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2552 Garfield Avenue

READING, PA 19609
  • $275,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 75 Days
  • ID#: PABK2062288
Price Reduced
UPDATED: 62 min ago
$275,000
  • 3
    BEDS
  • 0.24
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,038
    SQFT
  • $135
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1940
County:

School Ratings & Info

School District:

Description

This beautiful home with lots of character is set on a tree & landscaped corner lot in desirable West Lawn. Most rooms are carpeted over lovely hardwood floors, have some updates and tile window sills, lots of large windows. LR has a brick fireplace and electric insert, bay window, and sunporch access. DR offers a large garden window with shelves and flows to kitchen. Kitchen with wood trims to match cabinets and decorative tiles. Also offers built in range, microwave, dishwasher & refrigerator; double sink, eat-in bar and cabinet pantry. A classic den with wood panel walls, built in cabinets & shelves, gun cabinet, wood beams and wood floor and ceiling. Updated 1/2 bath has wainscot trim, new cabinetry with resin counter, raised bowl decorative sink and corner cabinet. Outside of the 1/2 bath is a tile shower stall which could be transformed into a closet or used. The sunroom is an enclosed porch area with wrap around windows. The 2nd fl. MBR is bright and cheery with a large with a nice closet and access to large balcony. BRs 2 & 3 are smaller and have closets and stair access to a 2-room attic. The large basement is unfinished with a wood burning brick fireplace, workbenches, built-in storage cabinets, stairlift, outside access and leads to a sizeable laundry with washer & dryer, laundry sink, and plumbing to add a full bath. The corner lot is vinyl fenced and offers lots of flora and trees and a koi pond. Wonderful peaceful area to relax on the covered porch. There is a shared older garage that could be used as a garage or storage. This home offers an abundance of opportunities to make it your own. Note: Roof is older.

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2552 Garfield Avenue READING, PA 19609

  • Price: $275,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 75 Days
  • Updated: 62 min ago
  • ID#: PABK2062288
3
Beds
1
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.24
Acres
2,038
SQFT
$135
$/SQFT
1940
Built
Neighborhood:
None Available
County:
Berks
Area:
Spring Twp (10280)
School District:
Wilson
Property Description
This beautiful home with lots of character is set on a tree & landscaped corner lot in desirable West Lawn. Most rooms are carpeted over lovely hardwood floors, have some updates and tile window sills, lots of large windows. LR has a brick fireplace and electric insert, bay window, and sunporch access. DR offers a large garden window with shelves and flows to kitchen. Kitchen with wood trims to match cabinets and decorative tiles. Also offers built in range, microwave, dishwasher & refrigerator; double sink, eat-in bar and cabinet pantry. A classic den with wood panel walls, built in cabinets & shelves, gun cabinet, wood beams and wood floor and ceiling. Updated 1/2 bath has wainscot trim, new cabinetry with resin counter, raised bowl decorative sink and corner cabinet. Outside of the 1/2 bath is a tile shower stall which could be transformed into a closet or used. The sunroom is an enclosed porch area with wrap around windows. The 2nd fl. MBR is bright and cheery with a large with a nice closet and access to large balcony. BRs 2 & 3 are smaller and have closets and stair access to a 2-room attic. The large basement is unfinished with a wood burning brick fireplace, workbenches, built-in storage cabinets, stairlift, outside access and leads to a sizeable laundry with washer & dryer, laundry sink, and plumbing to add a full bath. The corner lot is vinyl fenced and offers lots of flora and trees and a koi pond. Wonderful peaceful area to relax on the covered porch. There is a shared older garage that could be used as a garage or storage. This home offers an abundance of opportunities to make it your own. Note: Roof is older.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Traditional Construction Materials Brick Exterior Features Exterior LightingSidewalksStreet LightsWater Falls Fencing RearVinyl Garage Spaces 1.00 Garage Type Other Garage YN Yes Location Type Corner Lot/Unit Lot Features CornerFront YardLandscapingLevelRear YardSideYard(s)Vegetation Planting Other Structures Garage(s) Parking Types Detached GarageDrivewayOn Street Patio And Porch Features BalconyPatio(s)Porch(es)Roof Pool No Pool Property Condition Very Good Road Responsibility Boro/Township Road Surface Type Black Top Roof Shingle Soil Types Unknown View Garden/LawnStreet Water Access YN No Water View YN No Waterfront YN No

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 2038 Appliances Built-In MicrowaveBuilt-In RangeDishwasherDryerOven - Self CleaningOven/Range - ElectricRefrigeratorWasherWater Heater - High-Efficiency Basement FullHeatedInterior AccessOutside EntrancePoured ConcreteShelvingSide EntranceUnfinishedWalkout StairsWorkshop Basement YN Yes Below Grade Finished Area 0 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Cooling Window Unit(s) Fireplace Features BrickElectricInsertWood Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 2 Flooring CarpetHardwoodVinyl Furnished No Heating Hot WaterRadiator Heating YN Yes Inclusions RefrigeratorWasher/DryerWindow Air ConditionersCabinets & Workbenches (in basement) 2 chairlifts & pictures Interior Features AtticBathroom - Walk-In ShowerBuilt-InsCarpetFloor Plan - TraditionalFormal/Separate Dining RoomKitchen - Eat-InPantryWood Floors Levels 2 Main Level Bedrooms 0 Pets Allowed No Pet Restrictions Room List Living RoomDining RoomSitting RoomBedroom 2Bedroom 3KitchenFamily RoomBasementBedroom 1Bathroom 1Attic Rooms Total 10 Unit Floors 2 Upper Level1 Bedrooms 3 Walls Ceilings Plaster Walls

Property Features

Acceptable Financing CashConventional Accessibility Features Chairlift Association YN No Central Air YN No Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Cross Street Marshall Electric 200+ Amp Service Entry Level 1 Federal Flood Zone YN No Foundation Details Stone Heating Fuel Oil Historic YN No Horse YN No Hot Water Oil Lease Considered YN No Municipality SPRING TWP Navigable Water YN N New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 804130484892 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Pets Allowed YN Yes Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 5553.00 Tax Lot 4581 Utilities Cable TVPhone Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Window Features Bay/BowEnergy EfficientGreen HouseReplacementVinyl Clad Zoning RESIDENTIAL

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©2025 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Nesbitt Realty. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2025-11-15T21:57:25.277.
 
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