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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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2552 Garfield Ave
General
- Sold For: $255,000
- Taxes: $5,553 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PABK2062288
- Added to Site: 221 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 10
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Attic
- 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
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): 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
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Water Falls
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
- Garage Description: Other
Location
- Area: Spring Twp (10280)
- Municipality: SPRING TWP
- County: BERKS
- Cross Streets: Marshall
- Driving Directions: From Reading: 422 W to West Lawn, left on Dwight, left on Garfield
- Location Details: Corner Lot/Unit
School Information
- School District: Wilson
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Phone
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Side Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Workshop
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Green House, Replacement, Vinyl Clad
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,038
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,038 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,038 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Unit Information
- Unit Floor in Bldg.: 2
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,454
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Vegetation Planting
- Fencing (Description): Rear, Vinyl
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $132.48
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $3,972
- City/TownTax: $456
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,126
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $124,900
- Tax Amount: $5,553
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2038
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Window Air Conditioners, Cabinets & Workbenches (in basement) 2 chairlifts & pictures
- Lot Number: 4581
Listed and Sold by Pagoda Realty, Bonnie L Linette
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Schools
Schools serving 2552 Garfield Ave
School District:Wilson School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Shiloh Hills El School 301 Sage Drive, Sinking Spring, PA 19608 | K-5 | 2.9 mi |
Wilson Southern Middle School 3100 Iroquois Ave, Sinking Spring, PA 19608 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Wilson High School 2601 Grandview Boulevard, West Lawn, PA 19609 | 9-12 | 0.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2552 Garfield Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/20/2026
Sold
$255,000
-5.56%
MLS
12/05/2025
Price Reduced
$270,000
-1.82%
MLS
11/14/2025
Price Reduced
$275,000
-3.51%
MLS
9/15/2025
Price Reduced
$285,000
-1.69%
MLS
8/31/2025
Listed
$289,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
2552 Garfield Avenue, Reading, PA 19609 (MLS# PABK2062288) is a Single Family property that was sold at $255,000 on February 20, 2026. Want to learn more about 2552 Garfield Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Reading? You can browse all Reading real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

