NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1216 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $175,000 - $212,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,120 Sq Ft
$180/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 29, 2016

Last sale price $75,000 $67 Per Sq Ft

Est. 168% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,204/month

123 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of February 2016

NEW REDUCED PRICE * Mechanically sound brick Semi in Governor Mifflin School District. Home has new heater and new roof. Clean single car detached garage opens to the rear alley to keep your auto and lawn items safe and dry. The garage has a man-door too which opens to the back yard. Seller is proactively taking care of the Kenhorst Borough municipal inspection, and offers a 1-year AHS Shield Plus home warranty to the Buyer with acceptable Agreement of Sale.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Frank Sabatucci

RE/MAX Of Reading License #AB-062125-L Listed on: 09/24/2015

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Gail Smith-Rader

Smith-Rader Real Estate

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,120 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1.5 Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9586
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-21-9586

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Remarks Public: NEW REDUCED PRICE * Mechanically sound brick Semi in Governor Mifflin School District. Home has new heater and new roof. Clean single car detached garage opens to the rear alley to keep your auto and lawn items safe and dry. The garage has a man-door too which opens to the back yard. Seller is proactively taking care of the Kenhorst Borough municipal inspection, and offers a 1-year AHS Shield Plus home warranty to the Buyer with acceptable Agreement of Sale.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range
  • 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: 1120
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1120
  • Net Sq Ft: 1120.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 75.80
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1216

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Fuses
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 46400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 17300.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526792
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2521.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-21-9586
  • Tax Lot: 9586
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 02/29/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 24, 2015
Closed on
Feb 29, 2016
Sold by
Noble Michele
Bought by
Klopp Steven M
Seller's Agent
Frank Sabatucci
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Gail Smith-Rader
Smith-Rader Real Estate
List Price
$89,900
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-16.57%
Total Days on Market
123
Current Estimated Value
$201,087

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$126,087
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.01%
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Outstanding Balance
$27,133
Interest Rate
3.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$169,912
Source: Public Records

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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
Klopp Steven M $75,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Klopp Steven M $60,000
Previous Owner Sebio Anthony F $127,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/29/2016 02/29/16 Sold $75,000 -11.7% $67 / Sq Ft
01/25/2016 01/25/16 Pending -- -- --
01/15/2016 01/15/16 Price Changed $84,900 -5.6% $76 / Sq Ft
09/24/2015 09/24/15 For Sale $89,900 -- $80 / 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 $944 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
2024 $2,819 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
2023 $2,744 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
2022 $2,712 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
2021 $2,680 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
2020 $2,680 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
2019 $2,648 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
2018 $2,603 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
2017 $2,553 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
2016 $810 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
2015 $810 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
2014 $810 $63,700 $17,300 $46,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002708872

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-21-9586