NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2525 Garfield Ave Reading, PA 19609

West Wyomissing Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $248,000 - $293,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 22, 2021

Last sale price $215,000 $137 Per Sq Ft

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,698/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2021

Highest and best offers are due by 2:30 pm on Saturday. Nice detached two story home in Wilson Schools. Hardwood Floors on the 1st Floor. Formal living room with masonry fireplace with wood pellet insert which is capable of heating the first floor. Arched doorways between rooms. Formal dining room. Kitchen has 14 handle- wood cabinets and hardwood floors. Side door leads to a small storage area. Powder Room on the main level. Three bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. Mini-split units can provide A/C and heat for the second floor. The lower level has a wet bar and a 1/4 bath. There is a one car - attached garage and a level fenced rear yard. Convenient location to major roadways, restaurants, shopping and schools. This agreement of sale will require 3rd party approval.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christine Werner

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS-196719-L Listed on: 10/27/2021

RE/MAX Of Reading

Co-Listed By

Steph Werner

Howard Hanna Krall Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jose Candelaria

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS193774L

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,078

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,568 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan
  • Built-In Range
  • Laundry on lower level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Porch

Schools

  • Wilson High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Wyomissing Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9732
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4386-12-75-9732

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,078

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, range
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Highest and best offers are due by 2:30 pm on Saturday. Nice detached two story home in Wilson Schools. Hardwood Floors on the 1st Floor. Formal living room with masonry fireplace with wood pellet insert which is capable of heating the first floor. Arched doorways between rooms. Formal dining room. Kitchen has 14 handle- wood cabinets and hardwood floors. Side door leads to a small storage area. Powder Room on the main level. Three bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. Mini-split units can provide A/C and heat for the second floor. The lower level has a wet bar and a 1/4 bath. There is a one car - attached garage and a level fenced rear yard. Convenient location to major roadways, restaurants, shopping and schools. This agreement of sale will require 3rd party approval.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Stove - Wood, Wet/Dry Bar
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1568
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1568
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 127.55
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1568
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2525

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • 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
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 73700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 32600.00
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Features: Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RES

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1570649
  • School Tax: 2791.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4078.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4386-12-75-9732
  • Tax Lot: 9732
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 12/22/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2021
Closed on
Dec 21, 2021
Sold by
Butler Kenneth Lamar and Estate Of Bobby L White
Bought by
Rivera Nelson V Sanchez
Seller's Agent
Christine Werner
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$215,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
7.5%
Current Estimated Value
$274,803

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$59,803
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.27%
Original Mortgage
$193,500
Outstanding Balance
$179,873
Interest Rate
2.98%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$104,262

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2006
Sold by
Cauler George A and Cauler Eleanor J
Bought by
White Bobby L and Blank Kelly L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$11,500
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second
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
Rivera Nelson V Sanchez $215,000 Signature Abstract
White Bobby L $177,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rivera Nelson V Sanchez $193,500
Previous Owner White Bobby $140,000
Previous Owner White Bobby $26,200
Previous Owner White Bobby L $11,500
Previous Owner White Bobby L $141,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/22/2021 12/22/21 Sold $215,000 +7.5% $137 / Sq Ft
10/30/2021 10/30/21 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2021 10/27/21 For Sale $200,000 -- $128 / 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 $2,001 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
2024 $4,548 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
2023 $4,334 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
2022 $4,227 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
2021 $4,078 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
2020 $4,078 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
2019 $3,963 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
2018 $3,929 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
2017 $3,862 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
2016 $1,393 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
2015 $1,393 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
2014 $1,393 $106,300 $32,600 $73,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Christine Werner

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Christine Werner

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 823-1866

    5 in this area

    183 Total Sales

    Christine Werner
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  • Steph Werner

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2021

    Steph Werner

    Howard Hanna Krall Real Estate

    (717) 222-6252

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Steph Werner
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  • Jose Candelaria

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Jose Candelaria

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 207-8066

    5 in this area

    231 Total Sales

    Jose Candelaria
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2005992

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4386-12-75-9732

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609 West Wyomissing

2525 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 2525 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA 19609 since 27 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $274,803, approximately $175 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 2525 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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