NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2811 Garfield Ave Reading, PA 19609

West Wyomissing Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $290,000 - $308,000

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,581 Sq Ft
$191/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 16, 2016

Last sale price $171,900 $109 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,769/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Wilson High School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch

About This Home

As of September 2016

This is the one. Welcome to 2811 Garfield Ave. Wilson Schools, low taxes of $2966, Gas heat, C/A. This wonderful Cape has 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and a finished basement. The kitchen has been updated along with the bathrooms. All of the appliances stay with the home. You will see that the home has been painted neutral colors and has new carpet. All of the window have been replaced along with new front and side doors. Out front is a nice covered front porch with new vinyl railings, The rear yard is very big and fenced in and includes a shed and playset. This will not last long.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ed Stauffer

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS294153 Listed on: 07/30/2016

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Ed Stauffer

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS294153 Listed on: 07/30/2016

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,995

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Southeast Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Basement

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

Parking

  • Attached Carport
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • 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 0049
  • Assessor Parcel Number 80-4386-11-65-0049

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,995

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrig.,Washer, Dryer, Playset
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Remarks Public: This is the one. Welcome to 2811 Garfield Ave. Wilson Schools, low taxes of $2966, Gas heat, C/A. This wonderful Cape has 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and a finished basement. The kitchen has been updated along with the bathrooms. All of the appliances stay with the home. You will see that the home has been painted neutral colors and has new carpet. All of the window have been replaced along with new front and side doors. Out front is a nice covered front porch with new vinyl railings, The rear yard is very big and fenced in and includes a shed and playset. This will not last long.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • 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, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1581
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1581
  • Net Sq Ft: 1581.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 158.05
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1075
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 506
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2811

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: 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, Attached Carport

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • 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
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: WILSON
  • School District Key: 300200397305

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 47400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 36800.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10890.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1570321
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2995.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 80-4386-11-65-0049
  • Tax Lot: 0049
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 09/16/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WILSON

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2024
Sold by
Will Benjamin and Stout Stefanie
Bought by
Will Benjamin
Current Estimated Value
$301,326

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 30, 2016
Closed on
Sep 16, 2016
Sold by
Sales Sean M and Saur Carmen
Bought by
Will Benjamin and Stout Stefanie
Seller's Agent
Ed Stauffer
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Ed Stauffer
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$171,900
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
1.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.45%
Original Mortgage
$168,785
Interest Rate
3.37%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2009
Sold by
Wolf Jeffrey W
Bought by
Sales Sean M and Saur Carmen

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2005
Sold by
Wolf Warren G
Bought by
Wolf Jeffrey W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$83,430
Interest Rate
5.79%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Will Benjamin -- None Listed On Document
Will Benjamin $171,900 None Available
Sales Sean M $164,000 None Available
Wolf Jeffrey W $86,000 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Will Benjamin $168,785
Previous Owner Sales Sean M $114,000
Previous Owner Wolf Jeffrey W $10,000
Previous Owner Wolf Jeffrey W $83,430
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Sold $171,900 +1.2% $109 / Sq Ft
08/02/2016 08/02/16 Pending -- -- --
07/30/2016 07/30/16 For Sale $169,900 -- $107 / 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 $1,683 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
2024 $3,603 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
2023 $3,433 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
2022 $3,348 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
2021 $3,231 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
2020 $3,231 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
2019 $3,139 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
2018 $3,112 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
2017 $3,059 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
2016 $1,171 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
2015 $1,171 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
2014 $1,171 $84,200 $36,800 $47,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ed Stauffer

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Ed Stauffer

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 334-7099

    6 in this area

    137 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003896619

Bright MLS

APN: 80-4386-11-65-0049

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19609 West Wyomissing

2811 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 2811 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA 19609 since 30 July 2016 and is currently estimated at $301,326, approximately $190 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 2811 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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