NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1435 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Kenhorst Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $203,000 - $215,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,106 Sq Ft
$189/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 30, 2021

Last sale price $130,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,239/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Deck
  • Cottage
  • 5-minute walk to Brookline Park

About This Home

As of April 2021

Perfect for the first-time home owner or investor. Charming 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home conveniently located in the Governor Mifflin School District. This home features a large Living Room, separate Dining Room and eat-in Kitchen, all with original knotty-pine walls. The Dining Room has sliders that open to a large deck for outdoor dining and entertaining. There are 2 Bedrooms and a full Bath with a large, newer walk-in shower. The lower level includes a Family Room or home office, a Laundry Room with a newer Washer & Dryer, and plenty of storage space. The rear of the home has a detached Garage and a concrete slab for additional parking. There is also a carport at the front of the house. The home is convenient to shopping, schools & public transportation.

Last Listed By

Mark Shoener

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks Listed on: 03/05/2021

BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,722

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 6,534

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Driveway Space
  • 1 Detached Carport Space
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,106 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Ramp on the main level
  • Deck
  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8058
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-17-11-8058

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,722

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Perfect for the first-time home owner or investor. Charming 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home conveniently located in the Governor Mifflin School District. This home features a large Living Room, separate Dining Room and eat-in Kitchen, all with original knotty-pine walls. The Dining Room has sliders that open to a large deck for outdoor dining and entertaining. There are 2 Bedrooms and a full Bath with a large, newer walk-in shower. The lower level includes a Family Room or home office, a Laundry Room with a newer Washer & Dryer, and plenty of storage space. The rear of the home has a detached Garage and a concrete slab for additional parking. There is also a carport at the front of the house. The home is convenient to shopping, schools & public transportation.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Spiral Staircase
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 6
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished, Walkout Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1106
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1106
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 135.53
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1106
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1435

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • 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
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes
  • Number Of Detached Carport Spaces: 1
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street, Detached Garage, Detached Carport
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 1

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Phone
  • 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
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6534.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1850.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2722.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-17-11-8058
  • Tax Lot: 8058
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1106
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 04/30/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2021
Closed on
Apr 30, 2021
Sold by
Estate Of Paul R Unger
Bought by
Orlando Gina M
Seller's Agent
Mark Shoener
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Buyer's Agent
Mark Shoener
BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$130,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-13.28%
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$209,134

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$79,134
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.44%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 1986
Bought by
Unger Paul R and Unger Virginia R

Range of Values:

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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
Orlando Gina M $130,000 Homesale Settlement Services
Unger Paul R -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $130,000 -13.3% $118 / Sq Ft
03/10/2021 03/10/21 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2021 03/05/21 For Sale $149,900 -- $136 / 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 $959 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
2024 $2,864 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
2023 $2,787 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
2022 $2,754 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
2021 $2,722 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
2020 $2,722 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
2019 $2,690 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
2018 $2,643 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
2017 $2,593 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
2016 $823 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
2015 $823 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
2014 $823 $64,700 $29,900 $34,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Shoener

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Mark Shoener

    BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

    (484) 256-3041

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK374134

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-17-11-8058

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19607 Kenhorst

1435 Fern Ave, Reading, PA

Homes for Sale in Reading, PA

This home is located at 1435 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607 since 05 March 2021 and is currently estimated at $209,134, approximately $189 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 1435 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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