NOT LISTED FOR SALE

740 Thorn St Reading, PA 19601

Northwest Reading Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $126,000 - $211,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,574 Sq Ft
$102/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2014

Last sale price $47,000 $30 Per Sq Ft

Est. 242% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $955/month

583 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Attic
  • Porch
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Centre Park

About This Home

As of September 2014

Beautiful, spacious twin within a stone's throw of Historical Centre Park. You will fall in love with all the space and features that this home has to offer. No need to fight for a bathroom because this home offers 2 full baths. The laundry is conveniently located on the main level. Spacious kitchen offers plenty of cabinet and countertop space so get ready to cook away. The 3rd floor includes the 4th bedroom w/ built in desk and bonus room which could be used as a sitting room or 5th bedroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anthony Borelli

Century 21 Gold License #RS227951L Listed on: 01/02/2013

Century 21 Gold

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Gehris

USRealty.com LLP

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Year Built

  • Built in 1911

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,574 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Reading Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4424
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-5307-58-64-4424

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Year Built

Built in 1911

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1911
  • Remarks Public: Beautiful, spacious twin within a stone's throw of Historical Centre Park. You will fall in love with all the space and features that this home has to offer. No need to fight for a bathroom because this home offers 2 full baths. The laundry is conveniently located on the main level. Spacious kitchen offers plenty of cabinet and countertop space so get ready to cook away. The 3rd floor includes the 4th bedroom w/ built in desk and bonus room which could be used as a sitting room or 5th bedroom.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 3+
  • Room Count: 9
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1574
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1574
  • Net Sq Ft: 1574.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 31.45
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1574
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 740

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No

Schools

  • School District: READING
  • High School: READING SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397169
  • High School: READING SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 25700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 10200.00
  • Land Use Code: 161
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Dimensions: 999
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2178.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1454445
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1453.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-5307-58-64-4424
  • Tax Lot: 4424
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 09/30/2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: READING

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 2, 2013
Closed on
Sep 30, 2014
Sold by
Robert Roger W
Bought by
Reina Anne S Llc
Seller's Agent
Anthony Borelli
Century 21 Gold
Buyer's Agent
Ryan Gehris
USRealty.com LLP
List Price
$62,500
Sold Price
$47,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,500
-24.8%
Current Estimated Value
$160,789

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$113,789
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2007
Sold by
Estate Of John V Manegold and Manegold Myung Sook
Bought by
Robert Roger W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$41,500
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Reina Anne S Llc $47,000 None Available
Robert Roger W $44,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Robert Roger W $36,809
Previous Owner Robert Roger W $41,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Sold $47,000 -5.1% $30 / Sq Ft
08/08/2014 08/08/14 Pending -- -- --
12/31/2013 12/31/13 Price Changed $49,500 -3.9% $31 / Sq Ft
11/12/2013 11/12/13 Price Changed $51,500 -1.9% $33 / Sq Ft
09/21/2013 09/21/13 Price Changed $52,500 -2.6% $33 / Sq Ft
07/31/2013 07/31/13 Price Changed $53,900 -5.3% $34 / Sq Ft
07/05/2013 07/05/13 Price Changed $56,900 -6.6% $36 / Sq Ft
05/19/2013 05/19/13 Price Changed $60,900 -2.6% $39 / Sq Ft
01/02/2013 01/02/13 For Sale $62,500 -- $40 / 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 $974 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
2024 $1,594 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
2023 $1,569 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
2022 $1,569 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
2021 $1,569 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
2020 $1,554 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
2019 $1,554 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
2018 $1,554 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
2017 $1,543 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
2016 $882 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
2015 $882 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
2014 $811 $35,900 $10,200 $25,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Anthony Borelli

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Anthony Borelli

    Century 21 Gold

    (610) 507-3520

    6 in this area

    281 Total Sales

    Anthony Borelli
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    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Ryan Gehris

    USRealty.com LLP

    (610) 466-5358

    58 Total Sales

    Ryan Gehris
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003290000

Bright MLS

APN: 14-5307-58-64-4424

Pennsylvania Berks County Reading 19601 Northwest Reading

740 Thorn St, Reading, PA

This home is located at 740 Thorn St, Reading, PA 19601 since 02 January 2013 and is currently estimated at $160,789, approximately $102 per square foot. This property was built in 1911. 740 Thorn St is a home located in Berks County with nearby schools including Riverside Elementary School, Northwest Middle School, and Reading Senior High School.

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