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.
Sold for $255,000
$255,000
2552 Garfield Ave, West Lawn, PA 19609
3beds
2,038sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
10,454 Square Feet Lot
$261,300 Zestimate®
$125/sqft
$2,481 Estimated rent
Home value
$261,300
$243,000 - $280,000
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Brick fireplaceWood burning brick fireplaceKoi pondLarge balconyOutside accessWasher and dryerWainscot trim
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Listed by:
Bonnie Linette 610-413-2908,
Pagoda Realty
Bought with:
Bonnie Linette, RS277436
Pagoda Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2062288
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Attic
Bedroom 1
- Features: Balcony Access, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 21
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
- Area: 189 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 21
Bedroom 3
- Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 66 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 11
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 1
- Features: Chair Rail, Countertop(s) - Recycled Content, Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 X 8
Other
- Features: Attic - Floored, Attic - Walk-Up
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Features: Basement - Unfinished, Built-in Features, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Lower
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 X 30
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 190 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 19
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Countertop(s) - Recycled Content, Flooring - Vinyl, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 13
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Electric, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 22
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring - Concrete
- Level: Main
- Area: 128 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 X 16
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient, Green House, Replacement, Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Full,Heated,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Concrete,Shelving,Side Entrance,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Electric, Insert, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,038
- Total interior livable area: 2,038 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,038
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Other, Detached, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Stair Lift
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Roof
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Water Falls, Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Street
Lot
- Size: 10,454 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Vegetation Planting, Corner Lot/Unit, Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 80438611754581
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Phone, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: West Lawn
- Municipality: SPRING TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $125/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $124,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,553
- Date on market: 8/31/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer / Dryer, Window Air Conditioners, Cabinets & Workbenches (in Basement) 2 Chairlifts & Pictures
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Listing removed | $2,250$1/sqft |
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| 2/23/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,250$1/sqft |
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| 2/20/2026 | Sold | $255,000-5.6%$125/sqft |
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| 1/13/2026 | Pending sale | $270,000$132/sqft |
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| 12/7/2025 | Price change | $270,000-1.8%$132/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Pending sale | $275,000$135/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Price change | $275,000-3.5%$135/sqft |
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| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $285,000$140/sqft |
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| 9/16/2025 | Pending sale | $285,000$140/sqft |
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| 9/15/2025 | Price change | $285,000-1.7%$140/sqft |
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| 8/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,900$142/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,553 +3.9% | $124,900 |
| 2024 | $5,344 +5% | $124,900 |
| 2023 | $5,092 +2.5% | $124,900 |
| 2022 | $4,967 +3.6% | $124,900 |
| 2021 | $4,792 | $124,900 |
| 2020 | $4,792 +2.9% | $124,900 |
| 2019 | $4,656 +0.9% | $124,900 |
| 2018 | $4,616 +1.7% | $124,900 |
| 2017 | $4,538 +209.5% | $124,900 |
| 2016 | $1,466 | $124,900 |
| 2015 | $1,466 | $124,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $124,900 |
| 2000 | -- | $124,900 |
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Neighborhood: West Wyomissing
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Shiloh Hills Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.8 mi
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Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Wilson
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Berks County
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- 19609
- West Wyomissing
- 2552 Garfield Ave
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