NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2805 Garfield Ave Reading, PA 19609

West Wyomissing Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $249,467 - $277,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,125 Sq Ft
$230/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 30, 2012

Last sale price $125,900 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 105% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,569/month

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of March 2012

This is a well cared for single brick home in Wilson schools. 3 or 4 bedrooms, all hardwood floors, replacement windows, new floor in the kitchen and bath. The bath also has a new toilet. The gas heater and C/A is about 6 years old. You have a large off street parking area and large flat open back yard. The front of the home has a large covered porch. Part of the basement is also finished for you. The washer, dryer, refrigerator are included. A one year home warranty is also included.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ed Stauffer

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS294153 Listed on: 11/01/2011

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren Clemens

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS-214760-L

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,480

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,125 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Cornwall Terrace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1286
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4386-11-65-1286

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,480

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Remarks Public: This is a well cared for single brick home in Wilson schools. 3 or 4 bedrooms, all hardwood floors, replacement windows, new floor in the kitchen and bath. The bath also has a new toilet. The gas heater and C/A is about 6 years old. You have a large off street parking area and large flat open back yard. The front of the home has a large covered porch. Part of the basement is also finished for you. The washer, dryer, refrigerator are included. A one year home warranty is also included.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1125
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1125
  • Net Sq Ft: 1125.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 114.58
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1125
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2805

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 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

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 37300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 37300.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11326.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1570324
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2480.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4386-11-65-1286
  • Tax Lot: 1286
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 03/30/2012

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2011
Closed on
Mar 30, 2012
Sold by
Eschenfelder Kathleen A
Bought by
Rhoades Shawn C and Clemens Tanya L
Seller's Agent
Ed Stauffer
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Clemens
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$125,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-6.67%
Total Days on Market
93
Current Estimated Value
$258,617

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$132,717
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.56%
Original Mortgage
$122,650
Outstanding Balance
$85,586
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$172,283
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
Rhoades Shawn C $125,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rhoades Shawn C $122,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/30/2012 03/30/12 Sold $125,900 -2.3% $112 / Sq Ft
02/02/2012 02/02/12 Pending -- -- --
12/05/2011 12/05/11 Price Changed $128,900 -4.4% $115 / Sq Ft
11/01/2011 11/01/11 For Sale $134,900 -- $120 / 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 $1,541 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
2024 $3,192 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
2023 $3,041 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
2022 $2,967 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
2021 $2,862 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
2020 $2,862 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
2019 $2,781 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
2018 $2,757 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
2017 $2,710 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
2016 $1,070 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
2015 $1,070 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
2014 $1,070 $74,600 $37,300 $37,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ed Stauffer

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Ed Stauffer

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 334-7099

    7 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Ed Stauffer
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  • Lauren Clemens

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Lauren Clemens

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 955-1550

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Lauren Clemens
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004562804

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4386-11-65-1286

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609 West Wyomissing

2805 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 2805 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA 19609 since 01 November 2011 and is currently estimated at $258,617, approximately $229 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 2805 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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