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252 Franklin St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$370,000
Est. $2,465/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,288
Sq Ft
$287
Price/Sq Ft
0.35
Acres
1952
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 17, 2011 • MLS# 71249865 Copied!

About this home

Immaculate well maintained Custom built Ranch shows pride of ownership with quality improvements throughout including thermopane windows, hardwood floors, Central Air system, Hi-quality Buderus hot water boiler, updated roof, ceiling fans, garage door and more. Nicely situated on a gentle sloping spacious lot with light and airy walkout basement. Great location abutting newer homes and within walking distance to newer school. Large open attic and quality construction offer expansion potential.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner HOUTS IAN
Mailing Address 245 FRANKLIN ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S20
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,271,500
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $15,741
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($218)
Estimated Annual Tax $15,959

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $497,000 $774,500 $1,271,500 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 30, 2017 $785,000 70316/599

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 (78.6% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1952
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,288 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $389,900
Final Sale Price: $370,000
Difference: $19,900 (-5.1%)
Performance Metrics
94.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $303
Sale $/sq ft: $287
This property sold for $287 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.1% below the original asking price.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1952
Living Area 1,288 sq ft
Lot Size 0.35 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Garage Access
Laundry In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle, Asphalt/composition Shingles
Features Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Driveway
Total Spaces 7

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $4,733
Assessed Value $343,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access
Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1952
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features: Partial

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
Patio & Porch: Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Driveway

Location

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Neighborhood

252 Franklin St, 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
0.2 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-
Birch Meadow School
1.0 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
1.2 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.3 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
2.2 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
2.7 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.0 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
2.0 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
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.2 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

79.9%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73080105
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 31, 2023
$1,837,000
MLS #73080105
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72950460
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Previously Sold
Apr 8, 2022
$750,000
MLS #72950460
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Sold
Aug 18, 2011
$370,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
Jun 17, 2011
$389,900
Original listing
Agent: David E. Hurley

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 31, 2023 Sold $1,837,000 —
Apr 8, 2022 Sold $750,000 —
Jun 17, 2011 New Listing Added $389,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$287

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $4,733 $343,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,733
Tax Year 2011
Assessed Value
$343,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent David E. Hurley
Listing Office Independant Real Estate Agents Group
Agent MLS ID B0488779
Office MLS ID AC0076
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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