279 Lake Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801 (MLS# SC-252181)

279 Lake Avenue, Montrose, PA 18801

$369,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 23,087 Status: Pending
Current Price: $369,000 List Date: 5/09/2025 Last Modified: 6/05/2025

Description

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.

More Information MLS# SC-252181

Contract Information

Current Price: $369,000 List Price: $369,000 Status: Pending Listing Contract Date: 2025-05-06 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Service: Full Service Owner Name: Caterson Robert L Trst Susan M Caterson Trst Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 279 Street Name: Lake Street Suffix: Avenue State: PA Postal Code: 18801 County: Susquehanna

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3 Rooms Total: 8 Bathrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Full: 2 Bathrooms Half: 1 Above Grade Finished Area: 2046 Living Area: 2046 Enhanced Accessible: No Year Built: 1840 Year Built Source: Owner New Construction YN: No Garage YN: Yes Garage Spaces: 1 Lot Size Acres: 0.53 Lot Size Dimensions: 87X264X87X264 Waterfront YN: No Basement YN: Yes Stories: 2 Fireplace YN: Yes Auction YN: No List Price/SqFt: 180.35

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: 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. Inclusions: All appliances, window air conditioners, wardrobes and some window treatments. Small chest in mstr. bath.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-06-05T20:55:26Z Major Change Type: Status Change Status Change Timestamp: 2025-06-05 Purchase Contract Date: 2025-05-27

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level: Main Bathroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bonus Room Level: Main Dining Room Level: Main Family Room Level: Main Kitchen Level: Main Living Room Level: Main Other Level: Main Primary Bathroom Level: Second Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Exhaust Fan; Free-Standing Gas Oven; Free-Standing Gas Range; Free-Standing Refrigerator; Gas Water Heater; Ice Maker; Instant Hot Water; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Vented Exhaust Fan; Washer/Dryer; Water Heater Architectural Style: Victorian Attic Features: Crawl Opening Basement: Block; Concrete; Exterior Entry; Full; Sump Hole; Sump Pump; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Community Features: Clubhouse; Fitness Center; Golf; Park; Playground; Restaurant; Sidewalks; Street Lights; Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated; Batts Insulation; Blown-In Insulation; Clapboard; Concrete; Foam Insulation Cooling: Window Unit(s) Current Financing: Conventional Current Use: Residential Door Features: Storm Door(s) Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers; Generator Exterior Features: Lighting Fireplace Features: Living Room Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Cork; Hardwood; Linoleum Foundation Details: Block Heating: Natural Gas; Steam Interior Features: Bookcases; Drywall; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; High Speed Internet Laundry Features: Common Area; Gas Dryer Hookup; Main Level; Washer Hookup Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Back Yard; City Lot; Close to Clubhouse; Front Yard; Landscaped; Near Golf Course Other Equipment: Generator Parking Features: Detached; Driveway; Garage; Garage Faces Front Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Patio Possession: Close Of Escrow Road Frontage Type: City Street; State Road Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Roof: Metal Security Features: Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Phone Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected Water Source: Public Window Features: Double Pane Windows; Insulated Windows; Screens; Shutters; Storm Window(s) Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Appointment Only; Call Listing Agent; Email Listing Agent; Text Listing Agent Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Other; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Kitchen Level: Main Length: 11.40 Length: 11.40 Width: 11.40 Width: 11.40 Remarks: Beautifully updated-quartz counters Dining Room Level: Main Length: 16.30 Length: 16.30 Width: 11.00 Width: 11.00 Remarks: Gracious & light filed Living Room Level: Main Length: 15.40 Length: 15.40 Width: 13.00 Width: 13.00 Remarks: off foyer-light filled Family Room Level: Main Length: 13.90 Length: 13.90 Width: 12.50 Width: 12.50 Remarks: Original plank floors Bonus Room Level: Main Length: 12.70 Length: 12.70 Width: 18.60 Width: 18.60 Remarks: Can be den, office, bdrm. Other Level: Main Length: 7.70 Length: 7.70 Width: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Remarks: Entry/Foyer Bathroom 1 Level: Main Length: 4.60 Length: 4.60 Width: 9.10 Width: 9.10 Remarks: 1/2 bath,plumbed for shower Primary Bedroom Level: Second Length: 12.50 Length: 12.50 Width: 13.10 Width: 13.10 Remarks: Carpet/attached bath Primary Bathroom Level: Second Length: 6.60 Length: 6.60 Width: 12.20 Width: 12.20 Remarks: Beautifully renovated Bedroom 2 Level: Second Length: 13.70 Length: 13.70 Width: 12.80 Width: 12.80 Remarks: carpet-laods of natural light Bathroom 2 Level: Second Length: 6.60 Length: 6.60 Width: 5.60 Width: 5.60 Remarks: cork floor-newly renovated Bedroom 3 Level: Second Length: 11.40 Length: 11.40 Width: 11.20 Width: 11.20 Remarks: carpet-cozy room
Listing Office: Howard Hanna Real Estate
Last Updated: June - 05 - 2025
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