$185,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2025
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,134 Sq Ft
0.38 Acres

Recently Sold

$163 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Heating System Uses Coal
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of August 2025

This home is located at 3005 Garfield Ave, Reading, PA 19605 and is currently priced at $185,000, approximately $163 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 3005 Garfield Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Muhlenberg Elementary Center, C E Cole Intermediate School, and Muhlenberg Junior High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

TARYN HARTMAN

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS344591 Listed on: 08/04/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicole Kennedy

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS356418

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,470

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,134 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Coal
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4704
  • Assessor Parcel Number 66-5308-07-57-4704

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,470

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1134
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1134
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 158.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1134
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3005

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • 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 Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Built In
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Coal
  • 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: MUHLENBERG
  • School District Key: 300200397508
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16552.00
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3288.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4470.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 66-5308-07-57-4704
  • Tax Lot: 4704
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1134
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Close Date: 08/12/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MUHLENBERG

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 4, 2025
Closed on
Aug 11, 2025
Sold by
Schmehl Scott James and Schmehl Janet Joy
Bought by
Collins Brothers Property Solutions Llc
Seller's Agent
TARYN HARTMAN
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Nicole Kennedy
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
275519.55%
Original Mortgage
$242,000
Outstanding Balance
$242,000
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$11,971

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2014
Sold by
Schmehl Scott J
Bought by
Schmehl Scott J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 6, 2001
Sold by
Schmehl Clarence E
Bought by
Schmehl Clarence E and Schmehl Carole A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $185,000 Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $242,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Sold $185,000 +2.8% $163 / Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 For Sale $179,900 -- $159 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Pending -- -- --
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 $1,285 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
2024 $4,121 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
2023 $3,868 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
2022 $3,804 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
2021 $3,714 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
2020 $3,714 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
2019 $3,635 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
2018 $3,571 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
2017 $3,504 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
2016 $1,038 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
2015 $1,038 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
2014 $1,038 $85,600 $39,600 $46,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2060932

Bright MLS

APN: 66-5308-07-57-4704