NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1039 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $183,000 - $216,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,024 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 16, 2024

Last sale price $165,000 $161 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,109/month

75 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Carpet
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of February 2024

Located in the Governor Mifflin School District. This home features 3 bedrooms and full bath on the second floor and 3rd floor attic offering ample space and storage. The eat-in kitchen with a back porch off the kitchen provides a perfect spot for your grill and overlooks the rear fenced in yard. Large Livingroom for entertaining. The basement offers potential as a game room or rec room and has a walk-out door access to the porch and backyard. This home has lots of natural light. Newer roof and gas furnace in 2015, Its convenient location in the Governor Mifflin School District is close to local shopping and dining along with major highways. Schedule your showing today! This home is an investment property and has a current tenant. Please give 24 hours notice to schedule showings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Carr

(855) 885-4663 support@simplechoicerealty.com HomeZu Listed on: 10/28/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Naylor

(215) 512-2333 Sarah@baileynaylorteam.com RE/MAX SmartHub Realty License #RS353661

RE/MAX SmartHub Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,386

Year Built

  • Built in 1940 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Side-by-Side
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,024 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Walk-Out Basement

Kitchen

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin Elementary And Middle School
  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 5079
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-32-5079

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,386

Year Built

Built in 1940 | Remodeled in 2013

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Side-By-Side
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: range/oven, fridge, dishwasher
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-10-28
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Renovated: 2013
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Energy Star Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Walkout Level
  • Total Sq Ft: 1024
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1024
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 170.80
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1024
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • Middle Or Junior School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1640.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2386.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-32-5079
  • Tax Lot: 5079
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2023
Closed on
Feb 16, 2024
Sold by
Mbc Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Her Koshoua and Her Cha M
Seller's Agent
Christopher Carr
HomeZu
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Naylor
RE/MAX SmartHub Realty
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$165,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-8.28%
Views
424
Current Estimated Value
$197,791

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$32,791
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.66%
Original Mortgage
$132,000
Outstanding Balance
$129,672
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$68,119

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2017
Sold by
Wardhammar Brian N and Wardhammar Michelle A
Bought by
Mbc Investment Group Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2010
Sold by
Golowski Joseph S and Trythall Margaret M
Bought by
Wardhammar Brian N and Wardhammar Michelle A
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Her Koshoua $165,000 Regal Abstract
Mbc Investment Group Llc $76,452 None Available
Wardhammar Brian N $65,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Her Koshoua $132,000
Previous Owner Mbc Investment Group Llc $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/16/2024 02/16/24 Sold $165,000 -5.7% $161 / Sq Ft
01/12/2024 01/12/24 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2024 01/05/24 Price Changed $174,900 -2.8% $171 / Sq Ft
10/28/2023 10/28/23 For Sale $179,900 -- $176 / 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 $821 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
2024 $2,452 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
2023 $2,386 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
2022 $2,358 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
2021 $2,331 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
2020 $2,331 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
2019 $2,303 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
2018 $2,263 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
2017 $2,220 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
2016 $704 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
2015 $704 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
2014 $704 $55,400 $19,600 $35,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2036402

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-32-5079