$135,000
SOLD JUN 28, 2012

1237 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,391 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$97 Per Sq Ft

16% Below List Price

239 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of September 2019

Super brick single with a two car detached garage make this home a must see! Very well kept roomy four bedroom one and a half bath in Kenhorst. Main level features a full eat in kitchen with updated appliances, including a flat top gas stove & built in corner hutch. Very cozy living room super for those cold winter nights! Cozy living room features wood burning fireplace w/mantle. Custom Bali wood blinds and hardwood flooring! Two bedrooms on the 1st floor with an updated full bath, upgrades to include pedestal sink and ceramic tile shower and floor. Replacement windows with cordless blinds for extra energy efficiency and privacy! Finished upper level offers two bedrooms, a nook for many uses! Lots of closets, including two full walk-in closets plus a walk-in cedar closet with built in benches for storage. Finished lower level w/recessed lighting and a 9x11 room for many uses. Newer mechanicals-15 yr old furnace, 2 yr water heater & electric. Large rear yard! Off street parking! Warranty Included!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lauren Clemens

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS-214760-L Listed on: 09/22/2011

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Klonis

Century 21 Gold License #RS223237L

Century 21 Gold

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,468

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

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

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,391 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,468

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, Curtains, Upright Freezer
  • Inclusions: Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Refrig, All Custom Blinds, Play/Fort In Yard.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Super brick single with a two car detached garage make this home a must see! Very well kept roomy four bedroom one and a half bath in Kenhorst. Main level features a full eat in kitchen with updated appliances, including a flat top gas stove & built in corner hutch. Very cozy living room super for those cold winter nights! Cozy living room features wood burning fireplace w/mantle. Custom Bali wood blinds and hardwood flooring! Two bedrooms on the 1st floor with an updated full bath, upgrades to include pedestal sink and ceramic tile shower and floor. Replacement windows with cordless blinds for extra energy efficiency and privacy! Finished upper level offers two bedrooms, a nook for many uses! Lots of closets, including two full walk-in closets plus a walk-in cedar closet with built in benches for storage. Finished lower level w/recessed lighting and a 9x11 room for many uses. Newer mechanicals-15 yr old furnace, 2 yr water heater & electric. Large rear yard! Off street parking! Warranty Included!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1391
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1391
  • Net Sq Ft: 1391.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 100.58
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1391
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1237

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower 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: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 1
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 43600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 28500.00
  • Land Use Code: 102
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREG
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526774
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2468.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-21-7613
  • Tax Lot: 7613
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Close Date: 06/28/2012

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%
Current Estimated Value
$246,923

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,523
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.19%

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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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $176,400 Homesale Settlement Services
Deed $135,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $35,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $43,495 Unknown
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

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004524114

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-21-7613