NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1135 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $196,000 - $220,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,200 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2015

Last sale price $94,900 $79 Per Sq Ft

Est. 117% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,247/month

161 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch
  • Attic
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of May 2015

Solid Brick Semi-Detached with covered front porch. Nice living room that opens to dining room (currently being used as additional living room). Large, modern eat-in kitchen. Upper level has 3 private bedrooms and tile bath. Small patio and rear yard. Two car detached garage.

Last Listed By

Michele McCartney

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS166910L Listed on: 10/21/2014

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1877
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-31-1877

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, Dryer
  • Inclusions: Stove, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Remarks Public: Solid Brick Semi-Detached with covered front porch. Nice living room that opens to dining room (currently being used as additional living room). Large, modern eat-in kitchen. Upper level has 3 private bedrooms and tile bath. Small patio and rear yard. Two car detached garage.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1200
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1200
  • Net Sq Ft: 1200.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 79.08
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1135

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
  • 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

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 54600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 19600.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526910
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2892.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-31-1877
  • Tax Lot: 1877
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Close Date: 05/22/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2014
Closed on
May 22, 2015
Sold by
Estate Of Maddalena Galantuomo and Galantuomo Antonio
Bought by
Roberts Jesse and Eyrich Ashley
Seller's Agent
Michele McCartney
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Dietrich
BHHS Homesale Realty - Schuylkill Haven
List Price
$94,900
Sold Price
$94,900
Total Days on Market
161
Current Estimated Value
$206,315

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$111,415
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.10%
Original Mortgage
$93,180
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 15, 1985
Bought by
Galantuomo Giuseppe and Galantuomo Maddalena

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
Roberts Jesse $94,900 None Available
Galantuomo Giuseppe -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Roberts Jesse $66,417
Closed Roberts Jesse $41,400
Closed Roberts Jesse $22,901
Closed Roberts Jesse $93,180
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Sold $94,900 0.0% $79 / Sq Ft
03/31/2015 03/31/15 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2014 10/21/14 For Sale $94,900 -- $79 / 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 $1,100 $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
2024 $3,284 $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
2023 $3,196 $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
2022 $3,159 $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
2021 $3,122 $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
2020 $3,122 $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
2019 $3,085 $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
2018 $3,032 $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
2017 $2,973 $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
2016 $943 $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
2015 $943 $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
2014 -- $74,200 $19,600 $54,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003125934

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-31-1877