About 2552 Garfield Ave
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.
Features of 2552 Garfield Ave
| MLS® # | PABK2062288 |
|---|---|
| Price | $285,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 1.50 |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 2,038 |
| Acres | 0.24 |
| Year Built | 1940 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Detached |
| Style | Traditional |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 2552 Garfield Ave |
|---|---|
| Area | Spring Twp (10280) |
| Subdivision | NONE AVAILABLE |
| City | READING |
| County | BERKS-PA |
| State | PA |
| Municipality | SPRING TWP |
| Zip Code | 19609 |
Amenities
| Amenities | Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Wood Floors |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Cable TV, Phone |
| # of Garages | 1 |
| Garages | Other |
| View | Garden/Lawn, Street |
| Is Waterfront | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Floor Plan-Traditional |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Oven-Self Cleaning, Water Heater - High-Efficiency |
| Heating | Hot Water, Radiator |
| Cooling | Window Unit(s) |
| Has Basement | Yes |
| Basement | Full, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Side Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Workshop |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| # of Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplaces | Brick, Electric, Insert, Wood |
| # of Stories | 2 |
| Stories | 2 Story |
Exterior
| Exterior | Brick and Siding |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Balcony, Patio, Porch(es), Roof Deck, Fenced-Rear, Vinyl Fence, Water Falls |
| Lot Description | Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Vegetation Planting |
| Windows | Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Replacement, Vinyl Clad, Green House |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Foundation | Stone |
School Information
| District | WILSON |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 31st, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 20 |
| Zoning | RESIDENTIAL |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | Pagoda Realty |
|---|---|
| Contact Info | 6109857700 |