509 Fern Ave

Reading, PA 19611

$199,900
Price
4
Beds
1,331 Sq. Ft.
$150 / Sq. Ft.
1,331
Sq. Ft.
$150
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

What a beautiful opportunity to turn this house into home sweet home! The affordability and possibility here are a rare occurence, so come have a look before it's too late! With four bedrooms, a finished basement that includes a second bathroom, generous living spaces a fenced in yard AND an oversized detached garage, you have so much to work with here! Updated windows and mechanicals means you can bring your vision, a little elbow grease and create some sweat equity. Call today for your personal...What a beautiful opportunity to turn this house into home sweet home! The affordability and possibility here are a rare occurence, so come have a look before it's too late! With four bedrooms, a finished basement that includes a second bathroom, generous living spaces a fenced in yard AND an oversized detached garage, you have so much to work with here! Updated windows and mechanicals means you can bring your vision, a little elbow grease and create some sweat equity. Call today for your personal tour!
  1. Listed by Jennifer Dinatally • United Real Estate Strive 212
    P: (484)-955-1361 jdinatally@gmail.com

Property Details for 509 Fern Avenue

Tax ID Number
18-5306-57-54-9293
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Twin/Semi-Detached
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/21/2026 08:06 AM

Property Details for 509 Fern Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #PABK2070366
Days on Market16
Taxes$2,585 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1920
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
CountyBerks County
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Location

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Building Information for 509 Fern Avenue

Stories3Residences-Year Built1920Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF

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Property Information for 509 Fern Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: READING
  • School District County ID: 300200397169
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BERKS
  • MLS Area: Reading City (10201)
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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $56,000
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $505
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $37,600
  • City Town Tax: $1,076
  • Land Assessed Value: $18,400
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 149
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 9293
  • School Tax: $1,004
  • Tax Page Number: 28
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Rooms
  • Stories: Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,331.00
  • 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: 1464936
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Skylight(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Cooling Fuel: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • 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 509 Fern Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 21, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2070366

$199,900—
Apr 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2070366

$204,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/21/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #PABK2070366

$199,900
04/09/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABK2070366

$204,900

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

Public Records for 509 Fern Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$18,400Additions$37,600Total$56,000
Tax Record2025$1,520 ($127 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,331 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,331 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,614 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920CountyBERKSAPN18530657549293

Schools near 509 Fern Avenue

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Millmont El School
Public - PK to 4
Central Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Reading Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Southwest Middle School
Public - 6 to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Millmont El School
PublicPK to 4

Central Middle School
Public5 to 8

Reading Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Southwest Middle School
Public6 to 7

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 509 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19611

509 Fern Avenue is a townhouse for sale in Reading, PA 19611. This property was listed for sale on April 9, 2026 by United Real Estate Strive 212, it's currently listed at $199,900. This listing's school district is Reading School District. Nearby schools include Millmont El School, Central Middle School and Reading Senior High School. 509 Fern Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,331 sqft townhouse built in 1920.

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