$120,000
SOLD OCT 23, 2020

609 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19611

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,174 Sq Ft
5,663 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$102 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of October 2020

Here is a cute full brick semi with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (one in the basement) on a double partially-fenced lot with a one-care garage with alley access and plenty of off-street parking. You'll enjoy relaxing on the full covered front porch. The living room features a picture window, ceiling fan, and carpet (hardwood floor underneath). Continue on into the dining room which has laminate flooring and a ceiling fan. In the back of the house is the kitchen with stainless appliances, a brand new built-in microwave, and a large pantry closet....you also have access to one of the 2 covered rear decks. You'll find 3 bedrooms upstairs which are serviced by a full 3-piece bath with linen closet and access to the attic crawl space. As you go into the basement area, you'll find a side yard access door and plenty of storage, as well as a full bath with shower and laundry area which leads to the 1-car garage. There's plenty of space for off-street parking out back. Other features include oak trim throughout, a second covered deck/balcony off the back bedroom, all appliances remain, a new 100 amp electric service, a newer gas furnace and a great yard which is partially fenced for your pets!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bonnie Eshelman

RE/MAX Of Reading License #RS142433A Listed on: 09/16/2020

RE/MAX Of Reading

Last Buyer's Agent

Trish Mills

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing License #RS351616

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,822

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Alley Access
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Unpaved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Partially Carpeted
  • Laminate
  • Concrete
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Garage Access
  • Side Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6870
  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-5306-57-53-6870

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Millmont Subdivision

Security

  • Storm Doors

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,822

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, 3 Window A/C Unit, Lawn Mower, Window Treatments, Basement Shelving
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Here is a cute full brick semi with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths (one in the basement) on a double partially-fenced lot with a one-care garage with alley access and plenty of off-street parking. You'll enjoy relaxing on the full covered front porch. The living room features a picture window, ceiling fan, and carpet (hardwood floor underneath). Continue on into the dining room which has laminate flooring and a ceiling fan. In the back of the house is the kitchen with stainless appliances, a brand new built-in microwave, and a large pantry closet....you also have access to one of the 2 covered rear decks. You'll find 3 bedrooms upstairs which are serviced by a full 3-piece bath with linen closet and access to the attic crawl space. As you go into the basement area, you'll find a side yard access door and plenty of storage, as well as a full bath with shower and laundry area which leads to the 1-car garage. There's plenty of space for off-street parking out back. Other features include oak trim throughout, a second covered deck/balcony off the back bedroom, all appliances remain, a new 100 amp electric service, a newer gas furnace and a great yard which is partially fenced for your pets!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Concrete, Hardwood, Laminated, Partially Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Screens
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Garage Access, Partially Finished, Side Entrance, Walkout Level
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1174
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1174
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 107.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 54
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 54
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 609

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Satellite Dish, Sidewalks
  • 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
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Unpaved
  • Garage Features: Basement Garage, Built In, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Alley, Attached Garage, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Monthly Average Electric: 78
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 936.00
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas Avg Month: 63.50
  • Gas Prev12 Months: 762.00
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiant
  • 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
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 38100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 27100.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5663.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Deck(s), Porch(es), Roof
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1464860
  • School Tax: 1169.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2822.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 18-5306-57-53-6870
  • Tax Lot: 6870
  • Tax Page Number: 4
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1120
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 10/23/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 16, 2020
Closed on
Oct 23, 2020
Sold by
Mccombs Eugene A
Bought by
Hitz Amanda
Seller's Agent
Bonnie Eshelman
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Trish Mills
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
4.44%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.85%
Original Mortgage
$114,000
Outstanding Balance
$101,444
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$115,050

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2015
Sold by
Marley Investments Llc
Bought by
Mccombs Eugene A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$3,291
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 17, 2015
Sold by
Saez Carlos Maldonado
Bought by
Marley Investments Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2009
Sold by
Condos Peter E
Bought by
Saez Carlos Maldonado

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$104,395
Interest Rate
5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 $120,000 Stewart Abstract
Deed $82,297 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $32,000 None Available
Deed $105,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $64,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $114,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $3,291 Unknown
Previous Owner $80,789 FHA
Previous Owner $18,262 Construction
Previous Owner $104,395 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/06/2025 09/06/25 Pending -- -- --
09/03/2025 09/03/25 For Sale $214,900 0.0% $192 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 For Rent $1,850 0.0% --
10/23/2020 10/23/20 Sold $120,000 0.0% $102 / Sq Ft
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Price Changed $120,000 +4.4% $102 / Sq Ft
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2020 09/16/20 For Sale $114,900 -- $98 / 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 $1,770 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
2024 $2,895 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
2023 $2,850 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
2022 $2,850 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
2021 $2,850 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
2020 $2,822 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
2019 $2,822 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
2018 $2,822 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
2017 $2,803 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
2016 $1,169 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
2015 $1,601 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
2014 $1,474 $65,200 $27,100 $38,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK364152

Bright MLS

APN: 18-5306-57-53-6870