Circa 1840 Victorian - The best of both worlds awaits you! Original floors, & wavy glass windows enhance the character of this home. Beautiful, inviting, light filled home which has had thoughtful renovations in the kitchen & all baths, keeping with the period of this special home. ''Spacious and gracious'' best describes the main floor with nice size rooms and excellent traffic flow. Powder room on first floor has plumbing installed for a shower if/when, wanted or needed. 1st floor room attaches to this powder room which could be a bedroom if needed. Could also be used as a den, office or craft room. Double living rooms & formal dining room lead you to the main entry. The floors are original on the main floor. Covered wrap around porch in front & patio off the kitchen provide additional living space in the warmer months overlooking beautifully landscaped grounds. The second floor has beautiful, cozy carpeting-original floors are underneath. 2 baths on this floor are newly renovated. One of the best features of this home is the basement, YES, the basement. This house was lifted and had an entirely new basement installed-block walls, cement floor, exterior entry as well & interior access. This home has natural gas that runs heat, hot water, cooking & dryer. It costs $1700-$1900 a year for the natural gas to run everything. Electric runs $50/month. Special features are ''on demand'' hot water & a Generac generator. Don't miss the opportunity to own this delightful home.
Pending
$369,000
279 Lake Ave, Montrose, PA 18801
3beds
2,046sqft
Est.:
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
0.53 Acres Lot
$352,600 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautifully landscaped groundsNice size roomsExcellent traffic flowPatio off the kitchenEntirely new basementWavy glass windowsOriginal floors
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- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 05, 2025 at 01:57pm
Listed by:
CYNTHIA C LEWIS,
Howard Hanna Real Estate 570-278-0505
Source: GSBR,MLS#: SC252181

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom 1, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Other Room, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bonus Room, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Carpet/Attached Bath
- Area: 163.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 13.1
Bedroom 2
- Description: Carpet-Laods Of Natural Light
- Area: 175.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 12.8
Bedroom 3
- Description: Carpet-Cozy Room
- Area: 127.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.2
Primary bathroom
- Description: Beautifully Renovated
- Area: 80.52 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.6 x 12.2
Bathroom 1
- Description: 1/2 Bath,Plumbed For Shower
- Area: 41.86 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4.6 x 9.1
Bathroom 2
- Description: Cork Floor-Newly Renovated
- Area: 36.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.6
Bonus room
- Description: Can Be Den, Office, Bdrm.
- Area: 236.22 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.7 x 18.6
Dining room
- Description: Gracious & Light Filed
- Area: 179.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 11
Family room
- Description: Original Plank Floors
- Area: 173.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 12.5
Kitchen
- Description: Beautifully Updated-Quartz Counters
- Area: 129.96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.4
Living room
- Description: Off Foyer-Light Filled
- Area: 200.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.4 x 13
Other
- Description: Entry/Foyer
- Area: 107.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.7 x 14
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Water Heater, Washer/Dryer, Vented Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Microwave, Instant Hot Water, Ice Maker, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Exhaust Fan, Dryer, Disposal
- Laundry: Common Area, Washer Hookup, Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bookcases, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, Entrance Foyer, Drywall
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum, Cork, Concrete
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens, Shutters, Insulated Windows
- Basement: Block,Sump Hole,Walk-Out Access,Unfinished,Sump Pump,Exterior Entry,Full,Concrete
- Attic: Crawl Opening
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,046
- Total interior livable area: 2,046 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,046
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
Lot
- Size: 0.53 Acres
- Dimensions: 87 x 264 x 87 x 264
- Features: Back Yard, Near Golf Course, Landscaped, Front Yard, Close to Clubhouse, City Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 124.141,022.00,000.
- Zoning: R1
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Foam Insulation, Clapboard, Concrete, Blown-In Insulation, Batts Insulation
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Phone Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Clubhouse, Restaurant, Tennis Court(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, Fitness Center, Playground, Park, Golf
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Montrose
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $46,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,490
- Date on market: 5/9/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: All appliances, window air conditioners, wardrobes and some window treatments. Small chest in mstr. bath.
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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