501 South Fern Avenue

501 South Fern Avenue has been categorized by the local assessors in Wichita, KS as a residential type of property. The building on the property was first built in 1918 and is 106 years old. The home has a total of 8 rooms. 3 of these rooms are legally considered as bedrooms. Residents will have access to 2 full bathrooms. There are 2 partial bathrooms in the home. The building has a total of 2 stories. In addition, 501 South Fern Avenue has 2,054 sqft of living area. The living area typically only takes into consideration the heated or air conditioned part of the building. Those looking for additional storage or space will be happy to hear that there is a partial basement that is 364 sqft. Please note, that typically the basement, garage, and or porch square footage is not included in the calculations of the living area square footage. The linear feet between the front and back of the lot is 1,500 ft and across the front of the lot is 450 ft. The area measurement of the land has been determined as 6,753 square feet.

Want to learn more? We've sourced additional information from the local assessor's office that we've shared on this page with you. For the features and amenities located on the property. There is a detached garage for those who require parking. The garage measured 400 sqft. According to our sources, there are a total of 2 available parking spaces. Residents will have the luxury of enjoying a covered porch. Moving on to the building itself. The condition of the building has been evaluated as good. Along the lines of building condition, did you know that weather changes can cause buildings to move? It may sound alarming, but thats why the type of control joints used in the construction of your home is extremely important. Architects often have to plan these out well in advance to ensure the longevity of the building. Therefore, as part of your consideration, you should note that the home was built with frame control joints. From what we've gathered, the quality of these control joints have been graded with a letter grade of C by the local assessor. The roof of the building is made of composition shingle. The exterior walls of the building are made of a combination of material. As for the floors, you'll see that the home has flooring throughout. The inside of the home is being cooled with central air conditioning at the moment. In terms of heating, it is utilizing a heating system. Finally, the property is currently sourcing its water from a municipal system. It is connected to a municipal sewage system. Which is great for homeowners who don't want to worry about the responsibilities of handling a septic tank. Though, you may accrue additional fees to have your wastewater disposed. The property was last sold in Nov 30, 2021 for $145,000. That's $64.85 per sqft. Prior to that sales transaction, the property was also sold in Jun 12, 2013 for $136,600. 501 South Fern Avenue was last assessed in 2022. The total value of the property was assessed at $18,274. Specifically, the land the property is located on was valued at $2,001. While improvements on the property were assessed at a total of $16,273. The total assessed value for this property is less than the total market value as of this moment. Which is great for tax purposes. The total amount of taxes due from a property owner is $2,020. If possible, try to put down at least 20% towards the down payment during your home purchasing process. While you may be able to buy a home with less than a 20% down payment, your lender may then require you to pay for a private mortgage insurance (PMI). PMI protects the lenders and lowers their financial risk in case the borrower defaults. Generally, you'll need to pay more PMI when your total loan amount is higher. However, certain factor such as your credit score, loan type, loan term, and loan-to-value ratio can all impact your PMI as well. Unfortunately, this property is not currently listed for sale but our inventory of available properties is constantly updating in real time. Check back frequently for updates.