NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1026 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $215,000 - $239,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,316 Sq Ft
$170/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 19, 2015

Last sale price $95,000 $72 Per Sq Ft

Est. 136% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,271/month

280 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Patio
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of March 2015

This is a well-maintained 2-story brick semi-attached home in a quiet neighborhood in the Borough of Kenhorst. Property has 3 private bedrooms, living room with a beautiful ornamental fireplace and a spacious dining room. The kitchen has newer oak cabinetry with a breakfast bar and nice flooring. Just off the kitchen is a very nice sunroom with 1/2 bath. Updated electric, newer carpet and paint throughout as well as newer replacement windows and BRAND NEW ROOF in 2014 are just some of the improvements to this lovely home. The second bedroom has a sun porch currently being used as a walk-in closet but offers many other possibilities. Plus, there are ceiling fans in nearly every room. And, don't forget about the basement garage which is accessed from the rear driveway. - - AHS warranty is available to the buyer w/approved purchase agreement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Witman

(484) 269-8508 switman528@comcast.net BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #RS223538L Listed on: 03/29/2014

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Strain

(610) 698-1390 CStrain@Remax.net RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS276669

RE/MAX Of Reading

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,316 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7978
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-31-7978

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer & Dryer Negotiable
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove, Dishwasher, Microwave, Wall-Unit Air Conditioners
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Remarks Public: This is a well-maintained 2-story brick semi-attached home in a quiet neighborhood in the Borough of Kenhorst. Property has 3 private bedrooms, living room with a beautiful ornamental fireplace and a spacious dining room. The kitchen has newer oak cabinetry with a breakfast bar and nice flooring. Just off the kitchen is a very nice sunroom with 1/2 bath. Updated electric, newer carpet and paint throughout as well as newer replacement windows and BRAND NEW ROOF in 2014 are just some of the improvements to this lovely home. The second bedroom has a sun porch currently being used as a walk-in closet but offers many other possibilities. Plus, there are ceiling fans in nearly every room. And, don't forget about the basement garage which is accessed from the rear driveway. - - AHS warranty is available to the buyer w/approved purchase agreement.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Stone, Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1316
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1316
  • Net Sq Ft: 1316.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 72.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1316
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1026

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water, Radiator
  • 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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: .
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2564.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-31-7978
  • Tax Lot: 7978
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 03/19/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2014
Closed on
Mar 19, 2015
Sold by
Sweitzer Michael R and Sweitzer Kristin J
Bought by
Grimes John S and Graul Christie N
Seller's Agent
Scott Witman
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Strain
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$108,000
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,000
-12.04%
Current Estimated Value
$224,350

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$129,350
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.48%
Original Mortgage
$3,000
Outstanding Balance
$2,304
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Estimated Equity
$222,046

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 2003
Sold by
Bosold Gary A and Whiskeyman Gail A
Bought by
Sweitzer Michael R and Sweitzer Kristen J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,461
Interest Rate
5.34%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Grimes John S $95,000 None Available
Sweitzer Michael R $58,700 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Grimes John S $3,000
Open Grimes John S $93,279
Previous Owner Sweitzer Michael R $60,461
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/19/2015 03/19/15 Sold $95,000 +0.1% $72 / Sq Ft
01/03/2015 01/03/15 Pending -- -- --
11/25/2014 11/25/14 Price Changed $94,900 -5.0% $72 / Sq Ft
07/31/2014 07/31/14 Price Changed $99,900 -4.8% $76 / Sq Ft
06/18/2014 06/18/14 Price Changed $104,900 -2.9% $80 / Sq Ft
03/29/2014 03/29/14 For Sale $108,000 -- $82 / 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 $976 $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
2024 $2,912 $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
2023 $2,834 $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
2022 $2,801 $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
2021 $2,768 $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
2020 $2,768 $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
2019 $2,735 $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
2018 $2,688 $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
2017 $2,637 $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
2016 $836 $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
2015 $836 $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
2014 -- $65,800 $17,300 $48,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002876204

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-31-7978