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259 Forest St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$421,000
Est. $2,888/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,073
Sq Ft
$392
Price/Sq Ft
0.24
Acres
1957
Year Built
9
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 21, 2019 • MLS# 72455803 Copied!

About this home

Three Bedroom Ranch Located on a Nice Corner Lot and a Great Neighborhood!. ~ Large Living room with a Fireplace and Bay Window.- Eat-in Kitchen and Dining room with a Built-in Hutch. - Harwood floors in the Living Room, Dining Room and all 3 Bedrooms - Enclosed porch is off the Kitchen - 100 Amp service ~ Walking distance to Birch Meadow Schools and Reading Town Forest. ~ Don't miss the Opportunity to make this home Your own! ~ OPEN HOUSES -Saturday,February 23rd- 12:30pm-2:00pm and Sunday, February 24th- 12:30pm-2:00pm

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1957
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,073 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $429,900
Final Sale Price: $421,000
Difference: $8,900 (-2.1%)
Performance Metrics
97.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
9
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $401
Sale $/sq ft: $392
This property sold for $392 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.1% below the original asking price.

With only 9 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$392/sq ft
Area Average
$506/sq ft
Difference
22.5%

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 1957
Living Area 1,073 sq ft
Lot Size 0.24 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Mud Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood

Parking

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

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $6,712
Assessed Value $471,700

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Mud Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1957
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

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

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

259 Forest 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

3 schools
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.3 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
0.5 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.1 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
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.5 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
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
0.6 mi
Grades 06-12
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Year 1
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Year 15
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Year 30
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Property History

Market Insights

24.8%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72545905
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Previously Sold
Sep 20, 2019
$560,000
MLS #72545905
Sold
Apr 9, 2019
$421,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
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Listed for Sale
Feb 21, 2019
$429,900
Original listing
Agent: Linda Ferris Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 20, 2019 Sold $560,000
Feb 21, 2019 New Listing Added $429,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
9 days
Price per Sq Ft
$392

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $6,712 $471,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,712
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$471,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Linda Ferris
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Agent MLS ID B8001376
Office MLS ID AN4872
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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