Looking for a charming single home in the Kenhorst area? Look no further than this beautiful cape cod conveniently located to all shops and roads. As you enter from the adorable front porch you will notice the stunning wood burning fireplace. The kitchen has just been completely redone to a bright, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gorgeous countertop, backsplash and farmhouse sink. Two bedrooms and the main bathroom are located on the first floor. A very large bedroom is located on the second floor with TONS of storage and even a small bonus room perfect for an office. There are replacement windows on the first floor. A two car detached garage with a walk up for more storage is located in the back of the large flat back yard. An additional parking spot is located next to the garage so you never have to park on the street. There currently is a rec room in the semi finished basement with potential to completely finish as well as plenty of storage. Come see this home today before it goes! The sellers have a monitoring device on the property capable of real time listening capabilities. Sellers has deactivated the device.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Allie Leupold• C-21 Park Road Realtors
•610-378-0471 (broker)
•CustomerService@Century21ParkRoad.com (broker)
Bought with Eric Weiser• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Super brick single with a two car detached garage make this home a must see! Very well kept roomy four bedroom one and a half bath in Kenhorst. Main level features a full eat in kitchen with updated appliances, including a flat top gas stove & built in corner hutch. Very cozy living room super for those cold winter nights! Cozy living room features wood burning fireplace w/ mantle. Custom Bali wood blinds and hardwood flooring! Two bedrooms on the 1st floor with an updated full bath, upgrades to include pedestal sink and ceramic tile shower and floor. Replacement windows with cordless blinds for extra energy efficiency and privacy! Finished upper level offers two bedrooms, a nook for many uses! Lots of closets, including two full walk-in closets plus a walk-in cedar closet with built in benches for storage. Finished lower level w/ recessed lighting and a 9x11 room for many uses. Newer mechanicals-15 yr old furnace, 2 yr water heater & electric. Large rear yard! Off street parking! Warranty Included!
Public Records
Sep 18, 1998
Sold
$87,000
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,236
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2025
$3,236 (+1.4%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2024
$3,191 (+2.8%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2023
$3,105 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2022
$3,069 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2021
$3,033
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2020
$3,033 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2019
$2,997 (+1.7%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2018
$2,946 (+2.0%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2017
$2,889 (+2.8%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2015
$2,809 (+4.5%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2014
$2,687 (+2.2%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2013
$2,630 (+6.5%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2012
$2,468 (+1.5%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2011
$2,432 (+1.8%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2010
$2,389
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
Tax history for 1237 Fern Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,236
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2025
$3,236 (+1.4%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2024
$3,191 (+2.8%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2023
$3,105 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2022
$3,069 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2021
$3,033
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2020
$3,033 (+1.2%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2019
$2,997 (+1.7%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2018
$2,946 (+2.0%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2017
$2,889 (+2.8%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2015
$2,809 (+4.5%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2014
$2,687 (+2.2%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2013
$2,630 (+6.5%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2012
$2,468 (+1.5%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2011
$2,432 (+1.8%)
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
2010
$2,389
$28,500 + $43,600
$72,100
*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
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,078
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
54530618217613
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 11, 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.
Directions: US-222 BUS N/E Lancaster Ave, Turn right onto S Kenhorst Blvd, Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto Fern Ave Destination will be on the left
Municipality: KENHORST BORO
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,078
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 54530618217613
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 10, 2026
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Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.8mi
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Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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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
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$263,000 – $319,000
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