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5 Washington St # B5, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$134,000
Est. $1,389/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
670
Sq Ft
$200
Price/Sq Ft
1971
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 24, 2013 • MLS# 71513640 Copied!

About this home

WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUY!!! This cozy 1 bedroom condo is just a short walk to downtown Reading with shops, restaurants and the train station. This unit has a balcony off the living room, an efficient galley kitchen and an over-sized bedroom with an equally over-sized walk-in closet. Complex is equipped with laundry, elevator and best of all, an in-ground swimming pool. Time to stop being a tenant and start being an owner. Easy to show.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ROOT CHARLES W
Mailing Address 8 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style OLD STYLE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $668,500
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,276
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($106)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,382

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $431,000 $232,100 $668,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 26, 1992 $120,000 22162/0007

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 (80.4% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1971
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
670 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $139,900
Final Sale Price: $134,000
Difference: $5,900 (-4.2%)
Performance Metrics
95.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $209
Sale $/sq ft: $200
This property sold for $200 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.2% below the original asking price.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1971
Living Area 670 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry Common Area, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Balcony
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Assigned, Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $2,413
Assessed Value $161,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: Common Area, In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1971
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Assigned, Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

5 Washington St # B5, 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
Joshua Eaton School
0.6 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
Alice M Barrows School
0.7 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
0.9 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
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
1.1 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
0.9 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
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
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Property Tax $201
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $310/mo
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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
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95% Principal
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Property History

Market Insights

29.5%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72165783
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 20, 2017
$190,000
MLS #72165783
Sold
May 22, 2013
$134,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Apr 24, 2013
$139,900
Original listing
Office: Century 21 North Shore

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 20, 2017 Sold $190,000
Apr 24, 2013 New Listing Added $139,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$200

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2013 $2,413 $161,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,413
Tax Year 2013
HOA Fee
$310
Monthly
Assessed Value
$161,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Michael J. Gordon
Listing Office Century 21 North Shore
Agent MLS ID B8001127
Office MLS ID C95119
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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