NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1655 Garfield Ave Reading, PA 19610

Estimated Value: $359,464 - $540,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
$259/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 31, 2012

Last sale price $230,000 $135 Per Sq Ft

Est. 92% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,516 / mo

23 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • West Reading Elementary Center Rated A-
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2012

Immaculate & totally updated Wyomissing Ranch home w/surprisingly low taxes. Located on a quiet, tree lined & shaded street, you'll immediately notice the manicured & professionally landscaped lawn & flower beds, private rear yard w/pond featuring an E.P. Henry paver stone patio. There is a covered front porch. Oversized, heated 1.5 car attachesd garage, off street parking w/alley access, & 10'x10' storage shed. The roof has recently been replaced w/30 year shingles. Inside, this home has been completely remodeled & updated. From the high quality Pella windows & doors, oak hardwood floors throughout, beautiful pearl oak kit. w/corian tops & crown moulded cabinetry, custom pearl oak entertainment center, 2 sided gas FP w/floor to ceiling stone hearth, and a beautifully renovated family bath w/jetted soaking tub, porcelin tile flrs, & corian tub surround. This home has way too many quality upgrades to mention. Must be seen to truly be appreciated. This special home is priced to sell & will not last!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Liz Egner

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB062436L Listed on: 07/08/2012

RE/MAX Of Reading

Co-Listed By

Dave Decembrino

(610) 670-2770 info@goberkscounty.com RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS223349L

Last Buyer's Agent

Terry Ayres

(610) 489-5900 achieversoffice@achieverspa.com RE/MAX Achievers-Collegeville License #RS273598

RE/MAX Achievers-Collegeville

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,425

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2751
  • Assessor Parcel Number 96-4396-11-56-2751

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,425

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Negotiable Are Big Screen Tv,Kit Table,Lawn Mower,Yard Tools
  • Inclusions: Refrig.,Washer, Dryer, Pond Equipment, All Window Treatments
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Master Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1700
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1700
  • Net Sq Ft: 1700.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 147.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1700
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 56100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 57800.00
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1592426
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4425.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 96-4396-11-56-2751
  • Tax Lot: 2751
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2012
Closed on
Aug 31, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Liz Egner
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Terry Ayres
RE/MAX Achievers-Collegeville
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-7.96%
Current Estimated Value
$440,866

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$210,866
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.82%
Original Mortgage
$162,000
Outstanding Balance
$17,317
Interest Rate
2.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$423,549

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 2003
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
5.52%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$230,000 None Available
$185,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $162,000
Previous Owner $60,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/31/2012 08/31/12 Sold $230,000 -8.0% $135 / Sq Ft
07/31/2012 07/31/12 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2012 07/08/12 For Sale $249,900 -- $147 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $1,784 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2025 $1,670 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2024 $5,418 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2023 $5,070 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2022 $5,091 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2021 $5,019 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2020 $4,937 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2019 $4,809 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2018 $4,741 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2017 $4,708 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2016 $1,258 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2015 $1,258 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
2014 $1,258 $113,900 $57,800 $56,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Liz Egner

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Liz Egner

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 656-9426

    143 Total Sales

    Liz Egner
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  • Dave Decembrino

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Dave Decembrino

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 656-9427

    182 Total Sales

    Dave Decembrino
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  • Terry Ayres

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Terry Ayres

    RE/MAX

    (484) 542-0181

    97 Total Sales

    Terry Ayres
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004026812

Bright MLS

APN: 96-4396-11-56-2751

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19610

1655 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA

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