Welcome to 1405 Fern Avenue—a charming, well-maintained semi-in Governor Mifflin Schools. This move-in ready home features 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, along with hardwood floors, newer windows, updated gas heat, and a newer roof. You'll love the bright, cozy kitchen with granite countertops, which opens directly to a fenced-in backyard—perfect for easy indoor-outdoor living. Step outside to enjoy a brand-new patio and pergola, ideal for relaxing, entertaining, or letting pets play. A walk-up attic offers excellent storage, and there’s even space on the lot to add off-street parking if desired. Located within walking distance of local bars, restaurants, and coffee shops, this home has convenience, updates, and character that's easy to love! * * OFFER DEADLINE: Monday, 7/28, at noon * *
TownhomeProperty Type
1930Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$216Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Amanda Higginbotham• Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
•610-898-1441 (broker)
•frontdesk1110@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Amanda Higginbotham• Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
Looking for an affordable home in Governor Mifflin Schools? This is the one; clean, recently remodeled & in a move-in condition. The home boasts lots of natural lights & is spacious enough to accomodate all type of parties! You'll be proud of showing off the 9ft ceilings & the gleaming hardwood floors throughout the home! The private kitchen is separated from the rest of the house by a glass French door featuring white soft-close cabinets, granite counter top accented by glass tile backsplash & a large farm sink and stainless appliances. You'll enjoy relaxing evenings on your covered front porch while chatting with your friendly neighbors. The covered back porch is perfect for your outdoor cooking even when it rains. The yard is big enough for your gardening hobby or for kids to play. The quiet street has plenty of parking but you also have 2 private off-street parking spots behind your fenced yard. If you're running out of storage at your current place, don't worry! Plenty of space in the clean full basement with outside entrance, & even more storage in the walk up attic. No major expenses to worry about with the 1 year old roof & newer replacement windows, new interior doors, newer decking on all porches, attic insulation for energy efficiency. This location is so convenient, it's 5 min drive to Reading hospital & 10 minutes to the Penn State Campus!! Call for a private tour & make use of the very low interest rates!!
BRIGHT MLS #PABK179164
Dec 21, 2018
Sold
$120,000
$109/sq ft
Dec 13, 2018
Pending
—
Nov 30, 2018
Listed
$126,900
$115/sq ft
+17
Welcome to this beautiful recently remodeled home in Governor Mifflin Schools. This is the home you have been looking for, it is in a updated move in conditon. Cooking is a breeze in your all new kitchen with lots of classic wht cabinets with a soft close feature, lovely granite counter tops, glass tile back splash, large farm sink and stainless steel appliances. A glass French door is also a nice touch between the kitchen and dining room. Invite everyone over for a holiday dinner. Your dining area has great natural light by an alcove of windows making this a sunny area for your guests. Did I mention that there are wonderful hardwood floors throughout the home! There is a good sized living room featuring 9 foot ceilings. Bathroom is modern done in blk and wht tile with a pedestal sink. Relax on your covered front porch or greet the morning with your first cup of coffee on the second floor covered deck. There is also a back porch with a small storage room and a new cement patio. There is a nice fenced yard with a gate leading to two/three of street parking spaces. Full basement with a Bilco type door, walk up attic for great storage, newer tilt in windows, new interior doors, brand new roof, all appliances remain including washer and dryer with a double utility sink in the laundry area, newer decking on alll porches, attic insulation for energy efficiency. Conveniently located. Welcome Home!
TREND #6805632
Nov 23, 2016
Sold
$115,000
$105/sq ft
Oct 3, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 26, 2016
Price Changed
$114,000
$104/sq ft
Sep 12, 2016
Price Changed
$114,500
$104/sq ft
Aug 1, 2016
Price Changed
$115,000
$105/sq ft
Aug 1, 2016
Price Changed
$117,000
$106/sq ft
Jul 15, 2016
Relisted
—
Jun 15, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2016
Listed
$119,000
$108/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003895171
Nov 23, 2016
Sold
$115,000
$105/sq ft
Jun 4, 2016
Listed
$114,000
$104/sq ft
TREND #6688245
Feb 5, 2016
Sold
$60,000
$55/sq ft
Jan 22, 2016
Pending
—
Dec 28, 2015
Listed
$58,700
$53/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002756080
Feb 5, 2016
Sold
$60,000
$55/sq ft
Jan 22, 2016
Listing Removed
—
Dec 27, 2015
Listed
$58,700
$53/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007735210
Mar 30, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Nov 24, 2014
Listed
$98,000
$89/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007550632
Jul 18, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jan 17, 2014
Listed
$110,000
$100/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 10, 2004
Sold
$69,900
$64/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK176900
Jan 27, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Dec 9, 2003
Listed
$69,900
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 4, 2000
Sold
$64,900
$59/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PABK182096
Nov 2, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Aug 22, 2000
Listed
$64,900
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,737
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2025
$2,737 (+1.4%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2024
$2,700 (+2.8%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2023
$2,627 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2022
$2,597 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2021
$2,566
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2020
$2,566 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2019
$2,536 (+1.7%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2018
$2,492 (+2.0%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2017
$2,444 (+2.8%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2015
$2,377 (+4.5%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2014
$2,274 (+2.2%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2013
$2,225 (+6.5%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2012
$2,088 (+1.5%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2011
$2,058 (+1.8%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2010
$2,021
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
Tax history for 1405 Fern Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,737
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2025
$2,737 (+1.4%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2024
$2,700 (+2.8%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2023
$2,627 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2022
$2,597 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2021
$2,566
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2020
$2,566 (+1.2%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2019
$2,536 (+1.7%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2018
$2,492 (+2.0%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2017
$2,444 (+2.8%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2015
$2,377 (+4.5%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2014
$2,274 (+2.2%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2013
$2,225 (+6.5%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2012
$2,088 (+1.5%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2011
$2,058 (+1.8%)
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
2010
$2,021
$17,300 + $43,700
$61,000
*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.
1,100
Year built
1930
Style
Other
County
Berks County
APN
54530617210264
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.
Directions: From 422, turn onto Lancaster Avenue. Take Lancaster Ave to Mc Arthur Ave. Turn from Mc Arthur Ave onto Fern Ave. Home will be on the right side of the street. Use GPS for best results.
Municipality: KENHORST BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,100
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 54530617210264
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$227,000 – $274,000
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