$310,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2025

1008 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,028 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$153 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Carpet
  • No HOA
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Radiant Heating System

About This Home

As of February 2025

Wow! This is the home you have been waiting for all year! A fully remodeled, all Brick, SINGLE in Governor Mifflin for under 300k! This stunning house is right out of a magazine, boasting 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and walkable to downtown! Right when you pull up you will notice the welcoming sidewalks, large pull-through driveway, new roof, and all new efficient vinyl windows. Sip coffee by the outdoor hearth under your covered patio or entertain on your HUGE double lot. Park in your attached, oversized, double garage to enter and be blown away. This sun filled layout boasts new luxury vinyl flooring, fresh paint, carpet, , blinds and light fixtures throughout. Host all your holiday parties with ease in the big beautiful eat-in kitchen! Featuring all new cabinets, quartz counters, hardware, tile backsplash, gas cooking and all NEW stainless-steel appliances are included! You could live on the spacious first floor with its 2 beds and full bath or spread out to the second floor with its 2 bedrooms, new half bath and large walk-in storage. Cozy up by the fireplace in your fully finished walk out basement. With a convenient full bathroom, massive laundry room, storage, and a flex space that could easily be an office, playroom or in-home gym, this basement is a dream! With efficient Gas heat, newer electrical panel, low taxes, low water bills, quick settlement AND a home warranty....Move fast!! Pack your bags and move right in, everything is done here! One year home warranty being offered on this home with acceptable offer! Call today so you can own this great home tomorrow!

Due to multiple offers, all offers due by 12:00 noon on 1/3/25

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allison Kercher

(484) 772-9261 ASKercher@yahoo.com Pagoda Realty Listed on: 12/28/2024

Pagoda Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Colette Stallworth

(610) 413-4089 cstallworth@c21gold.com Century 21 Gold License #RS325042

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,795

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,028 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Radiant Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9015
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-32-9015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,795

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-01-03
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2028
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2028
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 147.88
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2028
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10890.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3310.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4795.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-32-9015
  • Tax Lot: 9015
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 28, 2024
Closed on
Jan 23, 2025
Sold by
Kopec Lindsey R
Bought by
Traore Diouheratou and Traore Diane Mohamed
Seller's Agent
Allison Kercher
Pagoda Realty
Buyer's Agent
Colette Stallworth
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$310,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,100
3.37%
Views
254
Current Estimated Value
$311,510

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,510
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.65%
Original Mortgage
$263,500
Outstanding Balance
$261,712
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,798

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2024
Sold by
Lewis Thomas E and Lewis Susanne Deibert
Bought by
Kopec Lindsey R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2008
Sold by
Lewis Thomas E
Bought by
Lewis Thomas E and Deibert Elaine S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$68,000
Interest Rate
5.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $310,000 Wyomissing Abstract
Deed $155,000 Stewart Title
Deed $159,448 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $263,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $68,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $310,000 +3.4% $153 / Sq Ft
01/03/2025 01/03/25 Pending -- -- --
12/28/2024 12/28/24 For Sale $299,900 -- $148 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,555 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
2024 $4,643 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
2023 $4,518 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
2022 $4,466 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
2021 $4,413 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
2020 $4,413 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
2019 $4,361 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
2018 $4,286 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
2017 $4,204 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
2016 $1,334 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
2015 $1,334 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
2014 $1,334 $104,900 $26,400 $78,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2052040

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-32-9015