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256 N Union Street

MIDDLETOWN, PA 17057
  • $799,900
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 19 Days
  • MLS #: PADA2026424
$799,900
  • 10
    BEDS
  • 0.67
    ACRES
  • 7
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 5,511
    SQFT
  • $145
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1894
County:

School Information

School District:

Description

-Original woodwork, 4 ornate fireplaces, amazing stained glass, 9 full bathrooms-3 Full apt, 9 boarder units, 4 kitchens, 9 full bath, coin-op washer/dryer on site-Situated on .67 acre-Off-street parking lot for 16+ cars-Business District/Residential Area-Harrisburg International Airport is 2.8-Amtrak Railroad Station is 0.5 miles away, CAT bus line transit is 1/2 block away-Penn State Harrisburg campus within walking distance-Walkable environment for tenants, grocery stores, multiple restaurants, convenience stores and county boat launch areaWelcome to this Queen Anne style Victorian mansion designed and built by famed architect Joseph Dise; this York County architect was best known for building the Raymond and Campbell Stove Workscompany brothers+GG mansions (one of which is now Alfred+GGs Victorian Restaurant), multiplemansions for executives with the historic American Tube and Iron Company, multiple Dauphinand York County mansions, the Middletown bank building (currently now The BrownstoneCaf+-), and various ornate structures. The mansion was built in 1894 for Thomas M. Yost, Esq.and became a gift that he bestowed to his daughter Bertha upon marriage to Dr. Henry H.Rhodes, a prominent Doctor from Harrisburg.This mansion has a rich history of housing successful Doctors who have practiced and used thisproperty as both commercial Doctor+GGs offices as well as living quarters over the years. Notablythe first was Dr. Henry H. Rhoads who practiced medicine and resided in the mansion from the1890+GGs until the early 1930+GGs.A total of 8 large Brownstone pillars adorn the front of the mansion in Italianesque style.Decorative combination of brownstone and brick with ornate flower design features on thelargest chimney. Original and uniquely patterned parquet floor inlayed with mahogany wood, red oak, white oak, chestnut. Mahagony piping on multiple wood floors. A large, majestic stairway with ornatenewel post with a decorative working light to illuminate the large stained-glass window. Wallsand doorframes abound with original chestnut, oak, and cherry wood panels with decorativemolding in pristine condition. 2 Large pocket doors with unique studded trim that fully open andclose. A total of 4 stunning fireplaces with regal mantles, ornate fireboxes and antique tilesintact. This wonderful property also Includes a total of 15 stained-glass windows, some as tall as 5 feet. The first-floor windows have unique internal wooden shutters that fold and pocket inside windowsills.The main kitchen boasts customized Cuisines Laurier cabinets, a large Julien brand stainless-steel farmhouse sink, a designer Rohl faucet, quartz countertops, and a Viking stovetop.One of the many bathrooms is equipped with a jetted whirlpool bathtub that has an internalheater to keep the water warm while soaking. Custom fully screened-in side porch has premium-grade visibility screening for optimum views of large side-yard and landscaped property. Brick landing near side porch added in 2021. Outdoor lighting, outdoor ornate cast-iron hitching posts added, and other decorative cast-iron posts installed. The 2nd and 3rd floor of the Mansion are currently fully leased boarding rooms. A mixture of rooms with private baths and shared baths. All tenants can use and enjoy the shared kitchen and livingroom areas provided just for them. They are accessed through 2 private entrances so they do not disturb the main living area. A charming carriage house is included on the property. Currently the carriage home is set up with 2 separate apartments top and bottom. Both are currently leased. Ample parking for all.

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256 N Union Street MIDDLETOWN, PA 17057

  • Price: $799,900
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 19 Days
  • MLS #: PADA2026424
10
Beds
7
Baths
0
½ Baths
0.67
Acres
5,511
SQFT
$145
$/SQFT
1894
Built
Neighborhood:
None Available
County:
Dauphin
Area:
Middletown Boro (14040)
High School:
Middletown Area High School
School District:
Middletown Area
Property Description
-Original woodwork, 4 ornate fireplaces, amazing stained glass, 9 full bathrooms-3 Full apt, 9 boarder units, 4 kitchens, 9 full bath, coin-op washer/dryer on site-Situated on .67 acre-Off-street parking lot for 16+ cars-Business District/Residential Area-Harrisburg International Airport is 2.8-Amtrak Railroad Station is 0.5 miles away, CAT bus line transit is 1/2 block away-Penn State Harrisburg campus within walking distance-Walkable environment for tenants, grocery stores, multiple restaurants, convenience stores and county boat launch areaWelcome to this Queen Anne style Victorian mansion designed and built by famed architect Joseph Dise; this York County architect was best known for building the Raymond and Campbell Stove Workscompany brothers+GG mansions (one of which is now Alfred+GGs Victorian Restaurant), multiplemansions for executives with the historic American Tube and Iron Company, multiple Dauphinand York County mansions, the Middletown bank building (currently now The BrownstoneCaf+-), and various ornate structures. The mansion was built in 1894 for Thomas M. Yost, Esq.and became a gift that he bestowed to his daughter Bertha upon marriage to Dr. Henry H.Rhodes, a prominent Doctor from Harrisburg.This mansion has a rich history of housing successful Doctors who have practiced and used thisproperty as both commercial Doctor+GGs offices as well as living quarters over the years. Notablythe first was Dr. Henry H. Rhoads who practiced medicine and resided in the mansion from the1890+GGs until the early 1930+GGs.A total of 8 large Brownstone pillars adorn the front of the mansion in Italianesque style.Decorative combination of brownstone and brick with ornate flower design features on thelargest chimney. Original and uniquely patterned parquet floor inlayed with mahogany wood, red oak, white oak, chestnut. Mahagony piping on multiple wood floors. A large, majestic stairway with ornatenewel post with a decorative working light to illuminate the large stained-glass window. Wallsand doorframes abound with original chestnut, oak, and cherry wood panels with decorativemolding in pristine condition. 2 Large pocket doors with unique studded trim that fully open andclose. A total of 4 stunning fireplaces with regal mantles, ornate fireboxes and antique tilesintact. This wonderful property also Includes a total of 15 stained-glass windows, some as tall as 5 feet. The first-floor windows have unique internal wooden shutters that fold and pocket inside windowsills.The main kitchen boasts customized Cuisines Laurier cabinets, a large Julien brand stainless-steel farmhouse sink, a designer Rohl faucet, quartz countertops, and a Viking stovetop.One of the many bathrooms is equipped with a jetted whirlpool bathtub that has an internalheater to keep the water warm while soaking. Custom fully screened-in side porch has premium-grade visibility screening for optimum views of large side-yard and landscaped property. Brick landing near side porch added in 2021. Outdoor lighting, outdoor ornate cast-iron hitching posts added, and other decorative cast-iron posts installed. The 2nd and 3rd floor of the Mansion are currently fully leased boarding rooms. A mixture of rooms with private baths and shared baths. All tenants can use and enjoy the shared kitchen and livingroom areas provided just for them. They are accessed through 2 private entrances so they do not disturb the main living area. A charming carriage house is included on the property. Currently the carriage home is set up with 2 separate apartments top and bottom. Both are currently leased. Ample parking for all.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Victorian Construction Materials BrickWood Siding Exterior Features SidewalksExterior Lighting Garage YN No Parking Types Parking LotDriveway Patio And Porch Features Porch(Es)Screened Pool No Pool Riparian Rights YN No Roof ShingleCompositeOther Water Access YN No Water Oriented YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 5124 Appliances Six Burner StoveRefrigeratorOven - WallMicrowaveDishwasherCooktop - Down DraftCommercial Range Basement Partially Finished Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 387 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Cooling Central A/CWindow Unit(S) Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 4 Flooring Hardwood Furnished Yes Heating Forced Air Heating YN Yes Laundry Type Main FloorDryer In UnitWasher In Unit Levels 3 Main Level Bedrooms 1 Room List Living RoomDining RoomPrimary BedroomKitchenFamily RoomFoyerExercise RoomLaundryBathroom 2Primary BathroomScreened Porch Upper Level1 Bedrooms 6

Property Features

Acceptable Financing CashConventional Accessibility Features None Assessment Year 2023 Association YN No Central Air YN Yes Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Electric 200+ Amp Service Federal Flood Zone YN No Foundation Details Block Heating Fuel OilNatural Gas Hot Water OilNatural Gas Municipality Middletown Boro Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 802572734148 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Possession Settlement Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 11914.00 Tax Assessment Amount 289000.00 Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Year Built Effective 2017 Zoning R2

 
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