If you are looking for move in ready with original woodwork/character - this affordable home is for you. This brick semi features newer kitchen appliances, gas heat and hot water, replacement windows, newer roof- detached workshop which can be a garage again.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,881
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2025
$2,881 (+1.4%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2024
$2,841 (+2.8%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2023
$2,765 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2022
$2,733 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2021
$2,701
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2020
$2,701 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2019
$2,669 (+1.7%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2018
$2,623 (+2.0%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2017
$2,572 (+2.8%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2015
$2,502 (+4.6%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2014
$2,393 (+2.2%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2013
$2,342 (+6.5%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2012
$2,198 (+1.5%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2011
$2,166 (+1.8%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2010
$2,127
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
Tax history for 1224 Fern Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,881
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2025
$2,881 (+1.4%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2024
$2,841 (+2.8%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2023
$2,765 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2022
$2,733 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2021
$2,701
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2020
$2,701 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2019
$2,669 (+1.7%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2018
$2,623 (+2.0%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2017
$2,572 (+2.8%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2015
$2,502 (+4.6%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2014
$2,393 (+2.2%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2013
$2,342 (+6.5%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2012
$2,198 (+1.5%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2011
$2,166 (+1.8%)
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
2010
$2,127
$17,300 + $46,900
$64,200
*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
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
1920
Style
Other
County
Berks County
APN
54530618219501
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: Additional Storage Area
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $46,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
# of Levels (Total): 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: No
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Semi-Detached
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Building Not Winterized
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $17,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,120
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $373
County Tax: $492
School Tax: $1,900
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $64,200
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $2,765
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
100 Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: s kenhorst blvd
Directions: lancaster ave and left onto s kenhorst blvd and left onto fern
Municipality: KENHORST BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 54530618219501
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
Shillington, PA • 19607
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Estimated sale price
$219,000 – $266,000
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