Welcome to 1027 Fern Avenue in the desirable Governor Mifflin School District. This home features three bedrooms and one full bathroom. The main level includes a living room with a brick fireplace and wood flooring throughout, as well as a kitchen leading to the fenced-in rear yard. Additional features include a one-car detached garage and a covered front porch. The upper level has three bedrooms and one full bathroom. Conveniently located near local highways and businesses.
BRIGHT MLS #PABK104088
Apr 18, 2008
Sold
$92,900
$81/sq ft
Feb 21, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 8, 2007
Listed
$114,900
$100/sq ft
This home is located in a quiet neighborhood and features nice size rooms with an open dining room connecting to the family room. There are wood floors throughout. The home does need a little TLC. Outside, there is a fenced yard and a one-car garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,791
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2025
$2,791 (+1.4%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2024
$2,753 (+2.8%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2023
$2,679 (+1.2%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2022
$2,648 (+1.2%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2021
$2,617
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2020
$2,617 (+1.2%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2019
$2,586 (+1.7%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2018
$2,541 (+2.0%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2017
$2,492 (+2.8%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2015
$2,424 (+4.6%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2014
$2,318 (+2.2%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2013
$2,269 (+6.5%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2012
$2,129 (+1.5%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2011
$2,098 (+1.8%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2010
$2,061
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
Tax history for 1027 Fern Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,791
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2025
$2,791 (+1.4%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2024
$2,753 (+2.8%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2023
$2,679 (+1.2%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2022
$2,648 (+1.2%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2021
$2,617
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2020
$2,617 (+1.2%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2019
$2,586 (+1.7%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2018
$2,541 (+2.0%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2017
$2,492 (+2.8%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2015
$2,424 (+4.6%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2014
$2,318 (+2.2%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2013
$2,269 (+6.5%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2012
$2,129 (+1.5%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2011
$2,098 (+1.8%)
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
2010
$2,061
$19,600 + $42,600
$62,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,049 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,148
Year built
1940
Style
Other
County
Berks County
APN
54530618326185
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-3
Medium-High-Density Residential District
The purpose of the R-3 Zoning District is to encourage medium- to medium-high-density residential development, retain the suburban characteristics of the Borough, and serve as a transition between areas of variable densities. All uses permitted within the R-3 Zoning District shall be serviced by public sanitary sewage disposal facilities and public water supply facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Other
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $42,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $19,600
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,148
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $362
County Tax: $519
School Tax: $1,962
Tax Assessed Value: $62,200
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $2,843
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: S
Municipality: KENHORST BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,148
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,049 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 54530618326185
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$238,000 – $288,000
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