NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1129 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $296,000 - $314,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,936 Sq Ft
$158/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 04, 2014

Last sale price $150,000 $77 Per Sq Ft

Est. 104% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,853/month

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Double Oven
  • Porch

About This Home

As of August 2014

Substantial all stone 2-story with huge side porch. Features Rear, Enclosed 3 Season Room, Six Garages, and off street parking. Large rooms with original woodwork and stone fireplace. New windows and central air, custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite tops. The bath is huge but could us a little modernizing. Great bedroom sizes. Neutral paint, freshly cleaned carpets. Lower level features a Rec Room, full second kitchen, full bath and laundry. The six garages can generate rental income or enhance a home occupation.

Last Listed By

Michele McCartney

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS166910L Listed on: 03/24/2014

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,936 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2952
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-31-2952

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Ref, Oven, Cooktop, Micro, Bsmt Frig & Range, Washer, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remarks Public: Substantial all stone 2-story with huge side porch. Features Rear, Enclosed 3 Season Room, Six Garages, and off street parking. Large rooms with original woodwork and stone fireplace. New windows and central air, custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite tops. The bath is huge but could us a little modernizing. Great bedroom sizes. Neutral paint, freshly cleaned carpets. Lower level features a Rec Room, full second kitchen, full bath and laundry. The six garages can generate rental income or enhance a home occupation.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Double, Built-In Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1936
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1936
  • Net Sq Ft: 1936.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 82.59
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1936
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1129

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • 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

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 85000.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30400.00
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11761.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526921
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4417.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-31-2952
  • Tax Lot: 2952
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 08/04/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2014
Closed on
Jun 16, 2014
Sold by
Galantuomo Antonio
Bought by
Estevez Oscar D and Peraltz Ysabel M
Seller's Agent
Michele McCartney
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Juan Romero
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-6.19%
Total Days on Market
28
Current Estimated Value
$305,420

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$155,420
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.79%
Original Mortgage
$147,283
Interest Rate
4.09%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 1970
Bought by
Galantuomo Joseph and Galantuomo Maddalena

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Estevez Oscar D $150,000 None Available
Galantuomo Joseph -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Estevez Oscar D $147,283
Previous Owner Galantuomo Maddalena $93,380
Previous Owner Galantuomo Maddalena $20,000
Previous Owner Galantuomo Maddalena $81,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2014 08/04/14 Sold $150,000 0.0% $77 / Sq Ft
04/21/2014 04/21/14 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2014 04/19/14 Off Market $150,000 -- --
03/24/2014 03/24/14 For Sale $159,900 -- $83 / 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 $1,711 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
2024 $5,107 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
2023 $4,970 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
2022 $4,913 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
2021 $4,855 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
2020 $4,855 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
2019 $4,797 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
2018 $4,715 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
2017 $4,624 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
2016 $1,467 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
2015 $1,467 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
2014 $1,467 $115,400 $30,400 $85,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michele McCartney

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Michele McCartney

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

    (610) 587-1913

    9 in this area

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  • Juan Romero

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002850894

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-31-2952

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1129 Fern Ave, Reading, PA

Homes for Sale in Reading, PA

This home is located at 1129 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 24 March 2014 and is currently estimated at $305,420, approximately $157 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 1129 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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