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2552 Garfield Avenue Reading, PA 19609
Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT IDX / Pagoda Realty

  2552 Garfield Avenue Reading, PA 19609

Active (5 Days)
$289,900
3
BED
2
BATH
2,038
SQFT

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.

MLS #:
PABK2062288
Taxes
$5,553(2025)
Lot Size
10,454 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1940
Style
Traditional
School District
Wilson
County
Berks County

Listed By

Bonnie L Linette, Pagoda Realty
Source
BRIGHT IDX
Last checked Sep 4 2025 at 6:27 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathroom: 1
  • Half Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Built-Ins
  • Wood Floors
  • Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Oven/Range - Electric
  • Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls
  • Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Water Heater - High-Efficiency
  • Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Attic
  • Carpet
  • Pantry
  • Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Subdivision
  • None Available
Lot Information
  • Corner
  • Landscaping
  • Vegetation Planting
  • Level
  • Front Yard
  • Rear Yard
  • Sideyard(s)
Property Features
  • Above Grade
  • Below Grade
  • Fireplace: Wood
  • Fireplace: Insert
  • Fireplace: Electric
  • Fireplace: Brick
  • Foundation: Stone
Heating and Cooling
  • Hot Water
  • Radiator
  • Window Unit(s)
Basement Information
  • Outside Entrance
  • Shelving
  • Unfinished
  • Full
  • Side Entrance
  • Heated
  • Walkout Stairs
  • Workshop
  • Poured Concrete
  • Interior Access
Flooring
  • Vinyl
  • Hardwood
  • Carpet
Exterior Features
  • Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Phone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fuel: Oil
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 2,038 sqft
Location
   
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