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217 Lowell Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$489,000
Est. $3,227/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,152
Sq Ft
$424
Price/Sq Ft
0.22
Acres
1954
Year Built
22
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 5, 2024 • MLS# 73247435 Copied!

About this home

Opportunity knocks at the door of 217 LOWELL in Reading!!! This Cape has so much potential. Move in & enjoy one level living with 2 bedrooms, bath and open concept great room & kitchen. Room for future expansion on the second floor for additional bedrooms & bath. Walk out basement is partially finished with plenty of room for living space and workshop/utility area too! Being sold in "AS IS" condition.

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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 (86.1% 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
1,152 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $550,000
Final Sale Price: $489,000
Difference: $61,000 (-11.1%)
Performance Metrics
88.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
22
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $477
Sale $/sq ft: $424
This property sold for $424 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.1% below the original asking price.

With only 22 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$424/sq ft
Area Average
$467/sq ft
Difference
9.1%

This property sold near the area average for similar homes.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1954
Living Area 1,152 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, Vinyl
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Concrete
Laundry In Basement
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 Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $6,657
Assessed Value $568,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement
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
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

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

Special Features

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

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

3 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
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
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
Austin Prep School
0.7 mi
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Market Insights

70.4%
Price Range
23
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73302510
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 23, 2024
$723,200
MLS #73302510
Sold
Jul 10, 2024
$489,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 23
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Listed for Sale
Jun 5, 2024
$550,000
Original listing
Agent: Jan Triglione Team Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Previous Transaction - MLS #71001694
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 23, 2010
$214,325
MLS #71001694

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Dec 23, 2024 Sold $723,200
Jun 5, 2024 New Listing Added $550,000
Feb 23, 2010 Sold $214,325

Market Statistics

Days on Market
22 days
Price per Sq Ft
$424

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $6,657 $568,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,657
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$568,000

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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