1340 Fern Ave

Reading, PA 19607

$199,500
Price
3
Beds
1,764 Sq. Ft.
$113 / Sq. Ft.
1,764
Sq. Ft.
$113
per Sq. Ft.
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Entrance
Foyer
Living Area
Living Area
Dining Area
Dining Area
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bathroom
Hallway
Backyard
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Description

Attractive, well‑built brick duplex in a highly desirable neighborhood within the Governor Mifflin School District. This 3‑bedroom home features hardwood floors throughout (including under carpet), an updated kitchen, replacement windows, and excellent attic storage. Enjoy outdoor living with two newly roof‑covered porches. 100‑amp knob and tube electric, gas hookup available. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, dining, and a bus stop just two blocks away. Well maintained with strong...Attractive, well‑built brick duplex in a highly desirable neighborhood within the Governor Mifflin School District. This 3‑bedroom home features hardwood floors throughout (including under carpet), an updated kitchen, replacement windows, and excellent attic storage. Enjoy outdoor living with two newly roof‑covered porches. 100‑amp knob and tube electric, gas hookup available. Conveniently located near major highways, shopping, dining, and a bus stop just two blocks away. Well maintained with strong bones—just add your personal touches to make it shine. Selling as‑is.
  1. Listed by Jane Arlene Martin • Coldwell Banker Realty
    P: (717)-682-1743 jane.martin@cbrealty.com

Property Details for 1340 Fern Avenue

Tax ID Number
54-5306-17-21-3262
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/18/2026 07:39 AM

Property Details for 1340 Fern Avenue

StatusComing Soon
MLS #PABK2070914
Days on Market-
Taxes$2,940 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1929
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,178 SF
CountyBerks County
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Building Information for 1340 Fern Avenue

Stories3Residences-Year Built1929Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,178 SF

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Property Information for 1340 Fern Avenue

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
  • School District County ID: 300200397317
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $63,300
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $571
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $46,000
  • City Town Tax: $273
  • Land Assessed Value: $17,300
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 3262
  • School Tax: $2,096
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Page Number: 9
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,764.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,176.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,764.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: North
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8047/9520/2886/804795202886_512_384_WM_wbkXKCfCBDldFrwN.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Basement Type: Drain, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Rough Bath Plumb, Side Entrance, Windows
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Parcel ID: 1526671
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Annually
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Kitchen - Eat-In, Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Roof
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Knob and Tube
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: Janemartinrealty.com

Public Records for 1340 Fern Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$17,300Additions$46,000Total$63,300
Tax Record2025$939 ($78 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,176 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,176 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,178 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929CountyBERKSAPN54530617213262

Schools near 1340 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

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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More information about 1340 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607

1340 Fern Avenue is a townhouse Coming Soon in Reading, PA 19607. This property is currently priced at $199,500. This listing's school district is Governor Mifflin School District. Nearby schools include Mifflin Park El School, Intermediate School and Governor Mifflin Middle School. 1340 Fern Avenue is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,764 sqft townhouse built in 1929.

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