/2025
Sold
$320,000
-1.54%
MLS
4/10/2025
Listed
$325,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
136 Robeson Street, Reading, PA 19601 (MLS# PABK2055684) is a Duplex property that was sold at $320,000 on June 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 136 Robeson Street? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

