NOT LISTED FOR SALE

940 Fern Ave Reading, PA 19607

Estimated Value: $187,000 - $208,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,080 Sq Ft
$180/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 16, 2020

Last sale price $120,000 $111 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,144/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of July 2020

Off the main road but conveniently located near shopping, grocery and retail stores, this well maintained home is primed to sell. It features easy maintenance and low taxes while in a desirable area. Once inside you'll notice fresh paint, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and the entire home professionally cleaned and sanitized. A small side deck allows for extra space to relax in the fresh air. Don't miss your chance, schedule a showing today!

Last Listed By

Timothy Sakel

United Real Estate Strive 212 License #RS335406 Listed on: 05/20/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,918

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Front Loading Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Utilities

  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1221
  • Assessor Parcel Number 54-5306-18-42-1221

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,918

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Off the main road but conveniently located near shopping, grocery and retail stores, this well maintained home is primed to sell. It features easy maintenance and low taxes while in a desirable area. Once inside you'll notice fresh paint, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and the entire home professionally cleaned and sanitized. A small side deck allows for extra space to relax in the fresh air. Don't miss your chance, schedule a showing today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 4
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1080
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1080
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 111.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1080
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 940

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
  • 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: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector
  • 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

  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 28300.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 17300.00
  • Land Use Code: 111
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1527200
  • School Tax: 1304.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1918.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 54-5306-18-42-1221
  • Tax Lot: 1221
  • Tax Page Number: 14
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1080
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 07/16/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2020
Closed on
Jul 17, 2020
Sold by
Santiago Pattrick W
Bought by
Phillips Jeremey J and Drobek Caitlin R
Seller's Agent
Timothy Sakel
United Real Estate Strive 212
Buyer's Agent
Joshua Gable
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$139,000
Sold Price
$120,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,000
-13.67%
Total Days on Market
14
Current Estimated Value
$194,366

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,366
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.17%
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Outstanding Balance
$107,587
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$93,146

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2015
Closed on
Mar 17, 2016
Sold by
Riverpath Inc
Bought by
Santiago Pattrick W
Seller's Agent
Jesse Landis
Kingsway Realty - Lancaster
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-4.9%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.54%
Original Mortgage
$97,042
Interest Rate
3.72%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2015
Sold by
Caraballo Gilberto Morales
Bought by
Riverpath Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2001
Sold by
Dominique Martine
Bought by
Caraballo Gilberto Morales

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$56,332
Interest Rate
7.14%
Mortgage Type
FHA

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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Phillips Jeremey J $120,000 Title Services
Santiago Pattrick W $95,000 None Available
Riverpath Inc $41,000 None Available
Caraballo Gilberto Morales $56,800 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Phillips Jeremey J $120,000
Previous Owner Santiago Pattrick W $97,042
Previous Owner Caraballo Gilberto Morales $78,552
Previous Owner Caraballo Gilberto Morales $72,350
Previous Owner Caraballo Gilberto Morales $56,332
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Sold $120,000 0.0% $111 / Sq Ft
06/03/2020 06/03/20 Pending -- -- --
05/23/2020 05/23/20 Price Changed $120,000 -13.7% $111 / Sq Ft
05/20/2020 05/20/20 For Sale $139,000 +46.3% $129 / Sq Ft
03/17/2016 03/17/16 Sold $95,000 +0.1% $88 / Sq Ft
02/03/2016 02/03/16 Pending -- -- --
01/05/2016 01/05/16 Price Changed $94,900 -5.0% $88 / Sq Ft
12/01/2015 12/01/15 For Sale $99,900 -- $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 $676 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
2024 $2,018 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
2023 $1,964 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
2022 $1,941 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
2021 $1,918 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
2020 $1,918 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
2019 $1,896 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
2018 $1,863 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
2017 $1,827 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
2016 $580 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
2015 $580 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
2014 $580 $45,600 $17,300 $28,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK357684

Bright MLS

APN: 54-5306-18-42-1221