$230,000
SOLD APR 9, 2025

938 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,144 Sq Ft
3,484 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$201 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

55 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to 938 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607! This Charming single-family home in Governor Mifflin offers a living room, dining room, kitchen on the 1st floor; 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms and full bath, an attic which can be used for storage or can be easily converted into a fourth bedroom, full basement with laundry area and a full new bath. New softener water treatment system and new hot water heater. Roof was installed in 2014. Gas heater and hot water, central air. Beautiful back deck and rear yard attached to an alley way, perfect for parking space. This property is being sold in its current condition. Schedule a showing today to explore all this home has to offer!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Silvia Hernandez

(484) 219-4181 realtorsilvia.hernandez@gmail.com United Real Estate Strive 212 Listed on: 01/16/2025

United Real Estate Strive 212

Last Buyer's Agent

ANITA GONZALEZ

(610) 451-7548 anitarealtor610@gmail.com United Real Estate Strive 212

United Real Estate Strive 212

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,473

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 3,484 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,144 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Room
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

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

Schools

  • Gov Mifflin High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Deck

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1281
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-42-1281

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,473

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Items.
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, Stove, Washer and Dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Water Treat System, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1144
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1144
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 209.70
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1144
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Concrete
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • 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: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: GOV MIFFLIN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3484.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1738.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2473.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-42-1281
  • Tax Lot: 1281
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 16, 2025
Closed on
Apr 9, 2025
Sold by
Aviles Felix and Aviles Aida
Bought by
Aia Turnkey Investment Solutions Llc
Seller's Agent
Silvia Hernandez
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
ANITA GONZALEZ
United Real Estate Strive 212
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$230,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-11.54%
Views
243
Current Estimated Value
$230,043

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.03%
Original Mortgage
$184,000
Outstanding Balance
$183,200
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$46,843

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2006
Sold by
Moreno Alvaro I and Moreno Reina I
Bought by
Aviles Felix and Aviles Aida

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,200
Interest Rate
9.42%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 17, 2001
Sold by
Miller James K and Miller Shannon
Bought by
Moreno Alvaro I and Moreno Reina I

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,452
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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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 $230,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $108,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $65,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $184,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $97,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $64,452 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Sold $230,000 -4.1% $201 / Sq Ft
03/12/2025 03/12/25 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Price Changed $239,900 -4.0% $210 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Price Changed $250,000 -3.8% $219 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $260,000 -- $227 / 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 $817 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
2024 $2,439 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
2023 $2,373 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
2022 $2,346 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
2021 $2,318 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
2020 $2,318 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
2019 $2,291 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
2018 $2,251 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
2017 $2,208 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
2016 $700 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
2015 $700 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
2014 $700 $55,100 $20,700 $34,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2052582

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-42-1281