1129 Fern Avenue

Closed 8/4/14

Last Sold Price

$150,000

3 beds2 baths1,936 sqft$77/sqft

1129 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607

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.

LISTING CLOSED: 08/04/2014 12:00 AM

Listed by Michele A McCartney • Coldwell Banker Realty
P: (610)-587-1913 michelemccartney@kw.com

Property Details for 1129 Fern Avenue

Status

Closed

MLS #

1002850894

Days on Market

Taxes

$4,417 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1920

Lot Size

0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

County

Berks County

Tax ID Number

54-5306-18-31-2952

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Traditional

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Yes

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE

Subdivision

NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)

Cross Street

MCADOO

Municipality

KENHORST BORO

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Yes

Basement

Yes

Room Count

Above Grade Finished SQFT

1,936.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Construction Completed

Property Condition

Good

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Building Information for 1129 Fern Avenue

Stories2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

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Principal and Interest

$762

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 1129 Fern Avenue

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

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

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

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

Total Finished SQFT: 1,936.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 1,936.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Stone
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/1280/5581/300712805581_512_384_WM_xJW4po2u7aXylAey.jpg
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
Sign On Property: No

Parcel ID: 1526921

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: 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

Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Pool: No Pool

Other Structures: Above Grade

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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
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		—
Mar 24, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002850894	$159,900	—
Oct 31, 2012	Expired BRIGHT #1007134186	$164,900	—
Mar 1, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007134186	$199,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
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	—
03/24/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002850894	$159,900
10/31/2012	Expired BRIGHT #1007134186	$164,900
03/01/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007134186	$199,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

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
5/10	Mifflin Park El School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	1.1 mi
6/10	Intermediate School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 6	0.9 mi
4/10	Governor Mifflin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	1.2 mi
6/10	Governor Mifflin Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.0 mi
NR	New Story	Private - Choice school	1 to 7	0.2 mi
NR	Reading Sda Jr Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 10	0.4 mi
NR	Opportunities School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Mifflin Park El School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	1.1 mi
6/10	Intermediate School Public5 to 6 Serves this home	0.9 mi
4/10	Governor Mifflin Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
6/10	Governor Mifflin Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
NR	New Story Private1 to 7 Choice school	0.2 mi
NR	Reading Sda Jr Academy PrivateK to 10 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Opportunities School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1129 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$150,000	3	2	1,936	11,761
1131 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$110,900	3	1	1,200	3,049
1133 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$139,900	3	2	1,290	3,485
1121 Fern Avenue, Shillington, PA 19607	$105,000	3	2	1,200	3,049
1119 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$133,000	3	2	1,200	3,049
1135 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$94,900	3	1	1,200	3,049
1137 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$123,000	3	1	1,200	3,920
1117 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$200,750	3	1	1,200	3,049
1115 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$185,000	3	2	1,200	3,049
1139 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$118,900	3	2	1,290	3,485
1141 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$150,000	3	1	1,440	4,356
1134 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$123,000	3	1	1,200	2,178
1136 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$136,000	4	1	1,395	2,178
1111 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$75,900	3	1	1,088	3,049
1118 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	–	2	1	1,199	8,712
1109 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$74,000	2	1	1,088	2,614

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