NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1239 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $261,000 - $322,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,104 Sq Ft
$136/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 27, 2018

Last sale price $174,900 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,618/month

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of July 2018

Stately 2 story with 3 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a 1 car attached garage in the heart of Governor Mifflin Schools. This stunning home features a new architectural roof, new high efficiency gas heater and gas hot water heater, vinyl replacement windows, beautiful original hardwood floors and fully fenced yard with 6 foot vinyl privacy fence. Are you looking for that formal dining area...this home boasts a large formal dining area big enough for a hutch and large table and a breakfast room off of the kitchen with lots of windows. If you enjoy sitting outside you will love the full length front porch for all those summer evening sunsets or watching the fireworks from the local events. Looking for a man cave or a place to call your family room? Take a look at the basement area that has a half bath and enough space for all the indoor sporting events. This home offers so much and will certainly impress you.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Klonis

(610) 779-6585 c21cfmike@cs.com Century 21 Gold License #RS223237L Listed on: 05/18/2018

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Eshelman

(610) 334-3805 leshelman@remax.net RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS303160

RE/MAX Of Reading

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,565

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R-3

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Governor Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • 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 6671
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-21-6671

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,565

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Mobile Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Remarks Public: Stately 2 story with 3 large bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a 1 car attached garage in the heart of Governor Mifflin Schools. This stunning home features a new architectural roof, new high efficiency gas heater and gas hot water heater, vinyl replacement windows, beautiful original hardwood floors and fully fenced yard with 6 foot vinyl privacy fence. Are you looking for that formal dining area...this home boasts a large formal dining area big enough for a hutch and large table and a breakfast room off of the kitchen with lots of windows. If you enjoy sitting outside you will love the full length front porch for all those summer evening sunsets or watching the fireworks from the local events. Looking for a man cave or a place to call your family room? Take a look at the basement area that has a half bath and enough space for all the indoor sporting events. This home offers so much and will certainly impress you.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Dining Area
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2104
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2104
  • Net Sq Ft: 1672.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 104.61
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1672
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 432
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1239

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • 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: 2
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 59100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 27100.00
  • Land Use Code: 112
  • Lot Features: Corner, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R-3

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1526769
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3565.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-21-6671
  • Tax Lot: 6671
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/27/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2022
Sold by
Timothy See Jr and Timothy Stephanie
Bought by
See Stephanie Lynne
Current Estimated Value
$286,060

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 18, 2018
Closed on
Jul 27, 2018
Sold by
Vanreed Daniel R and Vanreed Van Reed
Bought by
See Timothy and Pentz Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Michael Klonis
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Lisa Eshelman
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$174,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.19%
Original Mortgage
$171,731
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2012
Sold by
Vanreed Daniel R and Vanreed Van Reed
Bought by
Vanreed Daniel R and Vanreed Van Reed

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$137,700
Interest Rate
3.35%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 29, 2009
Sold by
Martin Emerick M and Martin Helen F
Bought by
Vanreed Daniel R and Labe Samantha A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,558
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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
See Stephanie Lynne -- Painter Scott C
See Timothy $174,900 Signature Abstract
Vanreed Daniel R -- None Available
Vanreed Daniel R $148,245 First American Title Insuran
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner See Timothy $171,731
Previous Owner See Timothy $6,000
Previous Owner Vanreed Daniel R $137,700
Previous Owner Vanreed Daniel R $145,558
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/27/2018 07/27/18 Sold $174,900 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft
05/22/2018 05/22/18 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2018 05/18/18 For Sale $174,900 -- $83 / 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 $1,278 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
2024 $3,815 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
2023 $3,713 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
2022 $3,670 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
2021 $3,627 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
2020 $3,627 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
2019 $3,583 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
2018 $3,522 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
2017 $3,454 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
2016 $1,096 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
2015 $1,096 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
2014 $1,096 $86,200 $27,100 $59,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001527254

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-21-6671