2552 Garfield Ave

$270,000
Price
3
Beds
2,038 Sq. Ft.
$132 / Sq. Ft.
2,038
Sq. Ft.
$132
per Sq. Ft.

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;...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.
  1. Listed by Bonnie L Linette • Pagoda Realty
    P: (610)-413-2908 blinette@pagodarpm.com

Property Details for 2552 Garfield Avenue

Tax ID Number
80-4386-11-75-4581
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Entry Floor Number
1
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
LISTING UPDATED: 12/07/2025 02:49 PM

Property Details for 2552 Garfield Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #PABK2062288
Days on Market45
Taxes$5,553 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
CountyBerks County

Location

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Building Information for 2552 Garfield Avenue

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,797 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,334

Property Taxes

$463

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 2552 Garfield Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: WILSON
  • School District County ID: 300200397305
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Spring Twp (10280)
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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $124,900
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $1,126
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $88,700
  • City Town Tax: $456
  • Land Assessed Value: $36,200
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 4581
  • School Tax: $3,972
  • Tax Page Number: 44
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
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, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Balcony Access, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Flooring - Carpet
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Room 5
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Floored, Attic - Walk-Up
Room 6
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Electric, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-Ins, Countertop(s) - Recycled Content, Flooring - Vinyl, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Chair Rail, Countertop(s) - Recycled Content, Flooring - Vinyl
Room 10
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - HardWood
Room 11
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Room 12
  • Room Type: Basement
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Basement - Unfinished, Built-Ins, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Concrete
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,038.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,038.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,038.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Floors In Unit Count: 2
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Full, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Side Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Workshop
  • 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 / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Vegetation Planting
  • Soil Types: Unknown
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Fencing: Rear, Vinyl
  • Location Type: Corner Lot/Unit
  • Parcel ID: 1570525
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Other
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Electric, Insert, Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
  • Accessibility Features: Chairlift
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Green House, Replacement, Vinyl Clad
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Water Falls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Phone
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Internet Services: Cable
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 2552 Garfield Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 7, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

Dec 5, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

$270,000
Nov 20, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

Nov 14, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

$275,000
Oct 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

Sep 15, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

$285,000
Sep 15, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

Aug 31, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

$289,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/07/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

12/05/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

$270,000
11/20/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

11/14/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

$275,000
10/31/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

09/15/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

$285,000
09/15/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

08/31/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2062288

$289,900

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Public Records for 2552 Garfield Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$36,200Additions$88,700Total$124,900
Tax Record2025$2,289 ($191 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,038 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,038 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,454 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940CountyBERKSAPN80438611754581Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2552 Garfield Avenue

This home is within Wilson School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Spring Ridge El School
PublicK to 5

Wilson Southern Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wilson High School
Public9 to 12

St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School
PrivatePK to 8

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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2552 Garfield Avenue is a single family home for sale in Reading, PA 19609. This property was listed for sale on August 31, 2025 by Pagoda Realty, it's currently listed at $270,000. This listing's school district is Wilson School District. Nearby schools include Spring Ridge El School, Wilson Southern Middle School and Wilson High School. 2552 Garfield Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,038 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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