Come see this brick Cape located in Governor Mifflin School District! This great home has 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath, with approximately 1400 square feet of living space including the finished basement. The eat-in kitchen is nicely-sized with a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, and updated flooring. The large living room has exposed beams, hardwood flooring, and lots of light. Also on the first floor, you will find two bedrooms, both with ceiling fans, and a full bath, as well as a bonus sunroom room. On the second level, there is a large third bedroom with an additional room that could function as a fourth bedroom or a sitting room. Downstairs, the finished portion of the basement is a roomy family room, and the unfinished portion is home to the laundry, with a utility sink, and tons of storage space. Outside you will love the covered front porch, and the spacious, fenced, flat backyard. Other notable features include: economical gas heat, central air, a newer roof, and a storage shed. Showings start Monday 8/14.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$195Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Loretta Leibert• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
Welcome to 1406 Fayette Avenue in Kenhorst Boro. This Governor Mifflin cape offers 3 bedrooms (possible 4th), one full bath and nearly 1400 sq ft of finished living area including the finished lower level family room. Need one floor living? Stop looking because this home offers 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the main level. Spacious living room, full eat-in kitchen and bonus enclosed three season sunroom porch completes the main level. Take the stairs to the third bedroom and bonus room that could serve as the fourth bedroom or den/study. All this plus a nicely landscaped lot, covered front porch, high efficiency gas HVAC, plenty of storage space in unfinished portion of basement and upper level eaves and new roof. You will not be disappointed. Come take a look at all this great home has to offer.
TREND #5539356
Jun 30, 2009
Sold
$120,000
$87/sq ft
May 29, 2009
Listed
$118,900
$86/sq ft
+1
BRIGHT MLS #1005274290
May 30, 2009
Listing Removed
—
May 29, 2009
Listed
$118,900
$86/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,770
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2025
$3,770 (+1.4%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2024
$3,718 (+2.8%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2023
$3,618 (+1.2%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2022
$3,576 (+1.2%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2021
$3,534
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2020
$3,534 (+1.2%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2019
$3,492 (+1.7%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2018
$3,432 (+2.0%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2017
$3,366 (+2.8%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2015
$3,273 (+4.5%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2014
$3,131 (+2.2%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2013
$3,064 (+6.5%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2012
$2,876 (+1.5%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2011
$2,834 (+1.8%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2010
$2,783
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
Tax history for 1406 Fayette Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,770
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2025
$3,770 (+1.4%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2024
$3,718 (+2.8%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2023
$3,618 (+1.2%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2022
$3,576 (+1.2%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2021
$3,534
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2020
$3,534 (+1.2%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2019
$3,492 (+1.7%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2018
$3,432 (+2.0%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2017
$3,366 (+2.8%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2015
$3,273 (+4.5%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2014
$3,131 (+2.2%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2013
$3,064 (+6.5%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2012
$2,876 (+1.5%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2011
$2,834 (+1.8%)
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
2010
$2,783
$33,000 + $51,000
$84,000
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Berks County
APN
54530618303065
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
R-2
Medium-Density Residential District
The purpose of the R-2 Zoning District is to encourage moderate 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-2 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
On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 225
Improvement Assessed Value: $51,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $33,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,152
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 225
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $488
County Tax: $643
School Tax: $2,486
Tax Assessed Value: $84,000
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,618
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
100 Amp Service
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District Name: GOVERNOR MIFFLIN
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: FAYETTE
Directions: S on New Holland Rd in Kenhorst, L on Haig Blvd, L on Kenhorst Blvd, L on Quentin Ave, L on Fayette Ave to home on L (Fayette is a one way street)
Municipality: KENHORST BORO
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Berks County
APN: 54530618303065
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 31, 2026
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Schools
Intermediate School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Governor Mifflin Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Governor Mifflin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% 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
$256,000 – $310,000
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