Last Sold Price
5 beds2,863 sqft$131/sqft
1408 Farr Rd, Reading, PA 19607

Description

Rare find in Wyomissing Park - stunning solid brick home offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and detached 2 car garage! The 30 year owners of this home have meticulously maintained this home to preserve the historic character & architecture. Enter this home through the solid wood door into a welcoming foyer with gleaming hardwood floors. These floors continue into the formal dining room with build in corner cupboard & into the huge living room with cozy wood burning fireplace. Enjoy a glass of wine on...Rare find in Wyomissing Park - stunning solid brick home offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and detached 2 car garage! The 30 year owners of this home have meticulously maintained this home to preserve the historic character & architecture. Enter this home through the solid wood door into a welcoming foyer with gleaming hardwood floors. These floors continue into the formal dining room with build in corner cupboard & into the huge living room with cozy wood burning fireplace. Enjoy a glass of wine on the private side porch surrounded by black-eyed susans. The kitchen offers plenty of storage with a wall of tall cabinets, gas cook top & breakfast nook. Upstairs are 5 charming bedrooms one with a balcony overlooking the backyard. The third floor has a private bedroom & full bath plus additional storage, perfect for guests! This home features multiple cedar closets. The lower level is partially finished with knotty pine walls, built in bar area & painted floor. Mini splits keep this home cool and comfortable during the summer and the newer gas boiler keeps you cozy in the winter. Great outside space, nice yard area, potting shed & oversized 2 car garage with openers. This home is truly a one of a kind home! Schedule your showing today!
LISTING CLOSED: 09/27/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Wendy L Stauffer • Kingsway Realty
    P: (717)-229-6614 wendy@wendystauffer.com

Property Details for 1408 Farr Road

Status
MLS #
PABK2033724
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$7,816 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1931
Lot Size
0.36 AC / 15,681 SF
Tax ID Number
18-5306-53-04-3178
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Tudor
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
WYOMISSING PARK
Subdivision
WYOMISSING PARK (BERKS PA)
Municipality
READING CITY
Total Parking Spaces
6
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,533.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
330.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
330.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Very Good

Location

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Building Information for 1408 Farr Road

Stories-Year Built1931Building Size-Lot Size0.36 AC / 15,681 SF

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Property Information for 1408 Farr Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $178,800
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $1,369
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $106,800
  • City Town Tax: $3,241
  • Land Assessed Value: $72,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 3178
  • School Tax: $3,206
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Recreation Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Crown Molding, Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Breakfast Nook, Pantry, Kitchen - Gas Cooking
Room 5
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Balcony Access
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 12
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 13
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 15
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,863.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,533.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,863.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Slate
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 2-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1464694
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bar, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split, Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.wendystauffer.com

Property History for 1408 Farr Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 27, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2033724

$375,000
Sep 20, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1519570019

$375,000
Aug 27, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2033724

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/27/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2033724

$375,000
09/20/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1519570019

$375,000
08/27/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2033724

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1408 Farr Road

Taxable ValueLand$72,000Additions$106,800Total$178,800
Tax Record2026$5,048 ($421 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,533 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,533 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,682 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1931CountyBERKSAPN18530653043178Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1408 Farr Road

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - K to 10
Rating
School
Distance
Millmont El School
PublicPK to 4

Central Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Reading Sda Jr Academy
PrivateK to 10

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