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34 Hancock Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$290,000
Est. $2,065/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,553
Sq Ft
$187
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
1906
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
75
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 26, 2013 • MLS# 71547411 Copied!

About this home

Looking for a rehab opportunity? Here's your chance to create what you want in a home and build equity at the same time. Located on the west side, near the Parker middle school and close to the commuter rail, this 7 room colonial has great potential. Property being sold "as is".

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1906
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,553 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $349,900
Final Sale Price: $290,000
Difference: $59,900 (-17.1%)
Performance Metrics
82.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
75
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $225
Sale $/sq ft: $187
This property sold for $187 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 17.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 75 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$187/sq ft
Area Average
$447/sq ft
Difference
58.2%

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

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1906
Living Area 1,553 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Other
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Dirt Floor, Concrete
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle, Rubber
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Fuses, Knob & Tube Wiring
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $4,782
Assessed Value $320,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Other
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Dirt Floor, Concrete
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1906
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

34 Hancock 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.5 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
RISE PreSchool
0.8 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.9 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-
Birch Meadow School
0.9 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
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.8 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
1.9 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
0.2 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
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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
0.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.8 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

33.3%
Price Range
77
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71622987
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Previously Sold
Mar 28, 2014
$435,000
MLS #71622987
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Sold
Sep 11, 2013
$290,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 77
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Listed for Sale
Jun 26, 2013
$329,900
Original listing
Agent: Marjorie Falla Office: RE/MAX Leading Edge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 28, 2014 Sold $435,000 —
Jun 26, 2013 New Listing Added $329,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
75 days
Price per Sq Ft
$187

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2013 $4,782 $320,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,782
Tax Year 2013
Assessed Value
$320,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Marjorie Falla
Listing Office RE/MAX Leading Edge
Agent MLS ID B0466938
Office MLS ID AN0156
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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