NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2808 Garfield Ave Reading, PA 19609

West Wyomissing Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $264,797 - $296,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,327 Sq Ft
$213/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 15, 2015

Last sale price $157,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,726/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of July 2015

One of a kind Cape with 2 car garage. Hefflinger kitchen, covered rear patio with skylights. Large shed. Beautiful flat back yard. Gas heat, central air, replacement windows, 200 AMP electric. Beautiful front porch with awning. Hardwood under carpet in most rooms.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bruce Silfies

RE/MAX Of Reading Listed on: 06/02/2015

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Brooke Gardner

Pana Realty LLC License #RM426085

Pana Realty LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,274

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Basement

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

Parking

  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • 4 Parking Spaces

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Filtration System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Treatment System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2042
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4386-11-65-2042

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,274

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Awning, Refrig., Shed
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Remarks Public: One of a kind Cape with 2 car garage. Hefflinger kitchen, covered rear patio with skylights. Large shed. Beautiful flat back yard. Gas heat, central air, replacement windows, 200 AMP electric. Beautiful front porch with awning. Hardwood under carpet in most rooms.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Air Filter System, Water Treat System, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • 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, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1327
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1327
  • Net Sq Ft: 1327.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 146.05
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1075
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 252
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2808

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, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • 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: 57100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 36800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10890.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1570325
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3274.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4386-11-65-2042
  • Tax Lot: 2042
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 07/15/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2015
Closed on
Jul 13, 2015
Sold by
Showalter Richard L
Bought by
Underkoffler Michael
Seller's Agent
Bruce Silfies
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Brooke Gardner
Pana Realty LLC
List Price
$154,900
Sold Price
$157,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,100
1.36%
Current Estimated Value
$282,449

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$125,449
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.09%
Original Mortgage
$149,150
Outstanding Balance
$118,500
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$163,949
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
Underkoffler Michael $157,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Underkoffler Michael $149,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2015 07/15/15 Sold $157,000 0.0% $118 / Sq Ft
06/09/2015 06/09/15 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2015 06/09/15 Price Changed $157,000 +1.4% $118 / Sq Ft
06/02/2015 06/02/15 For Sale $154,900 -- $117 / 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 $1,827 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
2024 $4,018 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
2023 $3,828 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
2022 $3,734 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
2021 $3,603 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
2020 $3,603 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
2019 $3,500 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
2018 $3,470 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
2017 $3,412 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
2016 $1,208 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
2015 $1,208 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
2014 $1,208 $93,900 $36,800 $57,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bruce Silfies

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Bruce Silfies

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 698-0770

    58 Total Sales

    Bruce Silfies
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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Brooke Gardner

    Pana Realty LLC

    (610) 370-2226

    1 in this area

    25 Total Sales

    Brooke Gardner
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002616920

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4386-11-65-2042

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609 West Wyomissing

2808 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 2808 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA 19609 since 02 June 2015 and is currently estimated at $282,449, approximately $212 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 2808 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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