$139,000
SOLD APR 15, 2021

934 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

2 Beds
1 Bath
916 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$152 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • No HOA
  • Laundry Room
  • Hot Water Heating System

About This Home

As of April 2021

Very well Maintained single in Kenhorst Boro. Outside find a fenced in yard with a deck. Walk in the front door to the Living room. Or the side door to the Laundry room. Both lead to the kitchen and dining area. Which lead to the bathroom and two large bedrooms. There is a gate off of alley in back of property that can be used for off street parking . Motivated sellers bring your offers !

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Shannon

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks License #RS306219 Listed on: 01/29/2021

Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks

Last Buyer's Agent

Nehemiah Lindo

Realty One Group Alliance License #RS344732

Realty One Group Alliance

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,499

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 916 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2246
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-42-2246

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,499

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Very well Maintained single in Kenhorst Boro. Outside find a fenced in yard with a deck. Walk in the front door to the Living room. Or the side door to the Laundry room. Both lead to the kitchen and dining area. Which lead to the bathroom and two large bedrooms. There is a gate off of alley in back of property that can be used for off street parking . Motivated sellers bring your offers !
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 916
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 916
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 151.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 916
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 934

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

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
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • 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: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District Key: 300200397317
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 29400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 30000.00
  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7405.00
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1527207
  • School Tax: 1699.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2499.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-42-2246
  • Tax Lot: 2246
  • Tax Page Number: 9
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 916
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 04/15/2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2025
Sold by
Ortiz Jeffrey K and Ortiz Yoheli
Bought by
Ortiz Jeffrey K and Ortiz Yoheli
Current Estimated Value
$211,855

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 29, 2021
Closed on
Apr 15, 2021
Sold by
Henn Amanda and Zerbe Amanda R
Bought by
Ortiz Yoheli
Seller's Agent
Kim Shannon
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
Buyer's Agent
Nehemiah Lindo
Realty One Group Alliance
List Price
$142,000
Sold Price
$139,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-2.11%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.10%
Original Mortgage
$3,683
Interest Rate
2.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2016
Closed on
Feb 24, 2017
Sold by
Basement Creations Llc
Bought by
Zerbe Amanda R
Seller's Agent
Scott Walley
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Kim Shannon
Iron Valley Real Estate of Berks
List Price
$94,900
Sold Price
$76,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,000
-18.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.37%
Original Mortgage
$75,506
Interest Rate
4.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 8, 2016
Sold by
Sheriff Of Berks County
Bought by
Basement Creations Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2007
Sold by
Mccarthy James F and Mccarthy Donald P
Bought by
Carannante Michele

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,300
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 -- None Listed On Document
Deed $139,000 Edge Abstract
Deed $76,900 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $45,000 Attorney
Deed $110,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $5,001 FHA
Previous Owner $24,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $6,410 FHA
Previous Owner $36,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $3,683 New Conventional
Previous Owner $136,482 FHA
Previous Owner $3,683 Commercial
Previous Owner $75,506 FHA
Previous Owner $80,300 New Conventional
Closed $0 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Sold $139,000 0.0% $152 / Sq Ft
03/07/2021 03/07/21 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2021 03/06/21 Off Market $139,000 -- --
02/28/2021 02/28/21 Price Changed $139,000 -2.1% $152 / Sq Ft
01/29/2021 01/29/21 For Sale $142,000 +84.7% $155 / Sq Ft
02/24/2017 02/24/17 Sold $76,900 -3.8% $84 / Sq Ft
12/30/2016 12/30/16 Pending -- -- --
12/08/2016 12/08/16 Price Changed $79,900 -3.6% $87 / Sq Ft
12/02/2016 12/02/16 Price Changed $82,900 -2.4% $91 / Sq Ft
11/21/2016 11/21/16 Price Changed $84,900 -5.6% $93 / Sq Ft
11/09/2016 11/09/16 Price Changed $89,900 -5.3% $98 / Sq Ft
11/01/2016 11/01/16 For Sale $94,900 -- $104 / 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 $881 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
2024 $2,629 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
2023 $2,558 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
2022 $2,529 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
2021 $2,499 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
2020 $2,499 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
2019 $2,469 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
2018 $2,427 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
2017 $2,380 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
2016 $755 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
2015 $755 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
2014 $755 $59,400 $30,000 $29,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK373042

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-42-2246