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$209,900
Monthly Est:$1,045
3 Beds
- 1 Bath
1 full bath
1,216sqft
523 Fern Ave, Reading, PA 19611
$209,900
$1,045/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
$-- HOA
2,613 sqft lot
$173/sq.ft
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!
- Houzeo last checked: 15 minutes ago
- Listing updated: October 26, 2026 at 2:32 pm
- Listing Provided by: Jeffrey Martin (610) 207-8474 | Century 21 Gold (610) 779-2500
- Source: Bright MLS-NJ | MLS#: PABK2079890

Property Details
Status
Pending
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
--
Year Built
1940
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
1,216 sqft
Lot Size
2,613 sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
Bright MLS
MLS Number
PABK2079890
MLS Status
PENDING-BRIGHT
Days on Market
4

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Location
Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom: 1
Interior
Heating
Forced Air
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Laminate Plank, Vinyl
Interior Features
Bathroom Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan Traditional, Kitchen Table Space
Exterior Features
Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Window Features
Replacement
Sewer
Public Sewer
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/c
Appliances
Dryer, Oven/range Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Home type
Single Family Residence
Architectural Style
Traditional
Foundation Details
Brick/mortar, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials
Brick, Concrete, Copper Plumbing, Cpvc/pvc, Frame, Masonry, Mixed, Stick Built, Stone
Property Condition
Very Good
Roof
Pitched, Shingle
Utilities & Energy
Basement
Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Rear Entrance, Shelving, Space For Rooms, Unfinished, Workshop
Electric
100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Utilities
Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Water Source
Public
Other Features
Lot Features
Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Open, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Sloping
Subdivision Name
Millmont
Patio And Porch Features
Patio, Porch
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
10/26/2026 Source: | Pending | $209,900 $173/sqft |
10/23/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $209,900 $173/sqft |
10/21/2026 Source: | Coming Soon | $209,900 +179.87% $173/sqft |
04/30/2004 Source: | Sold | $75,000 $62/sqft |
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