3 Palmer Hill Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$309,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,122
Sq Ft
$275
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1950
Year Built
3
Parking
2
Days on Market
Sold Listed Oct 19, 2012 • MLS# 71449184 Copied! • Updated Dec 17, 2012

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $315,000
Final Sale Price: $309,000
Difference: $6,000 (-1.9%)
Performance Metrics
98.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $281
Sale $/sq ft: $275
This property sold for $275 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.9% below the original asking price.

With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$275/sq ft
Area Median
$553/sq ft
Difference
50.3%

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

About this home

Charming West Side three bedroom Cape Cod home. Eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, den and 2 bathrooms. All showings will be accompanied listing agent.

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Property History

Market Insights

62.1%
Price Range
3
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73584250
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 30, 2026
$815,000
MLS #73584250 - Active
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Sold
Nov 30, 2012
$309,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 3
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Listed for Sale
Oct 19, 2012
$315,000
Original listing
Agent: Bill Keefe Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2012 $4,430 $313,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,430
Tax Year 2012
Assessed Value
$313,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,122 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Sump Pump
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,430
Assessed Value $313,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 3 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,122 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full, Sump Pump
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
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
Alice M Barrows School
0.1 mi | #155 of 825 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 79 spots from last year
-1.4 below state avg
368 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Joshua Eaton School
0.8 mi | #83 of 825 | Score: 60.1
Improved 44 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
401 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
1.1 mi
100 students Moderate
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.4 mi | #63 of 352 | Score: 54.6
Dropped 27 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
533 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.3 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
417 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
B
John F Kennedy Middle School
2.4 mi | #168 of 352 | Score: 42.9
Improved 50 spots from last year
-15.3 below state avg
498 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Austin Prep School
0.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.1 mi | #63 of 346 | Score: 65.6
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+7.4 above state avg
1,066 students Moderate
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Nazareth Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

3 Palmer Hill Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Bill Keefe
Listing Office Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Office Phone 781-944-4140
Agent MLS ID B0282320
Office MLS ID B95198
Listing Data Updated Dec 17, 2012 1:47 PM EST
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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