NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2429 Garfield Ave Reading, PA 19609

West Wyomissing Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $242,306 - $276,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
973 Sq Ft
$259/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 15, 2022

Last sale price $215,000 $221 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,531/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Central Air
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Family Room

About This Home

As of September 2022

This charming 2 bed 1 bath ranch home sits in Wilson School District. This home features an eat in kitchen, living room, new windows in kitchen and living room. If you like to entertain you'll enjoy the finished basement with full bar. Also enjoy the outdoor deck and large rear yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Thomas McDonald

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 07/02/2022

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Yohanny Baret

Daryl Tillman Realty Group License #RS339072

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,082

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned RES1

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 973 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Partially Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cornwall Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6738
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4386-12-85-6738

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,082

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: all appliances
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 2022-07-02
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 973
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 973
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 236.28
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 973
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2429

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RES1

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2144.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3082.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4386-12-85-6738
  • Tax Lot: 6738
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 973
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 09/15/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2022
Closed on
Sep 15, 2022
Sold by
Berkey Herbert J
Bought by
Peralta Jose R De Lamar
Seller's Agent
Thomas McDonald
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Yohanny Baret
Daryl Tillman Realty Group
List Price
$229,900
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-6.48%
Current Estimated Value
$252,327

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,327
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.63%
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Outstanding Balance
$165,165
Interest Rate
4.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$78,414

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2006
Sold by
Sweitzer Leon F and Sweitzer Patricia A
Bought by
Berkey Herbert J and Brown Charlene M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,050
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2003
Sold by
Sweitzer Leon F
Bought by
Sweitzer Leon F and Sweitzer Patricia A
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Peralta Jose R De Lamar $215,000 --
Berkey Herbert J $144,500 None Available
Sweitzer Leon F -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Peralta Jose R De Lamar $172,000
Previous Owner Berkey Herbert J $118,734
Previous Owner Berkey Herbert J $132,700
Previous Owner Berkey Herbert J $130,050
Previous Owner Sweitzer Leon F $23,790
Previous Owner Sweitzer Leon F $118,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2022 09/15/22 Sold $215,000 -6.5% $221 / Sq Ft
07/12/2022 07/12/22 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2022 07/08/22 For Sale $229,900 +6.9% $236 / Sq Ft
07/03/2022 07/03/22 Off Market $215,000 -- --
07/02/2022 07/02/22 For Sale $229,900 -- $236 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

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
2025 $1,567 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
2024 $3,316 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
2023 $3,159 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
2022 $3,082 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
2021 $2,973 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
2020 $2,973 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
2019 $2,889 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
2018 $2,864 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
2017 $2,816 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
2016 $1,022 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
2015 $1,022 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
2014 $1,022 $77,500 $30,500 $47,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Thomas McDonald

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Thomas McDonald

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 568-2017

    3 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Thomas McDonald
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  • Yohanny Baret

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Yohanny Baret

    Daryl Tillman Realty Group

    (484) 755-9406

    4 in this area

    152 Total Sales

    Yohanny Baret
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2017980

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4386-12-85-6738

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609 West Wyomissing

2429 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 2429 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA 19609 since 02 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $252,327, approximately $259 per square foot. This property was built in 1965. 2429 Garfield Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Spring Ridge Elementary School, Wilson Southern Middle School, and Wilson High School.

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