This 4 bedroom Cape has amazing hardwood floors. 2 bedrooms on the first floor, main floor bathroom and 2 on the second floor! Plenty of room in this home. Your back patio is perfect for entertaining and you have alley access to your backyard. Tree-lined and private. Basement area has laundry, half bath and plenty of room to finish off for even more entertaining and it has a walk out to your backyard!! Easy to show make your appointment today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Joelle Dennis• Keller Williams Realty Group
•610-792-5900 (broker)
•teresekw@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Joelle Dennis• Keller Williams Realty Group
•610-792-5900 (broker)
•teresekw@gmail.com (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #PABK343394
Redfin Estimate
$271,428
$113K since sold in August 2021$6,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 7.5% lower than the average sale price ($293K) of 6 comparable homes.
This 4 bedroom Cape has amazing hardwood floors. 2 bedrooms on the first floor, main floor bathroom and 2 on the second floor! Plenty of room in this home. Your back patio is perfect for entertaining and you have alley access to your backyard. Tree-lined and private. Basement area has laundry, half bath and plenty of room to finish off for even more entertaining and it has a walk out to your backyard!! Easy to show make your appointment today!
BRIGHT MLS #PABK340318
May 22, 2019
Listing Removed
—
May 22, 2019
Listed
$129,900
$100/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,178
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2025
$4,178 (+1.4%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2024
$4,121 (+2.8%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2023
$4,010 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2022
$3,963 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2021
$3,917
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2020
$3,917 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2019
$3,870 (+1.7%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2018
$3,804 (+2.0%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2017
$3,730 (+2.8%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2015
$3,628 (+4.6%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2014
$3,470 (+2.2%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2013
$3,396 (+6.5%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2012
$3,187 (+1.5%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2011
$3,141 (+1.8%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2010
$3,085
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
Tax history for 1209 Fern Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,178
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2025
$4,178 (+1.4%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2024
$4,121 (+2.8%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2023
$4,010 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2022
$3,963 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2021
$3,917
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2020
$3,917 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2019
$3,870 (+1.7%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2018
$3,804 (+2.0%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2017
$3,730 (+2.8%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2015
$3,628 (+4.6%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2014
$3,470 (+2.2%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2013
$3,396 (+6.5%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2012
$3,187 (+1.5%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2011
$3,141 (+1.8%)
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
2010
$3,085
$28,500 + $64,600
$93,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Warm Air
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTH FAIRVIEW
Living Sq. Ft: 1,302
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,098
Legal Block Number: 21
School Tax District: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN SCH DIST
Acres: 0.14
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY 1 ST BRICK
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Major Strip
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Utility Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: KENHORST BORO
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,302
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 54530618219756
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mifflin Park El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Reading, PA • 19607
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$258,000 – $313,000
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