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128 Grove Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$325,000
Est. $2,211/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
$325
Price/Sq Ft
0.53
Acres
1951
Year Built
41
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 24, 2015 • MLS# 71823774 Copied!

About this home

Affordable and cozy 6 room, 3 bedroom Cape with 1-car attached garage, lovingly maintained and conveniently located to downtown, shopping, major highways, and commuter rail. This property offers dining room with hardwood floors and built-in hutch, living room with hardwood floors fireplace and wood stove, 2 bedrooms on the first level, both with hardwood floors, and 1 generous sized bedroom on the second level. There is also an oversized attic room awaiting your finishing touches! Basement has ample storage and walk out to backyard..Recent updates include: New Harvey windows, new oil tank, some new interior paint, new gutter, updated 100 Amp electrical, and roof with architectural shingles. A must see!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MANCUSO JOSEPH J JR
Mailing Address 129 GROVE ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style CAPE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $824,300
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,205
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($135)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,339

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $465,400 $358,900 $824,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jan 15, 2010 $369,900 54158/456

Municipal Context: READING

Median Home Value $665,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,230
Residential Tax Rate $12.38/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex
Match: geocode_proximity (81.1% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1951
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $325,000
Final Sale Price: $325,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
41
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $325
Sale $/sq ft: $325
This property sold for $325 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

The property spent 41 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$325/sq ft
Area Average
$506/sq ft
Difference
35.7%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1951
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Lot Size 0.53 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame, Brick
Architecture Cape
Roof Other
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $4,411
Assessed Value $300,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1951
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick
Roof: Other
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

128 Grove Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Reading School District local
A
School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School
5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.5 mi | #240 of 824 | Score: 52.9
Dropped 160 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
359 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
0.7 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.0 mi | #158 of 824 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 82 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
365 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.2 mi | #275 of 824 | Score: 51.6
Dropped 192 spots from last year
-6.6 below state avg
236 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Joshua Eaton School
1.7 mi | #93 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
388 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.7 mi | #94 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 18 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
406 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.6 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-0.1 below state avg
405 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.0 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
0.5 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.7 mi | #65 of 346 | Score: 65.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+6.8 above state avg
1,094 students Less Diverse
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Market Insights

46.5%
Price Range
42
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72508220
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 16, 2019
$608,000
MLS #72508220
Previous Transaction - MLS #72042442
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 30, 2016
$510,000
MLS #72042442
Sold
Jun 30, 2015
$325,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 42
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Listed for Sale
Apr 24, 2015
$325,000
Original listing
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 16, 2019 Sold $608,000
Sep 30, 2016 Sold $510,000
Apr 24, 2015 New Listing Added $325,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
41 days
Price per Sq Ft
$325

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $4,411 $300,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,411
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$300,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Christine McCarthy
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington
Agent MLS ID B0446706
Office MLS ID BB9589
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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