NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1209 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $215,000 - $256,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,302 Sq Ft
$180/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 01, 2019

Last sale price $103,000 $79 Per Sq Ft

Est. 128% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,430/month

135 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of November 2019

This 4 bedroom Cape has amazing hardwood floors. 2 bedrooms on the first floor, main floor bathroom and 2 on the second floor! Plenty of room in this home. Your back patio is perfect for entertaining and you have alley access to your backyard. Tree-lined and private. Basement area has laundry, half bath and plenty of room to finish off for even more entertaining and it has a walk out to your backyard!! Easy to show make your appointment today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joelle Dennis

Keller Williams Realty Group License #RS313204 Listed on: 06/18/2019

Keller Williams Realty Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Joelle Dennis

Keller Williams Realty Group License #RS313204 Listed on: 06/18/2019

Keller Williams Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned RES 102, flat

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Plaster Walls
  • Architectural Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,302 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

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

Parking

  • Alley Access
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9756
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-21-9756

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: negotiable
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: This 4 bedroom Cape has amazing hardwood floors. 2 bedrooms on the first floor, main floor bathroom and 2 on the second floor! Plenty of room in this home. Your back patio is perfect for entertaining and you have alley access to your backyard. Tree-lined and private. Basement area has laundry, half bath and plenty of room to finish off for even more entertaining and it has a walk out to your backyard!! Easy to show make your appointment today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 6
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1302
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1302
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 92.17
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1302
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1209

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Phone
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 64600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28500.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RES 102
  • Zoning Description: flat

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: Dogs Ok, Cats Ok
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526794
  • School Tax: 2616.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3870.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-21-9756
  • Tax Lot: 9756
  • Tax Page Number: 9
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1302
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 11/01/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2021
Sold by
Dennis Joelle
Bought by
Jimenez Jennifer
Total Days on Market
135
Current Estimated Value
$234,927

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2019
Closed on
Nov 1, 2019
Sold by
Foley Ilarry M
Bought by
Dennis Joelle
Seller's Agent
Joelle Dennis
Keller Williams Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Joelle Dennis
Keller Williams Realty Group
List Price
$120,000
Sold Price
$103,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$17,000
-14.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2018
Sold by
Foley Harry M and Foley Valerie M
Bought by
Foley Harry M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Jimenez Jennifer $158,000 Conestoga Title Company
Dennis Joelle $103,000 Power Settlement Group Llc
Foley Harry M -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Jimenez Jennifer $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/01/2019 11/01/19 Sold $103,000 -14.2% $79 / Sq Ft
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Pending -- -- --
10/31/2019 10/31/19 For Sale $120,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
08/09/2019 08/09/19 Pending -- -- --
07/31/2019 07/31/19 Price Changed $120,000 +9.2% $92 / Sq Ft
07/18/2019 07/18/19 Price Changed $109,900 -8.3% $84 / Sq Ft
07/17/2019 07/17/19 Price Changed $119,900 -7.7% $92 / Sq Ft
07/10/2019 07/10/19 Price Changed $129,900 -3.7% $100 / Sq Ft
07/06/2019 07/06/19 For Sale $134,900 0.0% $104 / Sq Ft
07/02/2019 07/02/19 Price Changed $134,900 +31.0% $104 / Sq Ft
06/24/2019 06/24/19 Off Market $103,000 -- --
06/22/2019 06/22/19 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2019 06/18/19 For Sale $129,900 -- $100 / 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 $1,380 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
2024 $4,121 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
2023 $4,010 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
2022 $3,963 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
2021 $3,917 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
2020 $3,917 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
2019 $3,870 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
2018 $3,804 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
2017 $3,731 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
2016 $1,184 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
2015 $1,184 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
2014 $1,184 $93,100 $28,500 $64,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK343394

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-21-9756