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1217 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607
About this home
"Our house, is a very very very fine house. .. " Once in a lifetime opportunity to own a cute little Mifflin single. It may be small, but it is mighty. .. set well back on a deep lot, feels like you're in the country. Nice front porch to relax the cool nights away, oak kitchen, and the real story. .. low, low, low taxes. .. only $1071 a year makes this home the most affordable in the district. Mechanicals are all good. .roof 3 years old, 100 amp electric. All ready for central air, just needs new compressor. Full basement. .Lots of off street parking and ready for immediate occupancy. Sit on the porch and watch the "two cats in the yard. "
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Sale history for 1217 Fern Ave
$123/sq ft
$131/sq ft
$146/sq ft
$100/sq ft
$108/sq ft

$108/sq ft
$101/sq ft
Tax history for 1217 Fern Ave
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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- Public record
- 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.Include but are not limited to:
- Housing-Single unit
- Infrastructure
- Public service
Property details
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- Interior Information
- Entry Location: Living Room
- Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 5
- Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Basement Information
- Basement: Yes
- Full, Unfinished
Exterior
- Property Information
- Not Federal Flood Zone
- Improvement Assessed Value: $13,000
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Property Condition: Good
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Other Structures: Above Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
- Roof: Pitched
- Structure Type: Detached
- Window Features: Replacement
- Lot Information
- Lot Size Dimensions: SEE LEGAL DESCRIPT
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $12,900
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 650
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value: $25,900
- Tax Year: 2018
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,071
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- 100 Amp Service
- Gas, Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
Location
- School Information
- School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
- Location Information
- Cross Street: KENHORST
- Directions: Use GPS for best results.
- Municipality: KENHORST BORO
Public facts
- Beds: 1
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 564
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1930
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Berks County
- APN: 54530618219714
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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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