Comments for 2552 GARFIELD AVENUE , Reading, PA 19609
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.
Accessibility: Above Grade, Below Grade
Interior: Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Wood Floors
Additional Structures: Chairlift
Location Description: Corner Lot/Unit
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater - High-Efficiency
Lot Description: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Vegetation Planting
Basement: Full, Heated, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Side Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Workshop
Lot Dimensions: 0.24 Acre(S)
Basement: Yes
Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Vegetation Planting
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Lot Size: 0.24 Acres
Days on Market: 173
Number of Rooms: 10
Electric Description: 200+ Amp Service
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Exterior: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Water Falls
Roof Type: Shingle
Exterior: Brick
Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Attic
Fencing Description: Rear, Vinyl
Sewer: Public Sewer
Fireplace: Brick, Electric, Insert, Wood
Special View Info: Garden/Lawn, Street
Fireplaces: 2
Taxes: $5,553
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Utilities: Cable TV, Phone
Fuel Type: Oil
Water: Public
Garage: 1
Windows: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Green House, Replacement, Vinyl Clad
Heating: Hot Water, Radiator
Year Built: 1940