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217 Lowell Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$214,325
Est. $1,617/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
768
Sq Ft
$279
Price/Sq Ft
0.22
Acres
1954
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
68
Days on Market
Closed Listed Nov 15, 2009 • MLS# 71001694 Copied!

About this home

Cute & Cozy Cape codder. Great starter home that needs some TLC. Unfinished attic. Attached garage and breezeway. Walk out basement. Great for Contractors, Being sold "AS IS" Easy to show.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner GREENE MATTHEW JOSEPH
Mailing Address 217 LOWELL ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style CAPE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $715,000
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,852
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($114)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,966

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $399,700 $315,300 $715,000 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Dec 23, 2024 $723,200 1622/138

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 (82.4% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1954
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
768 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $249,900
Final Sale Price: $214,325
Difference: $35,575 (-14.2%)
Performance Metrics
85.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
68
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $325
Sale $/sq ft: $279
This property sold for $279 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 68 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$279/sq ft
Area Average
$447/sq ft
Difference
37.6%

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 1954
Living Area 768 sq ft
Lot Size 0.22 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances None
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,004
Assessed Value $303,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1954
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation

Location

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Neighborhood

217 Lowell 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
RISE PreSchool
0.5 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
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
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.8 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
A
Joshua Eaton School
1.2 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
1.5 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.6 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.5 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
0.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.5 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

70.4%
Price Range
69
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73302510
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 23, 2024
$723,200
MLS #73302510
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Previous Transaction - MLS #73247435
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Previously Sold
Jul 10, 2024
$489,000
MLS #73247435
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Sold
Feb 23, 2010
$214,325
Property sold
Days on Market: 69
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Listed for Sale
Nov 15, 2009
$249,900
Original listing
Agent: Jan Triglione Team Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 23, 2024 Sold $723,200 —
Jul 10, 2024 Sold $489,000 —
Nov 15, 2009 New Listing Added $249,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
68 days
Price per Sq Ft
$279

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $4,004 $303,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,004
Tax Year 2009
Assessed Value
$303,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jan Triglione Team
Listing Office Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Agent MLS ID TEAM0169
Office MLS ID B95198
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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