$82,000
SOLD OCT 19, 2016

525 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19611

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,214 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$68 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Attic
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of June 2021

Totally Renovated Row in Millmont. New kitchens W/granite Tops. Tile flooring thou out 1st floor. New paint inside and out. New full Bath and new powder room. NEW GAS HEATER W/ CENTRAL AIR. New roof new garage door. and much much more...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Savory

Destination Realty LLC Listed on: 08/23/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Mr. Nelson Gamez

Realty One Group Alliance License #RS321270

Realty One Group Alliance

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,341

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 20x100
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Straight Thru Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,214 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Back Up Gas Heat Pump System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Millmont Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8190
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-5306-57-54-8190

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,341

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: End Of Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Straight Thru
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Remarks Public: Totally Renovated Row in Millmont. New kitchens W/granite Tops. Tile flooring thou out 1st floor. New paint inside and out. New full Bath and new powder room. NEW GAS HEATER W/ CENTRAL AIR. New roof new garage door. and much much more...
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Energy Efficient Appliances, Built-In Microwave
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1214
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1214
  • Net Sq Ft: 1214.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 70.02
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1214
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 525

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Flat, Pitched, Shingle, Metal
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Garage Features: Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Geo-Thermal
  • Heating Type: Gas, Heat Pump - Gas Backup, Geothermal, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 26200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 5000.00
  • Land Use Code: 112R
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 20X100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1464924
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1341.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-5306-57-54-8190
  • Tax Lot: 8190
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 10/19/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 17, 2021
Closed on
Jul 2, 2021
Sold by
Pacheco Brenda
Bought by
Cooper Toni S
Seller's Agent
olga cruz
NextHome Alliance
Buyer's Agent
Nehemiah Lindo
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$165,000
Current Estimated Value
$205,661

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,661
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.53%
Original Mortgage
$162,011
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2016
Closed on
Oct 19, 2016
Sold by
Kabloan Services Llc
Bought by
Pacheco Brenda
Seller's Agent
Robert Savory
Destination Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Mr. Nelson Gamez
Realty One Group Alliance
List Price
$85,000
Sold Price
$82,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-3.53%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.34%
Original Mortgage
$80,514
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 26, 2016
Sold by
Guldin Jessica and Federal National Mortgage Asso
Bought by
Kab Loan Services Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2012
Sold by
Guldin Jessica
Bought by
Guldin Jessica

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2002
Sold by
Dianna Michael P and Dianna Carol J
Bought by
Iovanna Gerald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$33,200
Interest Rate
6.34%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $165,000 Stewart Abstract
Deed $82,000 Conestoga Title Company
Sheriffs Deed $26,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $48,000 Conestoga Title Berks
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $5,103 FHA
Open $488,000 New Conventional
Closed $162,011 FHA
Previous Owner $75,883 FHA
Previous Owner $80,514 FHA
Previous Owner $33,200 No Value Available
Closed $10,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Sold $165,000 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft
04/13/2021 04/13/21 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2021 04/09/21 For Sale $165,000 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft
03/24/2021 03/24/21 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2021 03/17/21 For Sale $165,000 +101.2% $136 / Sq Ft
10/19/2016 10/19/16 Sold $82,000 -3.5% $68 / Sq Ft
09/17/2016 09/17/16 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2016 09/16/16 For Sale $85,000 0.0% $70 / Sq Ft
09/01/2016 09/01/16 Price Changed $85,000 +6.4% $70 / Sq Ft
08/26/2016 08/26/16 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2016 08/23/16 For Sale $79,900 -- $66 / 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 $847 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
2024 $1,385 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
2023 $1,364 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
2022 $1,364 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
2021 $1,364 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
2020 $1,350 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
2019 $1,350 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
2018 $1,350 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
2017 $1,341 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
2016 $559 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
2015 $766 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
2014 $705 $31,200 $5,000 $26,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • o

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    olga cruz

    NextHome Alliance

    (610) 587-4155

    2 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    olga cruz
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  • Nehemiah Lindo

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Nehemiah Lindo

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (484) 784-8113

    21 in this area

    513 Total Sales

    Nehemiah Lindo
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  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Robert Savory

    Destination Realty LLC

    (484) 220-1000

    44 Total Sales

    Robert Savory
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  • Mr. Nelson Gamez

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Mr. Nelson Gamez

    Realty One Group Alliance

    (484) 345-9135

    16 in this area

    247 Total Sales

    Mr. Nelson Gamez
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003896989

Bright MLS

APN: 18-5306-57-54-8190

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19611

525 Fern Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 525 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19611 and is currently priced at $82,000, approximately $67 per square foot. This property was built in 1918. 525 Fern Ave is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Millmont Elementary School, Central Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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