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523 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19611

$209,900
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BEDS3 BATHS1 full SQUARE FEET1,216 MLS#PABK2079890
STATUSACTIVE PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SUBDIVISIONMILLMONT SCHOOLREADING

Property Description

Opportunity knocks for this affordable red brick twin set in the Millmont neighborhood! Ready and waiting for you today, this could be the home you have been searching for! Economical gas heat and an oversized garage are just a few of the features you will appreciate. The covered front porch greets you and your guests and offers the perfect place to put your feet up on any afternoon. Step inside to enjoy a spacious living room offering plenty of room to spread out. The eat-in kitchen has what you need to fuel your day. The enclosed back porch is the perfect place to hang your coats and store your everyday footwear. Additional space here offers potential for a future first-floor half bath. Step out back to your own patio, perfect for the grill and outdoor entertainment. Fenced front and back yards offer space for loved ones to enjoy the outdoors. The oversized one-car garage with opener gives you parking and storage. Back inside, the full basement could be your future workshop. Economical gas heat and hot water are easy on your monthly budget. All appliances remain, including washer and dryer, to help get you started. The upper level offers three private bedrooms. A full bathroom with tiled walls and floors completes this level. Stay cool with central air and ceiling fans all summer long. Terrific location is walkable to many in-town attractions and public transportation. A great place you will be proud to call home before the Holidays!

523 Fern Avenue | MLS# PABK2079890

This single family home located at 523 Fern Avenue, Reading, PA 19611 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $209,900. This property was built in 1940 and has 3 bedrooms and 1 full baths with 1216 sq. ft. Fern Avenue is located in the MILLMONT subdivision within the READING school district. Search MILLMONT real estate on www.brendacrosby.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Yes
Basement: Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Shelving, Space For Rooms, Unfinished, Workshop
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Fuel Type: Natural Gas
Garage: 1
Heating: Forced Air
Home Style: Traditional
Lot Size: 0.06 Acres
Roof Type: Pitched, Shingle
Stories: 2.0
Taxes: $2,889
Year Built: 1940

Feature Descriptions

Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Appliances: Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Exterior: Brick, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, CPVC/PVC, Frame, Maso
Exterior: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Fencing: Chain Link
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Laminate Plank, Vinyl
Interior: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Table Space
Location: Suburban
Lot: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Sloping
Lot Dimensions: 0.06 Acre(S)
Municipality: READING CITY
Parking Notes: 1 Total Parking Spaces
Rooms: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen
Sewer: Public Sewer
SQFT Above Finished: 1216
SQFT Total Finished: 1216
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 1
Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water: Public
Windows: Replacement

Room Sizes

Primary Bedroom: 15 x 12 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 14 x 10 Level - Upper 1
Bedroom 3: 13 x 9 Level - Upper 1
Living Room: 17 x 15 Level - Main
Dining Room: 13 x 11 Level - Main
Kitchen: 15 x 11 Level - Main

Local Schools

School District: READING

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: Century 21 Gold
Agency Phone: 6107792500

Shown By

Agent Name: Brenda Crosby
Agent Phone: (717) 203-9347
Agency Title: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

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$ 769.12 per month $467.15 Principal & Interest $240.75 Property Tax $61.22 Homeowner's Insurance

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