1407 Fern Avenue

Closed 3/24/09

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Last Sold Price

$127,000

3 beds2 baths1,198 sqft

1407 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607

TownhouseProperty Type

0.05 acresLot Size

1931Year Built

$106/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Meticulously cared for Semi-detached home in the heart of Shillington. Living room, Dining room, eat-in-kitchen and a half bath on the first floor. Three bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor. A Walk-up attic provides extra storage and/or a possible fourth bedroom. A Full basement and front and back porches. Two year old Central air system, roof and wiring. Walking distance to major shops. This home is move in ready. Don't wait schedule a showing!Meticulously cared for Semi-detached home in the heart of Shillington. Living room, Dining room, eat-in-kitchen and a half bath on the first floor. Three bedrooms and a full bath on the second floor. A Walk-up attic provides extra storage and/or a possible fourth bedroom. A Full basement and front and back porches. Two year old Central air system, roof and wiring. Walking distance to major shops. This home is move in ready. Don't wait schedule a showing!

Listed by: Joseph J Mawhinney 610.698.8580 joesellshouses@comcast.net • BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Listed by: Denis F Fick 610.468.8059 dfick@goberkscounty.com • BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks

Listing closed: 03/24/2009 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005148308

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$140,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

97.2%

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$140,000

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,064
Square Feet: 0.03
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Square Feet: Unavailable
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510 Minor Street, Reading, PA 19602

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641 R Bingaman Street, Reading, PA 19602

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1136 Cotton Street, Reading, PA 19602

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Property Information for 1407 Fern Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $2,108 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Berks County
Tax ID Number: 54-5306-17-21-0253
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (BERKS PA)
Cross Street: FERN AVE.
Municipality: KENHORST BORO
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 6
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,198.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No
Property Condition: Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1931
Lot Size: 0.05 AC / 2,178 SF

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: 2008
Tax Assessed Value: $63,800

Improvement Assessed Value: $46,500
Land Assessed Value: $17,300
Land Use Code: 161
Zoning: RES
Tax Lot: 0253

Lease Information

Concessions: No
Concession Remarks: 7211.40

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 13 X 12

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 12 X 9

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 10 X 9

Room 4

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 13.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 13 X 9
Room Features: Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Double Sink

Room 5

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 25.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 25 X 13

Room 6

Room Type: Other
Room Length: 10.0

Room Width: 6.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 10 X 6
Room Description: MUD ROOM

Room 7

Room Type: Attic
Room Level: Unspecified

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Attic - Floored

Room 8

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Unspecified

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,198.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total SQFT: 1,198.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Brick
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3008/1136/3699/300811363699_512_384_WM_eCVJtYfowS5yv7_U.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: SEE LEGAL DESCRIP
Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard

Fencing: Other
Sign On Property: Yes
Parcel ID: 1526640

Parking

Type Of Parking: On Street
Parking Features: Street

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Built-In Range
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Basement

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), 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: Natural Gas
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent Office Ext: 3274
List Agent AOR: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1407 Fern Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 1, 2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #266494409	$127,000	+9.5% / yr
Mar 24, 2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005148308	$127,000	—
Feb 22, 2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005148308		—
Feb 11, 2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005148308	$127,900	—
Feb 10, 2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008576178	$127,900	—
Aug 13, 2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008576178	$129,900	—
Apr 23, 2004	Closed BRIGHT #PABK131506	$80,000	—
Feb 23, 2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244059079	$80,000	+12.7% / yr
Feb 12, 2004	Pending BRIGHT #PABK131506		—
Feb 5, 2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK131506	$78,900	—
Feb 28, 2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576034033	$56,000	—
Feb 28, 2001	Closed BRIGHT #PABK182654	$66,000	—
Feb 1, 2001	Pending BRIGHT #PABK182654		—
Jul 31, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK182654	$73,900	—
May 15, 2000	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK315916	$73,900	—
May 15, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK315916	$79,900	—
Jan 12, 2000	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK313150	$76,500	—
Jan 12, 2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK313150	$79,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/01/2009	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #266494409	$127,000 +9.5% / yr
03/24/2009	Closed BRIGHT #1005148308	$127,000
02/22/2009	Pending BRIGHT #1005148308	—
02/11/2009	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005148308	$127,900
02/10/2009	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1008576178	$127,900
08/13/2008	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1008576178	$129,900
04/23/2004	Closed BRIGHT #PABK131506	$80,000
02/23/2004	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #244059079	$80,000 +12.7% / yr
02/12/2004	Pending BRIGHT #PABK131506	—
02/05/2004	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK131506	$78,900
02/28/2001	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #576034033	$56,000
02/28/2001	Closed BRIGHT #PABK182654	$66,000
02/01/2001	Pending BRIGHT #PABK182654	—
07/31/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK182654	$73,900
05/15/2000	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK315916	$73,900
05/15/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK315916	$79,900
01/12/2000	Withdrawn BRIGHT #PABK313150	$76,500
01/12/2000	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PABK313150	$79,900

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

Public Records for 1407 Fern Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$17,300Additions$46,500Total$63,800

Tax Record2026$946 ($79 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,198 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,198 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,178 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930CountyBERKSAPN54-5306-17-21-0253

Schools near 1407 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	0.9 mi
6/10	Intermediate School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 6	0.7 mi
4/10	Governor Mifflin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	0.9 mi
6/10	Governor Mifflin Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi
NR	New Story	Private - Choice school	1 to 7	0.3 mi
NR	Reading Sda Jr Academy	Private - Nearby school	K to 10	0.4 mi
NR	Opportunities School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Mifflin Park El School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	0.9 mi
6/10	Intermediate School Public5 to 6 Serves this home	0.7 mi
4/10	Governor Mifflin Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
6/10	Governor Mifflin Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi
NR	New Story Private1 to 7 Choice school	0.3 mi
NR	Reading Sda Jr Academy PrivateK to 10 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Opportunities School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	0.7 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: 1407 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$127,000	3	2	1,198	2,178
1405 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$215,000	3	1	1,100	2,178
1409 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$89,900	2	1	1,008	9,148
1403 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$119,000	3	2	1,348	2,178
1401 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$133,400	3	2	1,348	3,485
1415 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$82,300	3	1	1,120	2,614
1417 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$220,000	3	1	1,120	2,178
1402 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$79,500	3	1	–	4,400
1419 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$64,000	3	2	1,120	2,178
1414 Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$55,000	2	1	902	7,405
1404 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$120,000	3	2	1,120	2,178
1400 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$119,000	1	1	785	6,098
1406 Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$119,000	3	3	1,200	3,049
1410 Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$80,000	3	2	1,344	3,049
1408 Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	$69,900	3	1	1,232	3,049
1412 Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19607	–	–	–	4,606	–

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