$289,900
3 bd|2.5 ba|1,104 sqft
1317 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19607
Listed by RE/MAX Of Reading
For Sale
Listing description
Welcome to this charming 1958 mid-century single-family home situated on a spacious 0.44-acre lot in Exeter Township. Offering comfortable one-floor living, this property combines quiet peacefulness with quick access to local amenities and major commuter routes. An oversized two car garage, separate workshop, and a backyard perfect for entertaining awaits. Cut the winter chill with the supplemental heat pellet stove, including a full pallet of pellets that stays. Possible 4th bedroom on the lower level. If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful home, which is still close to everything, this one is for you.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,134 sq ft
- Heating
- Hot Water
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Wall Unit
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Detached
- Architectural style
- Ranch/Rambler
- Year built
- 1958
Lot & parking
- Garage
- 2 spaces
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $256
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PABK2077200
- County
- Berks County
- School district
- Exeter Township
- Days on NookLocal
- 1 day
Interior features
- Appliances
- Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Freezer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer
- Basement
- Daylight, Full
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation
- Block
- Patio & porch
- Deck(s)
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Electric, Pellets
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Private
- Sewer
- On Site Septic
Parking
- Parking
- Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage type
- Garage - Front Entry
- Total spaces
- 5
- Driveway spaces
- 3
Community
- Subdivision
- EXETER TOWNSHIP
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RESIDENTIAL
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Both refrigerators, freezer, and outdoor storage cabinet in the rear of property
- Possession
- 0-30 Days CD, 31-60 Days CD
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Listed for sale | $290,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$292,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Berks County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Current list price
- $290,000
- County assessment implies
- $271,028
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $4,003/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 LIMEKILN RD, READING, PA 19606 | August 2026 | $300,000 | 3/1 | 1,170 | $303,209 |
| 335 MONTGOMERY AVE, READING, PA 19606 | November 2025 | $150,000 | 3/1 | 1,131 | $172,706 |
| 205 ROSE LN, READING, PA 19606 | April 2026 | $350,000 | 3/1 | 1,134 | $326,565 |
| 720 LORANE RD, READING, PA 19606 | July 2026 | $344,000 | 3/1 | 1,146 | $335,172 |
| 105 FAIRMOUNT AVE, READING, PA 19606 | March 2026 | $250,000 | 3/1 | 1,120 | $255,907 |
| 4482 HERON DR, READING, PA 19606 | February 2026 | $310,000 | 3/1 | 1,149 | $289,783 |
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$4,340 / year
≈ $362 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$4,199
+3.4% at current rates
School tax
EXETER TOWNSHIP · 37.00 mills (2025-26)
$3,219
County tax
Berks County · 9.01 mills (2026)
$784
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality
$337
Recomputed from the county assessment ($87,000, 1994 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Berks County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$58,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,902/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,456
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $362
- Home insurance (est.)
- $85
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
Exeter Township
- Academic index
- 62.6/100
- Graduation rate
- 97.7%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 50.2%
- PSSA Math proficient
- 43.3%
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Berks County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Berks County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: August 23, 2026 at 8:02 PM EDT
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