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3 beds1,100 sqft

1405 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607

TownhouseProperty Type
0.05 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$195/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to 1405 Fern Avenue—a charming, well-maintained semi-in Governor Mifflin Schools. This move-in ready home features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, along with hardwood floors, newer windows, updated gas heat, and a newer roof. You'll love the bright, cozy kitchen with granite countertops, which opens directly to a fenced-in backyard—perfect for easy indoor-outdoor living. Step outside to enjoy a brand-new patio and pergola, ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or letting pets play. A walk-up attic...Welcome to 1405 Fern Avenue—a charming, well-maintained semi-in Governor Mifflin Schools. This move-in ready home features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, along with hardwood floors, newer windows, updated gas heat, and a newer roof. You'll love the bright, cozy kitchen with granite countertops, which opens directly to a fenced-in backyard—perfect for easy indoor-outdoor living. Step outside to enjoy a brand-new patio and pergola, ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or letting pets play. A walk-up attic offers excellent storage, and there’s even space on the lot to add off-street parking if desired. Located within walking distance of local bars, restaurants, and coffee shops, this home has convenience, updates, and character that's easy to love! OFFER DEADLINE: Monday, 7/28, at noon
  • Listed by: Amanda Jean Higginbotham 610.621.7708 amanda@homeswithhiggi.com • Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Listing closed: 08/20/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PABK2060248
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Property Information for 1405 Fern Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,737 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Berks County
  • Tax ID Number: 54-5306-17-21-0264
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Expected On Market Date: 07-25-2025
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
  • Cross Street: Mc Arthur
  • Municipality: KENHORST BORO
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,100.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.05 AC / 2,178 SF

Location

Location
  • 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: $61,000
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $550
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $43,700
  • City Town Tax: $263
  • Land Assessed Value: $17,300
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Tax Lot: 0264
  • School Tax: $1,925
  • Tax Page Number: 41
  • 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
Rooms
  • Stories: Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,100.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 1526641

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Built-In Microwave
  • Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Confidential Data

Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1405 Fern Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2060248

$215,000—
Aug 19, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1910648245

$215,000

+9.1% / yr

Jul 29, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2060248

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PABK2060248

$215,000
08/19/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1910648245

$215,000

+9.1% / yr

07/29/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #PABK2060248

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Public Records for 1405 Fern Avenue

Taxable Value

Land

$17,300

Additions

$43,700
Total$61,000

Tax Record

2026

$904 ($75 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,100 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,100 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

2,178 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1930

County

BERKS

APN

54530617210264

Schools near 1405 Fern Avenue

This home is within Governor Mifflin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 6
Public - 7 to 8
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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