523 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19611

Reading
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523 Fern Ave,Reading, PA 19611
$209,900
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Baths
  • 1,216 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Pending
Listed by: jeffrey martin
Office: century 21 gold
MLS#:PABK2079890
Source:BRIGHTMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$209,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$172.62

About this home

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....

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Home facts

  • Year built:1940
  • Subdivision & Development:MILLMONT
  • Listing ID #:PABK2079890
  • Added:13 day(s) ago
  • Updated:November 04, 2026 at 11:06 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:1
  • Full bathrooms:1
  • Flooring:Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Laminate Plank, Vinyl
  • Dining Description:Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Room
  • Kitchen Description:Kitchen - Table Space, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Shelving, Space For Rooms, Unfinished, Workshop
  • Living area:1,216 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Pitched, Shingle
  • Year built:1940
  • Building area:1,216 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.06 Acres
  • Lot Features:Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Sloping, Suburban
  • Architectural Style:Traditional
  • Construction Materials:Brick, CPVC/PVC, Concrete, Frame, Masonry, Stick Built, Stone
  • Exterior Features:Exterior Lighting, Patio(s), Porch(es), Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Foundation Description:Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Levels:2 Stories

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$209,900
  • Price per sq. ft.:$172.62
  • Tax amount:$2,889 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Laundry features:Dryer, Dryer In Unit, Washer, Washer In Unit
  • Amenities:100 Amp Service, Cable TV Available, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Replacement Windows

Parking

  • Parking description:Detached Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener, On Street, Oversized
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:1

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