NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1237 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $234,090 - $275,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,078 Sq Ft
$233/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 09, 2019

Last sale price $176,400 $164 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,501/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2019

Looking for a charming single home in the Kenhorst area? Look no further than this beautiful cape cod conveniently located to all shops and roads. As you enter from the adorable front porch you will notice the stunning wood burning fireplace. The kitchen has just been completely redone to a bright, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gorgeous countertop, backsplash and farmhouse sink. Two bedrooms and the main bathroom are located on the first floor. A very large bedroom is located on the second floor with TONS of storage and even a small bonus room perfect for an office. There are replacement windows on the first floor. A two car detached garage with a walk up for more storage is located in the back of the large flat back yard. An additional parking spot is located next to the garage so you never have to park on the street. There currently is a rec room in the semi finished basement with potential to completely finish as well as plenty of storage. Come see this home today before it goes! The sellers have a monitoring device on the property capable of real time listening capabilities. Sellers has deactivated the device.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allie Leupold

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing Listed on: 07/09/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Weiser

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks License #rs343008

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,997

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Plaster Walls
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,078 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Cedar Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Improved Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Rough-In Basement Bathroom

Schools

  • Mifflin Park Elementary School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shillington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 7613
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-21-7613

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,997

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, Dryer
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, A/C Units
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Looking for a charming single home in the Kenhorst area? Look no further than this beautiful cape cod conveniently located to all shops and roads. As you enter from the adorable front porch you will notice the stunning wood burning fireplace. The kitchen has just been completely redone to a bright, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gorgeous countertop, backsplash and farmhouse sink. Two bedrooms and the main bathroom are located on the first floor. A very large bedroom is located on the second floor with TONS of storage and even a small bonus room perfect for an office. There are replacement windows on the first floor. A two car detached garage with a walk up for more storage is located in the back of the large flat back yard. An additional parking spot is located next to the garage so you never have to park on the street. There currently is a rec room in the semi finished basement with potential to completely finish as well as plenty of storage. Come see this home today before it goes! The sellers have a monitoring device on the property capable of real time listening capabilities. Sellers has deactivated the device.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated, Partially Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Cedar Closet(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Improved, Outside Entrance, Rough Bath Plumb
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1078
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1078
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 156.68
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1078
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1237

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 43600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28500.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526774
  • School Tax: 2026.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2997.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-21-7613
  • Tax Lot: 7613
  • Tax Page Number: 9
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1078
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 09/09/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2019
Closed on
Sep 9, 2019
Sold by
Bryniarski Kyle A
Bought by
Vaks Nir
Seller's Agent
Allie Leupold
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Buyer's Agent
Eric Weiser
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$168,900
Sold Price
$176,400
Premium/Discount to List
$7,500
4.44%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$251,523

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$75,123
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.37%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 22, 2011
Closed on
Jun 29, 2012
Sold by
Mulholland Shane K and Mulholland Carleen M
Bought by
Bryniarski Kyle A
Seller's Agent
Lauren Clemens
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Michael Klonis
Century 21 Gold
List Price
$159,800
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,800
-15.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.78%
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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
Vaks Nir $176,400 Homesale Settlement Services
Bryniarski Kyle A $135,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bryniarski Kyle A $35,000
Previous Owner Bryniarski Kyle A $50,000
Previous Owner Mulholland Carleen M $43,495
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/09/2019 09/09/19 Sold $176,400 0.0% $164 / Sq Ft
07/15/2019 07/15/19 Off Market $176,400 -- --
07/13/2019 07/13/19 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2019 07/09/19 For Sale $168,900 +25.1% $157 / Sq Ft
06/28/2012 06/28/12 Sold $135,000 -3.5% $97 / Sq Ft
05/18/2012 05/18/12 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2012 04/30/12 Price Changed $139,900 -6.6% $101 / Sq Ft
03/08/2012 03/08/12 Price Changed $149,800 -3.2% $108 / Sq Ft
01/15/2012 01/15/12 Price Changed $154,800 -1.6% $111 / Sq Ft
11/15/2011 11/15/11 Price Changed $157,300 -1.6% $113 / Sq Ft
09/22/2011 09/22/11 For Sale $159,800 -- $115 / 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 $1,069 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
2024 $3,191 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
2023 $3,105 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
2022 $3,069 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
2021 $3,033 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
2020 $3,033 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
2019 $2,997 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
2018 $2,946 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
2017 $2,889 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
2016 $917 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
2015 $917 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
2014 $917 $72,100 $28,500 $43,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Allie Leupold

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Allie Leupold

    Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

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  • Eric Weiser

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Eric Weiser

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (610) 507-7135

    6 Total Sales

    Eric Weiser
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  • Lauren Clemens

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Lauren Clemens

    RE/MAX of Reading

    (484) 955-1550

    1 in this area

    27 Total Sales

    Lauren Clemens
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  • Michael Klonis

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Michael Klonis

    Century 21 Gold

    (610) 858-4748

    2 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Michael Klonis
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK344544

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-21-7613

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607

1237 Fern Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 1237 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 09 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $251,523, approximately $233 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 1237 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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