NOT LISTED FOR SALE

539 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19611

Estimated Value: $180,000 - $211,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$143/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 22, 2023

Last sale price $175,000 $130 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,171/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

About This Home

As of May 2023

Property is back to active because of the first buyer financing fell through and second buyer(UNDECIDED SPOUSE) . Beautiful Semi-detached home in Millmont area with working distance to Alvernia University , close to 222 highway. NEW KITCHEN, NEW FLOORING, NEW HEATING SYSTEM, NEW CENTRAL AIR SYSTEM ,all GAS. and FRESH PAINT 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Could also be used as an investment property. Call to schedule a showing today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ricardo J Estime

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 02/21/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jesus De La Mora

Realty One Group Alliance

Realty One Group Alliance

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,980

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 2,613 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Alley Access

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-5306-57-54-8020

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,980

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Bi-Level
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Property is back to active because of the first buyer financing fell through and second buyer(UNDECIDED SPOUSE) . Beautiful Semi-detached home in Millmont area with working distance to Alvernia University , close to 222 highway. NEW KITCHEN, NEW FLOORING, NEW HEATING SYSTEM, NEW CENTRAL AIR SYSTEM ,all GAS. and FRESH PAINT 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Could also be used as an investment property. Call to schedule a showing today.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1344
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1344
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 133.85
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 539

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Alley, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 29500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2613.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good, Good
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1464918
  • School Tax: 812.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1980.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-5306-57-54-8020
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 05/22/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 21, 2023
Closed on
May 13, 2023
Sold by
Boisrond Julie Estime
Bought by
Vilori Delarosa Vip Black
Seller's Agent
Ricardo J Estime
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jesus De La Mora
Realty One Group Alliance
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.72%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$192,436

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$17,436
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$9,375
Outstanding Balance
$8,071
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$184,365

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2022
Closed on
Aug 5, 2022
Sold by
Melanie Heist
Bought by
Aristilde Jean C
Seller's Agent
Mariel Gniewoz Weiss
Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
Buyer's Agent
Ricardo J Estime
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$91,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,000
-27.2%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
131.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 19, 2019
Sold by
Heist Chris
Bought by
Heist Melanie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 19, 1998
Bought by
Heist Walter O and Nancy Jo
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Vilori Delarosa Vip Black $175,000 Keystone Title
Aristilde Jean C $91,000 None Listed On Document
Heist Melanie -- None Available
Heist Walter O $33,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Vilori Delarosa Vip Black $9,375
Closed Vilori Dela Rosa Vip Black $5,500
Open Vilori Delarosa Vip Black $171,830
Previous Owner Heist Melanie $5,622
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Sold $175,000 -2.7% $130 / Sq Ft
04/06/2023 04/06/23 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2023 04/03/23 For Sale $179,900 +2.8% $134 / Sq Ft
02/21/2023 02/21/23 Pending -- -- --
02/21/2023 02/21/23 Off Market $175,000 -- --
02/21/2023 02/21/23 For Sale $179,900 +97.7% $134 / Sq Ft
08/12/2022 08/12/22 Sold $91,000 -8.5% $68 / Sq Ft
07/17/2022 07/17/22 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2022 07/08/22 Price Changed $99,500 -5.2% $74 / Sq Ft
06/17/2022 06/17/22 Price Changed $105,000 -4.5% $78 / Sq Ft
06/12/2022 06/12/22 Price Changed $110,000 -5.1% $82 / Sq Ft
06/05/2022 06/05/22 Price Changed $115,900 -3.3% $86 / Sq Ft
05/31/2022 05/31/22 Price Changed $119,900 -4.1% $89 / Sq Ft
05/20/2022 05/20/22 For Sale $125,000 -- $93 / 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 $1,230 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
2024 $2,012 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
2023 $1,980 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
2022 $1,980 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
2021 $1,980 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
2020 $1,960 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
2019 $1,960 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
2018 $1,960 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
2017 $1,947 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
2016 $812 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
2015 $1,113 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
2014 $1,024 $45,300 $15,800 $29,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Ricardo J Estime

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Ricardo J Estime

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    7 in this area

    96 Total Sales

    Ricardo J Estime
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jesus De La Mora

    Realty One Group Alliance

    (484) 794-2150

    10 in this area

    131 Total Sales

    Jesus De La Mora
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  • Mariel Gniewoz Weiss

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Mariel Gniewoz Weiss

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville

    (610) 310-6408

    1 in this area

    479 Total Sales

    Mariel Gniewoz Weiss
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  • Samantha Hinkle

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Samantha Hinkle

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville

    (215) 384-8784

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Samantha Hinkle
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2026726

Bright MLS

APN: 18-5306-57-54-8020

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19611

539 Fern Ave, Reading, PA

This home is located at 539 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19611 since 21 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $192,436, approximately $143 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 539 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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