NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1140 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $216,000 - $255,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,572 Sq Ft
$153/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 03, 2020

Last sale price $154,000 $98 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,344/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2020

This home offers more charm and space than you might expect! Move-in ready home offers 2 bedrooms and full bath, all on first floor with walk-up attic space and a lovely family room in lower level. On the first floor you'll also find a cute office space or an area that could possibly be converted to laundry. Dining room is filled with character with the cathedral ceiling, built-in corner bench (table also comes with the home) and a corner cabinet for all your china. Enjoy cooking with your gas stove in the spacious kitchen which also has a quaint breakfast bar, perfect for your morning coffee. You'll be impressed with the custom woodwork & built-ins throughout the home. Moving to the exterior, you can enjoy relaxing outside on the wrap around deck on the front of the home, the back deck or the covered patio. Plenty of parking with the private driveway and extra spots around oversized garage which is heated, has electric and a workshop area. Additional shed outside for storage too. If you aren't impressed enough yet, you'll be happy to know that this has home has a new roof in 2014, CA system and hot water heater in 2018 and furnace just serviced. Check this home out today via the photos and additional virtual tour, it shouldn't last long with all it has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chasity Willey

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster License #RS311804 Listed on: 05/19/2020

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Sample

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #RS311636

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,105

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 61x11160x111
  • Wood Fence
  • Corner Lot
  • Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2607
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-31-2607

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,105

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator in kitchen, electric fireplace in basement, locker in garage
  • Inclusions: Garage refrigerator, washer/dryer, table in dining room
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Remarks Public: This home offers more charm and space than you might expect! Move-in ready home offers 2 bedrooms and full bath, all on first floor with walk-up attic space and a lovely family room in lower level. On the first floor you'll also find a cute office space or an area that could possibly be converted to laundry. Dining room is filled with character with the cathedral ceiling, built-in corner bench (table also comes with the home) and a corner cabinet for all your china. Enjoy cooking with your gas stove in the spacious kitchen which also has a quaint breakfast bar, perfect for your morning coffee. You'll be impressed with the custom woodwork & built-ins throughout the home. Moving to the exterior, you can enjoy relaxing outside on the wrap around deck on the front of the home, the back deck or the covered patio. Plenty of parking with the private driveway and extra spots around oversized garage which is heated, has electric and a workshop area. Additional shed outside for storage too. If you aren't impressed enough yet, you'll be happy to know that this has home has a new roof in 2014, CA system and hot water heater in 2018 and furnace just serviced. Check this home out today via the photos and additional virtual tour, it shouldn't last long with all it has to offer!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1572
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1572
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 131.40
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1172
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 400
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1140

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Oversized, Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Detached Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • 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

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 43900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 29900.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 61x11160x111
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526916
  • School Tax: 2111.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3105.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-31-2607
  • Tax Lot: 2607
  • Tax Page Number: 9
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 846
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 07/03/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2020
Closed on
Jul 2, 2020
Sold by
Wagner Steven P and Wagner Adara M
Bought by
Ford Kristen
Seller's Agent
Chasity Willey
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Sample
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$154,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
2.74%
Current Estimated Value
$226,983

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$72,983
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.72%
Original Mortgage
$151,210
Outstanding Balance
$135,799
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$100,062

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2018
Closed on
Aug 23, 2018
Sold by
Tasco Daniel and Tasco Britany
Bought by
Wagner Steven P and Nowrey Andra M
Seller's Agent
Kim Raifsnider
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$139,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-3.45%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.30%
Original Mortgage
$135,303
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2016
Sold by
Tasco Daniel and Tasco Britany
Bought by
Tasco Daniel and Daniel Britany

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,547
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2011
Sold by
Crissup Denise and Tasco Charles R
Bought by
Tasco Daniel and Hirst Britany

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$124,639
Interest Rate
4.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2002
Sold by
Tasco Charles R and Tasco Janice
Bought by
Tasco Charles R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2001
Sold by
Mengel Mark S and Mengel Denise
Bought by
Mengel Denise
Source: Public Records

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
Ford Kristen $154,000 Regal Abstract Lancaster
Wagner Steven P $139,900 None Available
Tasco Daniel -- None Available
Tasco Daniel $129,000 None Available
Tasco Charles R -- --
Mengel Denise -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ford Kristen $40,875
Open Ford Kristen $151,210
Closed Ford Kristen $6,000
Previous Owner Wagner Steven P $135,303
Previous Owner Tasco Daniel $116,547
Previous Owner Tasco Daniel $124,639
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/03/2020 07/03/20 Sold $154,000 0.0% $98 / Sq Ft
05/26/2020 05/26/20 Price Changed $154,000 +2.7% $98 / Sq Ft
05/24/2020 05/24/20 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2020 05/19/20 For Sale $149,900 +7.1% $95 / Sq Ft
08/23/2018 08/23/18 Sold $139,900 0.0% $89 / Sq Ft
07/31/2018 07/31/18 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2018 07/08/18 Off Market $139,900 -- --
06/05/2018 06/05/18 Price Changed $139,900 -3.5% $89 / Sq Ft
05/21/2018 05/21/18 For Sale $144,900 -- $92 / 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 $1,094 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
2024 $3,266 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
2023 $3,179 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
2022 $3,142 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
2021 $3,105 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
2020 $3,105 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
2019 $3,068 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
2018 $3,015 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
2017 $2,957 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
2016 $938 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
2015 $938 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
2014 $938 $73,800 $29,900 $43,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK357632

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-31-2607