205 Garfield Road

Closed 9/22/23

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Last Sold Price

$230,000

3 beds2 baths1,728 sqft$133/sqft

205 Garfield Rd, Bernville, PA 19506

Single FamilyProperty Type

6,969 sq ftLot Size

1939Year Built

$133/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Small-town living at its best in the charming Borough of Bernville. Quiet and neighborly best describes life in this Americana town. Like the outdoors? Berks County's gem Blue Marsh Lake is mere seconds away, and offers boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming and so much during all seasons of the year! Located behind the home is Umberhauer Park where you will find lots to do including basketball, baseball, volleyball, picnic pavilions, playground, outdoor grills, and more! As you approach the...Small-town living at its best in the charming Borough of Bernville. Quiet and neighborly best describes life in this Americana town. Like the outdoors? Berks County's gem Blue Marsh Lake is mere seconds away, and offers boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, swimming and so much during all seasons of the year! Located behind the home is Umberhauer Park where you will find lots to do including basketball, baseball, volleyball, picnic pavilions, playground, outdoor grills, and more! As you approach the home, you will be greeted by the inviting front porch where you can while away the warm summer evenings and enjoy a cold beverage while chatting with the neighbors. Upon entering the home, the spacious Living Room awaits you and is perfect for a family movie night. A large Dining Room is just what is needed to host a gourmet holiday feast with family, or a raucous game night with friends. The modern Kitchen is highlighted by gorgeous granite counter tops and and lovely, abundant cabinetry. Refrigerator, range, dishwasher and double-bowl stainless sink are included. Off the Kitchen lay a convenient bonus room that would be perfect for a home office, playroom or hobby room. A convenient Powder Room fills out the first floor. Upstairs you will find three Bedrooms and a hall bath. A full basement will hold all that extra "stuff" that we all to to acquire over the years. A 1 car garage is also available on the lower level. This one won't last!

Listed by: Daniel L O'Brien 610.670.2770 dobrien@goberkscounty.com • RE/MAX Of Reading

Listing closed: 09/22/2023 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2033560

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Avg days on market

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Square Feet: 0.23
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Property Information for 205 Garfield Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,065 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 29-4450-15-63-7612
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: UNKNOWN
Subdivision: UNKNOWN (BERKS PA)
Municipality: BERNVILLE BORO
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,728.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1939
Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

Location

School District Name: TULPEHOCKEN AREA
School District County ID: 300200397312

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: BERKS
MLS Area: Bernville Boro (10229)

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

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $78,600

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $602
Improvement Assessed Value: $56,500
City Town Tax: $428
Land Assessed Value: $22,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 112
Historic: No
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Tax Lot: 7612
School Tax: $2,036
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: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 11 X 13
Room Description: `

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 11 X 11

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 11.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 10 X 11

Room 4

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 16.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 11 X 16

Room 5

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 10 X 14

Room 6

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 22.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 13 X 22

Room 7

Room Type: Other
Room Length: 8.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 7 X 10

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,728.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,728.00
Total SQFT: 1,728.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Shingle, Composite
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8025/4661/5832/802546615832_512_384_WM_Ny825049x7yeGdiZ.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Basement Type: Full
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 1480257

Parking

Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage - Side Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Dining Area, Carpet, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: No

Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

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

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: None

Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Radiator, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
Hot Water: Oil
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
List Agent URL: dobrien.com

Property History for 205 Garfield Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 22, 2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1519089027	$230,000	+4.6% / yr
Sep 22, 2023	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2033560	$230,000	—
Aug 28, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2033560		—
Aug 24, 2023	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2033560		—
Aug 24, 2023	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2033560		—
Aug 22, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2033560		—
Aug 16, 2023	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2033560		—
Aug 15, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2033560	$224,900	—
Feb 25, 2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #305025707	$129,900	+723.7% / yr
Feb 25, 2011	Closed BRIGHT #1004667514	$129,900	—
Feb 25, 2011	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1002348249	$129,900	—
Jan 12, 2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004667514		—
Nov 12, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002348249	$129,900	—
Oct 12, 2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004667514	$139,900	—
May 19, 2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #290550835	$25,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/22/2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1519089027	$230,000 +4.6% / yr
09/22/2023	Closed BRIGHT #PABK2033560	$230,000
08/28/2023	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2033560	—
08/24/2023	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2033560	—
08/24/2023	Pending BRIGHT #PABK2033560	—
08/22/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2033560	—
08/16/2023	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #PABK2033560	—
08/15/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK2033560	$224,900
02/25/2011	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #305025707	$129,900 +723.7% / yr
02/25/2011	Closed BRIGHT #1004667514	$129,900
02/25/2011	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1002348249	$129,900
01/12/2011	Pending BRIGHT #1004667514	—
11/12/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002348249	$129,900
10/12/2010	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004667514	$139,900
05/19/2010	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #290550835	$25,500

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

Public Records for 205 Garfield Road

Taxable ValueLand$22,100Additions$56,500Total$78,600

Tax Record2026$1,156 ($96 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,728 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,728 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,970 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939CountyBERKSAPN29445015637612

Schools near 205 Garfield Road

This home is within Tulpehocken Area School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Penn Bernville El School	Public - Nearby school	K to 6	0.8 mi
7/10	Tulpehocken Junior-Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.9 mi
6/10	Bethel El School	Public - Nearby school	K to 6	9.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Penn Bernville El School PublicK to 6 Nearby school	0.8 mi
7/10	Tulpehocken Junior-Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.9 mi
6/10	Bethel El School PublicK to 6 Nearby school	9.9 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 205 Garfield Road, Bernville, PA 19506	$230,000	3	2	1,728	6,969
209 Garfield Road, Bernville, PA 19506	$101,270	4	3	1,664	5,227
207 Garfield Road, Bernville, PA 19506	$100,000	3	1	1,440	4,356
21 South Main Street, Bernville, PA 19506	–	3	1	1,064	12,632
213 Garfield Road, Bernville, PA 19506	$175,000	3	4	2,304	7,405
211 Garfield Road, Bernville, PA 19506	–	3	2	1,420	6,970
148 South Main Street, Bernville, PA 19506	$199,900	12	5	4,728	16,988
15 South Main Street, Bernville, PA 19506	$40,000	3	2	1,290	8,276
135 South Main Street, Bernville, PA 19506	$105,900	4	2	1,656	7,405
115 South Main Street, Bernville, PA 19506	$40,000	3	2	1,290	8,276
20 South Main Street, Bernville, PA 19506	$140,000	–	2	6,312	–
215 North Garfield Road, Bernville, PA 19506	–	3	1.5	1,568	14,375
7 South Main Street, Bernville, PA 19506	$90,000	–	–	11,610	–
219 Garfield Road, Bernville, PA 19506	$235,000	3	1	1,328	7,841
136 South Main Street, Bernville, PA 19506	$145,000	4	4	2,526	–
8 South Main Street, Bernville, PA 19506	$280,800	–	4	2,760	11,326

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