$179,000
SOLD NOV 1, 2024

428 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19611

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,254 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$143 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

19 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Heating System Uses Oil

About This Home

As of November 2024

IF YOU MISSED IT THE FIRST TIME, here is your chance. Buyer financing fell through!!!! Back on the market and ready for a new buyer! THIS IS GOING TO SELL FAST! This 3 bed 1 bath semi-detached has such character and charm. Updated electrical, newer roof and gutters, updated bathroom, and appliances remain.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Matthew Vernon

(610) 401-7111 matthewjvernon@gmail.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #Rs300995 Listed on: 09/07/2024

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Herrera

mattherrera@kw.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS370608

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,399

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,254 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 3492
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-5306-58-64-3492

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,399

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All appliance, two stand alone kitchen cabinets, pool table
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-09-07
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: IF YOU MISSED IT THE FIRST TIME, here is your chance. Buyer financing fell through!!!! Back on the market and ready for a new buyer! THIS IS GOING TO SELL FAST! This 3 bed 1 bath semi-detached has such character and charm. Updated electrical, newer roof and gutters, updated bathroom, and appliances remain.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Sq Ft: 1254
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1254
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 139.47
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1254
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 428

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3049.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: R

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 961.39
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2399.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-5306-58-64-3492
  • Tax Lot: 3492
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1254
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 11/01/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 7, 2024
Closed on
Oct 21, 2024
Sold by
Seyler Jeffrey K
Bought by
Laureano Benigno
Seller's Agent
Matthew Vernon
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Matt Herrera
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$179,000
Premium/Discount to List
$4,100
2.34%
Views
142
Current Estimated Value
$186,230

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,230
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.26%
Original Mortgage
$8,950
Outstanding Balance
$8,861
Interest Rate
6.12%
Estimated Equity
$177,369

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2000
Bought by
Seyler Jeffrey K
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $179,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $179,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $44,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $8,950 No Value Available
Closed $8,950 No Value Available
Open $175,757 FHA
Closed $175,757 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 Sold $179,000 +2.3% $143 / Sq Ft
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2024 09/21/24 For Sale $174,900 0.0% $139 / Sq Ft
09/11/2024 09/11/24 Off Market $174,900 -- --
09/07/2024 09/07/24 For Sale $174,900 -- $139 / Sq Ft
09/07/2024 09/07/24 Pending -- -- --
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 $1,474 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
2024 $2,411 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
2023 $2,374 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
2022 $2,374 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
2021 $2,374 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
2020 $2,350 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
2019 $2,350 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
2018 $2,350 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
2017 $2,334 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
2016 $1,334 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
2015 $1,334 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
2014 $1,227 $54,300 $17,600 $36,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2047470

Bright MLS

APN: 18-5306-58-64-3492