1317 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607

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1317 Fern Ave,Reading, PA 19607
$289,900
  • 3 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,104 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: david m mattes, steve miller
Office: re/max of reading
MLS#:PABK2077008
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$289,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$262.59

About this home

This house will surprise you on every level! Large raised rancher/cape/2-story with tons of potential for lots of additional living space. This all brick home features a really peaceful front porch that is perfect for relaxing. You enter into the bright living room that features a large bow window. There are 3 bedrooms on this level plus a very nice full bath. One of the bedrooms has another bathroom that is not quite finished but is plumbed for a shower. The rear of the home features a dining room with fireplace and another bow window and large kitchen. So, where does the extra potential come in? The basement is massive and has plenty of room for additional living space. It is on the walk-out level and has a garage door. There was once an apartment in the basement and there's just so much room that can be finished. The second floor of the home is a clean slate and ready for a few additional bedrooms and a bathroom. Like I said, tremendous potential. The home sits on a double lot so...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1976
  • Subdivision & Development:NONE AVAILABLE
  • Listing ID #:PABK2077008
  • Added:3 day(s) ago
  • Updated:August 25, 2026 at 02:01 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Vinyl
  • Dining Description:Dining Room
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Full Bath
  • Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Walkout Level
  • Living area:1,104 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central A/C
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Asphalt
  • Year built:1976
  • Building area:1,104 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.14 Acres
  • Lot Features:Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Suburban
  • Architectural Style:Raised Ranch/Rambler, Ranch/Rambler
  • Construction Materials:Brick
  • Foundation Description:Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels:1 Story

Schools

  • High school:GOVERNOR MIFFLIN

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$289,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$262.59
  • Tax amount:$4,905 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer

Parking

  • Parking description:Crushed Stone, Detached Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Off Street
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2