Amazing opportunity with this rare gem. Property includes all contents inside. Property is close to all major roads, shopping, and worship, and has a beautiful front porch. On the second floor, there is a second porch. You have a fully fenced-in yard. Great landscaping. A shed for storing your yard tools and access to the alley.
Sold for $165,000
$165,000
427 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19611
5beds
1,684sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
0.25 Acres Lot
$167,800 Zestimate®
$98/sqft
$2,209 Estimated rent
Home value
$167,800
$158,000 - $180,000
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Fully fenced-in yardBeautiful front porchGreat landscaping
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joelle Dennis 610-858-2161,
Keller Williams Realty Group
Bought with:
Jose Candelaria, RS193774L
RE/MAX Of Reading
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PABK2072174
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 0.0
- Area: 100
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
- Doors: Six Panel, ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
- Windows: Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Insulated Windows, Low Emissivity Windows, Replacement, Screens, Vinyl Clad
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,784
- Total interior livable area: 1,684 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,684
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Vinyl,Privacy,Full
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 18530657642504
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Zoning description: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
- Major remodel year: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 120/240V
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Reading
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Reading
- Municipality: READING CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $98/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $61,800
- Annual tax amount: $2,853
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash
- Inclusions: All Items In The Home Stay. Seller Has The Right To Remove Personal Property Such As Photos Or Documents
- Exclusions: Personal Photos And Documents
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $165,000+10%$98/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PABK2072174 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $150,000$89/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PABK2072174 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,785 +1.5% | $61,800 |
| 2024 | $2,744 +1.6% | $61,800 |
| 2023 | $2,702 | $61,800 |
| 2022 | $2,702 | $61,800 |
| 2021 | $2,702 +1% | $61,800 |
| 2020 | $2,674 | $61,800 |
| 2019 | $2,674 | $61,800 |
| 2018 | $2,674 +0.7% | $61,800 |
| 2017 | $2,657 +75% | $61,800 |
| 2016 | $1,518 +8.7% | $61,800 |
| 2015 | $1,397 | $61,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $61,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $61,800 -7.9% |
| 2000 | -- | $67,100 |
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Neighborhood: 19611
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Millmont El SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 3/10Central Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 1/10Reading Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Reading
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Pennsylvania
- Berks County
- Reading
- 19611
- 427 Fern Ave
