1408 Farr Road

Closed 9/27/23

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Last Sold Price

$375,000

5 beds4 baths2,863 sqft$131/sqft

1408 Farr Rd, Reading, PA 19607

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.36 acresLot Size

1931Year Built

$131/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

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!

Listed by: Wendy L Stauffer 717.229.6614 wendy@wendystauffer.com • Kingsway Realty

Listing closed: 09/27/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2033724

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Property Information for 1408 Farr Road

Property Details

Taxes: $7,816 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
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

Building Information

Year Built: 1931
Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,681 SF

Location

School District Name: READING
School District County ID: 300200397169

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Reading City (10201)

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

Senior Community: No

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

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

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
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8025/5175/0406/802551750406_512_384_WM_eCKykT9B3TwJMMG6.jpg
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 Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 1464694

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: 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

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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		—
Aug 17, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2033724	$365,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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	—
08/17/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2033724	$365,000

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
3/10	Millmont El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	1.3 mi
3/10	Central Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	2.6 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.1 mi
NR	Reading Sda Jr Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 10	0.3 mi
NR	Holy Name High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.6 mi
NR	Berks Catholic High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Millmont El School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	1.3 mi
3/10	Central Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	2.6 mi
1/10	Reading Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.1 mi
NR	Reading Sda Jr Academy PrivateK to 10 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Holy Name High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Berks Catholic High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1408 Farr Road, Reading, PA 19607	$375,000	5	4	2,863	15,681
1406 Farr Road, Reading, PA 19611	$404,000	3	3	2,190	10,890
1410 Farr Road, Reading, PA 19607	–	3	3	2,524	17,860
1402 Farr Road, Reading, PA 19607	–	4	3	1,968	26,136
1412 Farr Road, Reading, PA 19607	$167,500	2	3	2,198	18,731
801 Farr Place, Reading, PA 19611	$245,000	3	2	2,210	11,326
805 Farr Place, West Reading, PA 19611	$135,000	3	3	2,145	14,375
1500 Farr Road, Reading, PA 19607	$335,000	4	2	2,044	16,988
1320 Farr Road, Reading, PA 19607	$215,000	4	3	2,625	29,185
800 Farr Place, Reading, PA 19611	$260,000	5	4	2,695	39,204
831 Farr Place, Reading, PA 19611	$282,000	5	5	4,600	30,056
809 Farr Place, Reading, PA 19611	$66,500	2	3	2,250	29,620
1504 Farr Road, Reading, PA 19607	$100,000	2	1	1,152	9,148
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