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
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.