NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1130 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $231,000 - $297,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,339 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 10, 2020

Last sale price $149,500 $112 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,493/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2020

Everything you need for a great price! And look how low the taxes are! Three bedrooms and Two full bathrooms including a bedroom/ bathroom on the main level that could also double up as a play room or just a nice room with a full bathroom for lower level convenience. Big yard, plenty of parking, nice big shed for storage, a basement, and affordability all in a single home. Nice size porch and a mudroom for added convenience. Owner has spread a considerable amount of fresh paint, roof and mechanicals are newer and has the possibility of offstreet parking next to the shed right by the front door. Conveniently located to the highway yet close to, even walking distance, to lots of local restaurants, bars and playgrounds. There aren t many single homes in quiet suburban developments for under 150,000 because everybody is looking for them. So the sooner you get on this one, the better!

Last Listed By

Mark Crystal

Sands & Company Real Estate License #RS338130 Listed on: 11/08/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,743

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,339 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Partial Basement
  • Laundry on upper level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • Alley Access
  • On-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2792
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-31-2792

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,743

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Remarks Public: Everything you need for a great price! And look how low the taxes are! Three bedrooms and Two full bathrooms including a bedroom/ bathroom on the main level that could also double up as a play room or just a nice room with a full bathroom for lower level convenience. Big yard, plenty of parking, nice big shed for storage, a basement, and affordability all in a single home. Nice size porch and a mudroom for added convenience. Owner has spread a considerable amount of fresh paint, roof and mechanicals are newer and has the possibility of offstreet parking next to the shed right by the front door. Conveniently located to the highway yet close to, even walking distance, to lots of local restaurants, bars and playgrounds. There aren t many single homes in quiet suburban developments for under 150,000 because everybody is looking for them. So the sooner you get on this one, the better!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1339
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1339
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 111.65
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1339
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1130

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Masonry
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Alley, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electric Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 33900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 31300.00
  • Land Use Code: 107
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526919
  • School Tax: 1865.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2743.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-31-2792
  • Tax Lot: 2792
  • Tax Page Number: 9
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1339
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 01/10/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 8, 2019
Closed on
Jan 10, 2020
Sold by
Kachel Shawn M and Schultz Molly E
Bought by
Flammer Adam W
Seller's Agent
Mark Crystal
Sands & Company Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Renee Zohner
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$149,500
Premium/Discount to List
$4,600
3.17%
Total Days on Market
24
Current Estimated Value
$252,408

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$102,908
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.27%
Original Mortgage
$152,938
Outstanding Balance
$136,564
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$104,350

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2018
Closed on
Jun 28, 2018
Sold by
Gracely Michael S and Gracely Lianne J
Bought by
Kachel Shawn M and Schultz Molly E
Seller's Agent
Merlin Weaver
Compass RE
Buyer's Agent
Mark Crystal
Sands & Company Real Estate
List Price
$130,000
Sold Price
$133,000
Premium/Discount to List
$3,000
2.31%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.89%
Original Mortgage
$130,591
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2011
Closed on
Jun 15, 2012
Sold by
Wright William D and Wright William D
Bought by
Gracely Michael J and Gracely Lianne J
Seller's Agent
Antoinette Gabriel
RE/MAX Main Line-Kimberton
Buyer's Agent
Matt Bugay
Pagoda Realty
List Price
$124,500
Sold Price
$118,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,500
-5.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.00%
Original Mortgage
$115,862
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2011
Sold by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company
Bought by
Wright William D and Wright William D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2011
Sold by
Simon Florence J
Bought by
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company

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
Flammer Adam W $149,500 Title Services
Kachel Shawn M $133,000 Regal Abstract Lp
Gracely Michael J $118,000 None Available
Wright William D $42,500 None Available
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company $1,800 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Flammer Adam W $152,938
Previous Owner Kachel Shawn M $130,591
Previous Owner Gracely Michael J $115,862
Previous Owner Simon Florence J $71,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2020 01/10/20 Sold $149,500 0.0% $112 / Sq Ft
12/02/2019 12/02/19 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2019 12/01/19 Off Market $149,500 -- --
11/08/2019 11/08/19 For Sale $144,900 +8.9% $108 / Sq Ft
06/28/2018 06/28/18 Sold $133,000 0.0% $99 / Sq Ft
05/10/2018 05/10/18 Pending -- -- --
05/10/2018 05/10/18 Off Market $133,000 -- --
04/26/2018 04/26/18 For Sale $130,000 +10.2% $97 / Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Sold $118,000 +2.6% $88 / Sq Ft
06/02/2012 06/02/12 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2012 05/03/12 Price Changed $115,000 -7.9% $86 / Sq Ft
04/07/2012 04/07/12 Price Changed $124,900 -3.1% $93 / Sq Ft
03/26/2012 03/26/12 Price Changed $128,900 -0.1% $96 / Sq Ft
12/31/2011 12/31/11 Price Changed $129,000 +7.6% $96 / Sq Ft
10/12/2011 10/12/11 Price Changed $119,900 -3.7% $90 / Sq Ft
09/15/2011 09/15/11 For Sale $124,500 -- $93 / 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 $967 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
2024 $2,886 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
2023 $2,808 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
2022 $2,776 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
2021 $2,743 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
2020 $2,743 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
2019 $2,710 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
2018 $2,664 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
2017 $2,613 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
2016 $829 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
2015 $829 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
2014 $829 $65,200 $31,300 $33,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Crystal

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Mark Crystal

    Sands & Company Real Estate

    (610) 413-7376

    3 in this area

    226 Total Sales

    Mark Crystal
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  • Sean Devine

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Sean Devine

    Sands & Company Real Estate

    (610) 451-0774

    1 in this area

    44 Total Sales

    Sean Devine
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  • Renee Zohner

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Renee Zohner

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (484) 269-2937

    1 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    Renee Zohner
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  • Merlin Weaver

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Merlin Weaver

    Compass RE

    (484) 650-5307

    1 in this area

    129 Total Sales

    Merlin Weaver
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  • Matt Bugay

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Matt Bugay

    Pagoda Realty

    (610) 223-2021

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK350556

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-31-2792

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1130 Fern Ave, Reading, PA

Homes for Sale in Reading, PA

This home is located at 1130 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 08 November 2019 and is currently estimated at $252,408, approximately $188 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 1130 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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