RENTED NOV 1, 2025

729 Thorn St Reading, PA 19601

Estimated Value: $124,000 - $145,000

5 Beds
1 Bath
1,466 Sq Ft
$93/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2023

Last sale price $100,000 $68 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $793/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Porch
  • No HOA
  • Balcony
  • 3-minute walk to Centre Park

About This Home

As of November 2025

This spacious home offers 5 bedrooms and one bathroom, providing plenty of space for a growing family. The property comes equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and a stove for your convenience. Located in a vibrant and friendly neighborhood, this home is close to local shops, dining and public transportation, making it a convenient choice for anyone looking to settle in Reading.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Ms. Christine L Swalley

(484) 529-2454 cswalley@pagodarpm.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS279214 Listed on: 09/23/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Renter's Agent

Ms. Christine L Swalley

(484) 529-2454 cswalley@pagodarpm.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS279214 Listed on: 09/23/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in average condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,466 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lauers Park Elementary School
  • Northwest Middle School
  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Above Ground Utilities
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Residential Lease
  • Security Deposit $1,700
  • Tenant pays for cooking fuel, electricity, gas, heat, hot water, lawn/tree/shrub care, pest control, sewer, snow removal, trash removal, all utilities, water
  • Smoking Allowed
  • 12-Month Lease Term
  • Available 10/1/25
  • $50 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-58-64-5362

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Northwest Reading Subdivision

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Date Available: 2025-10-01
  • Application Fee: 50.00
  • Pets: Case By Case Basis, Breed Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Security Deposit: 1700.00
  • Smoking Allowed Yn: Yes
  • Tenant Pays: Cooking Fuel, Electricity, Gas, Heat, Hot Water, Lawn/Tree/Shrub Care, Pest Control, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash Removal, Utilities - All, Water
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No
  • Max Lease in Months: 12
  • Min Lease in Months: 12
  • Lease Link U R L: https://apply.link/B6JpD_Q
  • Rent Spree Online Application: Yes

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Lease
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 10/1/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Flooring Type: Tile/Brick, Carpet, Laminated, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Carpet, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1466
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1466
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1.16
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1466
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched, Metal
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Above Ground
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: LAUERS PARK
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: NORTHWEST

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1306.80
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony, Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Average
  • Zoning: R-3

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-58-64-5362

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2023
Closed on
Dec 8, 2023
Sold by
Obrien Sean J
Bought by
Capric Samir
Seller's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-4.76%
Current Estimated Value
$136,341

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,341
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.77%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2017
Closed on
Jan 12, 2018
Sold by
Dries Cheri A
Bought by
Reyes Kirby M
Seller's Agent
Sean Backenstoss
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Angelo Giannotti
RE/MAX Of Reading
List Price
$39,900
Sold Price
$35,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-12.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.44%
Original Mortgage
$31,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 24, 2011
Closed on
Dec 21, 2011
Sold by
Mead Joanna
Bought by
Dries Cheri A
Seller's Agent
Jose Candelaria
RE/MAX Of Reading
Buyer's Agent
Peter Gustis
Springer Realty Group
List Price
$34,900
Sold Price
$26,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,900
-25.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.07%
Original Mortgage
$25,340
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2007
Sold by
Elias Marlen and Dinatally Jennifer
Bought by
Mead Joanna

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2005
Sold by
Hamilton James O
Bought by
Elias Marlen
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Capric Samir $100,000 Signature Abstract
Reyes Kirby M $35,000 --
Dries Cheri A $26,000 None Available
Mead Joanna $43,000 None Available
Elias Marlen $29,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Reyes Kirby M $31,000
Previous Owner Dries Cheri A $25,340
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/01/2025 11/01/25 Rented $1,700 0.0% --
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Under Contract -- -- --
09/23/2025 09/23/25 For Rent $1,700 0.0% --
12/08/2023 12/08/23 Sold $100,000 -4.8% $68 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/20/2023 11/20/23 For Sale $105,000 +200.0% $72 / Sq Ft
11/13/2023 11/13/23 Pending -- -- --
01/12/2018 01/12/18 Sold $35,000 -12.3% $24 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/29/2017 12/29/17 Price Changed $39,900 0.0% $27 / Sq Ft
11/11/2017 11/11/17 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2017 10/02/17 For Sale $39,900 +53.5% $27 / Sq Ft
01/11/2012 01/11/12 Sold $26,000 -13.0% $18 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/15/2011 11/15/11 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2011 09/08/11 Price Changed $29,900 -14.3% $20 / Sq Ft
06/24/2011 06/24/11 For Sale $34,900 -- $24 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $931 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
2024 $1,523 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
2023 $1,499 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
2022 $1,499 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
2021 $1,499 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
2020 $1,484 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
2019 $1,484 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
2018 $1,484 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
2017 $1,475 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
2016 $842 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
2015 $842 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
2014 $775 $34,300 $9,000 $25,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2061720

Bright MLS

APN: 14-5307-58-64-5362