$91,000
SOLD AUG 12, 2022

539 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19611

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
2,613 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$68 Per Sq Ft

27% Below List Price

57 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Dual Staircase
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Shed

About This Home

As of May 2023

An investor's delight; this twin home in Reading is just minutes away from Alvernia University and a short walk to Millmont Elementary School. With a recently replaced roof and a unique layout inside, this home is ready for its new owner. As you enter the home, you will find a staircase in the entryway followed by the living room and kitchen with a half bath featured on the first floor. Upon passing the kitchen, you can travel through the rear of the house where you will find convenient 2 car off street parking with a quaint yard and shed. Head up the second set of stairs to the 3 bedrooms and full bathroom, plus a nook that is currently being used as a 4th bedroom. The heater was already converted from oil to gas. This is an as-is sale. Home is currently occupied. Come check out the potential this home has and schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mariel Gniewoz Weiss

Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville License #336535 Listed on: 05/20/2022

Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville

Co-Listed By

Samantha Hinkle

Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville License #RS361377

Last Buyer's Agent

Ricardo J Estime

Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

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 average condition

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Dual Staircase
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Walk-Up Access

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 6 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 8020
  • 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: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Black fridge in laundry room, chest freezer, washer, dryer
  • Inclusions: White fridge in kitchen, shed
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-05-20
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: An investor's delight; this twin home in Reading is just minutes away from Alvernia University and a short walk to Millmont Elementary School. With a recently replaced roof and a unique layout inside, this home is ready for its new owner. As you enter the home, you will find a staircase in the entryway followed by the living room and kitchen with a half bath featured on the first floor. Upon passing the kitchen, you can travel through the rear of the house where you will find convenient 2 car off street parking with a quaint yard and shed. Head up the second set of stairs to the 3 bedrooms and full bathroom, plus a nook that is currently being used as a 4th bedroom. The heater was already converted from oil to gas. This is an as-is sale. Home is currently occupied. Come check out the potential this home has and schedule your showing today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Additional Stairway
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
  • Total Sq Ft: 1344
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1344
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 74.03
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 539

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • 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
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 29500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 15800.00
  • Land Use Code: 149
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2613.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • 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
  • Tax Lot: 8020
  • Tax Page Number: 28
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1344
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 08/12/2022

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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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $175,000 Keystone Title
Deed $91,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $33,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $9,375 Construction
Closed $5,500 New Conventional
Open $171,830 FHA
Previous Owner $5,622 FHA
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

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2016074

Bright MLS

APN: 18-5306-57-54-8020