$195,000
SOLD APR 17, 2023

1036 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,312 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$149 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Mud Room
  • Patio

About This Home

As of April 2023

This brick home offers a welcoming front porch and is conveniently located to public transit, shopping and schools within the Governor Mifflin School District. The main floor offers a living room, dining room, kitchen, half bathroom, and mudroom with outside access. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms, 1 of the bedrooms is currently being used as a large walk in closet, and a full bathroom with tub shower combo. The basement has been partially finished and provides an additional walkout to the fenced in back yard.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Brickner

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS316723 Listed on: 02/27/2023

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Marielys Arroyo Alindato

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,782

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,312 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6993
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-31-6993

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,782

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Swing Set
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Basement Refrigerator, Washer & Dryer - All working - As Is Condition - No Monetary Value Given
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: This brick home offers a welcoming front porch and is conveniently located to public transit, shopping and schools within the Governor Mifflin School District. The main floor offers a living room, dining room, kitchen, half bathroom, and mudroom with outside access. The second floor offers 3 bedrooms, 1 of the bedrooms is currently being used as a large walk in closet, and a full bathroom with tub shower combo. The basement has been partially finished and provides an additional walkout to the fenced in back yard.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1312
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1312
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 137.20
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1312
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1036

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Fully
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 47300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 17300.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: R3
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526968
  • School Tax: 1912.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2782.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-31-6993
  • Tax Lot: 6993
  • Tax Page Number: 9
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1312
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 04/17/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 27, 2023
Closed on
Apr 17, 2023
Sold by
Gonzalez Nicholas
Bought by
Muniz Raiza Dennisse Ram
Seller's Agent
Mary Brickner
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Marielys Arroyo Alindato
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$180,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
8.33%
Views
121
Current Estimated Value
$213,097

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$18,097
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.12%
Original Mortgage
$148,000
Outstanding Balance
$144,343
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$78,821

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2018
Closed on
Jun 29, 2018
Sold by
Urbina Oscar and Urbina Andrea M
Bought by
Gonzalez Nicholas and Gonzalez Jaydee J
Seller's Agent
Mary McDonald
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Mary Brickner
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$127,900
Sold Price
$119,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-6.25%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.66%
Original Mortgage
$117,727
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2012
Sold by
Miller Andrea M and Urbina Andrea M
Bought by
Urbina Oscar and Urbina Andrea M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2005
Sold by
Piscitello Frank J and Piscitello Barbara R
Bought by
Miller Andrea M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$95,207
Interest Rate
5.78%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $195,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $119,900 Signature Abstract
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $96,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $148,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $117,727 FHA
Previous Owner $81,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $21,106 Unknown
Previous Owner $95,207 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/17/2023 04/17/23 Sold $195,000 +8.3% $149 / Sq Ft
03/03/2023 03/03/23 Pending -- -- --
02/27/2023 02/27/23 For Sale $180,000 +50.1% $137 / Sq Ft
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Sold $119,900 0.0% $91 / Sq Ft
05/20/2018 05/20/18 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2018 05/07/18 Price Changed $119,900 -2.4% $91 / Sq Ft
04/21/2018 04/21/18 Price Changed $122,900 -3.9% $94 / Sq Ft
03/27/2018 03/27/18 For Sale $127,900 -- $97 / 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 $958 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
2024 $2,859 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
2023 $2,782 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
2022 $870 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
2021 $2,718 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
2020 $2,718 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
2019 $2,685 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
2018 $2,639 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
2017 $2,589 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
2016 $821 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
2015 $821 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
2014 $821 $64,600 $17,300 $47,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Brickner

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Mary Brickner

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (610) 823-3485

    3 in this area

    120 Total Sales

    Mary Brickner
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  • Marielys Arroyo Alindato

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Marielys Arroyo Alindato

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

    (484) 637-6024

    4 in this area

    86 Total Sales

    Marielys Arroyo Alindato
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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Mary McDonald

    Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2026994

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-31-6993

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1036 Fern Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1036 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607 and is currently priced at $195,000, approximately $148 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 1036 Fern Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, Mifflin Park Elementary School, and Governor Mifflin Middle School.

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