1129 Fern Avenue

Closed 8/4/14
Closed 8/4/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$150,000
3 beds1,936 sqft
1129 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$77/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

Substantial all stone 2-story with huge side porch. Features Rear, Enclosed 3 Season Room, Six Garages, and off street parking. Large rooms with original woodwork and stone fireplace. New windows and central air, custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite tops. The bath is huge but could us a little modernizing. Great bedroom sizes. Neutral paint, freshly cleaned carpets. Lower level features a Rec Room, full second kitchen, full bath and laundry. The six garages can generate rental...Substantial all stone 2-story with huge side porch. Features Rear, Enclosed 3 Season Room, Six Garages, and off street parking. Large rooms with original woodwork and stone fireplace. New windows and central air, custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite tops. The bath is huge but could us a little modernizing. Great bedroom sizes. Neutral paint, freshly cleaned carpets. Lower level features a Rec Room, full second kitchen, full bath and laundry. The six garages can generate rental income or enhance a home occupation.
  • Listed by: Michele A McCartney 610.587.1913 michelemccartney@kw.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 08/04/2014 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002850894

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$331,000

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

104.6%

Reading, PA

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Property Information for 1129 Fern Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,417 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 54-5306-18-31-2952
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: MCADOO
  • Municipality: KENHORST BORO
  • Total Parking Spaces: 7
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 10
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,936.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,761 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District County ID: 300200397317
  • High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN (BERKS PA)
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Kenhorst Boro (10254)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Assessed Value: $115,400
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $85,000
  • Land Assessed Value: $30,400
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 2952
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
  • Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 24 X 12
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Other
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Lower 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10 X 8
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
Room 8
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 25 X 14
Room 9
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Lower 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 12
  • Room Description: 2ND KIT
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 8
  • Room Description: SUNROOM
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,936.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Parcel ID: 1526921
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Oven - Double, Built-In Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1129 Fern Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002850894

$150,000—
Jun 16, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #434740234

$150,000—
Apr 21, 2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002850894

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2014

Closed

BRIGHT #1002850894

$150,000
06/16/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #434740234

$150,000
04/21/2014

Pending

BRIGHT #1002850894

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Public Records for 1129 Fern Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$30,400Additions$85,000Total$115,400
Tax Record2026$1,711 ($143 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,936 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyBERKSAPN54530618312952Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1129 Fern Avenue

This home is within Governor Mifflin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mifflin Park El School
Public - K to 4
Intermediate School
Public - 5 to 6
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mifflin Park El School
PublicK to 4

Intermediate School
Public5 to 6

Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public7 to 8

Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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This home: 1129 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607
$150,000
3
1,936
11,761
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