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69 Ash St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$247,000
Est. $1,735/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
792
Sq Ft
$312
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1915
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
62
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 24, 2015 • MLS# 71878954 Copied!

About this home

Diamond in the rough! There is potential to this 7 room, 3 bedroom Bungalow. It needs a new kitchen and bath, and paint to the interior and exterior. There are nice hardwood floors that can be refinished. Great location. Small lot. Being sold in "AS IS" condition. 2 window AC units included.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MURPHY PAUL
Mailing Address 69 ASH STREET, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning BUSB
Style BUNGALOW

Tax Information

Assessed Value $515,600
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $6,383
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($77)
Estimated Annual Tax $6,460

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $360,300 $155,300 $515,600 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 17, 2016 $337,000 68222/185

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 (89.5% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1915
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
792 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $289,900
Final Sale Price: $247,000
Difference: $42,900 (-14.8%)
Performance Metrics
85.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
62
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $366
Sale $/sq ft: $312
This property sold for $312 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 62 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1915
Living Area 792 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry First Floor
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Bungalow
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Fuses, 60 Amps/less
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $3,434
Assessed Value $233,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Bungalow
Year Built: 1915
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

69 Ash 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
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.7 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
RISE PreSchool
0.9 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.1 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-
Birch Meadow School
1.2 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
1.5 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
2.2 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.6 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
1.2 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
1.4 mi
Grades 06-12
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
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Property History

Market Insights

58.8%
Price Range
63
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73483921
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Mar 8, 2026
$599,900
MLS #73483921 - Active
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Current Active Listing - MLS #73480678
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Currently Listed
Feb 27, 2026
$599,900
MLS #73480678 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72059698
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Previously Sold
Oct 17, 2016
$337,000
MLS #72059698
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Sold
Oct 20, 2015
$247,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 63
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Listed for Sale
Jul 24, 2015
$289,900
Original listing
Agent: James Joly Office: Boardwalk Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 8, 2026 Sold $599,900 —
Mar 8, 2026 Sold $599,900 —
Oct 17, 2016 Sold $337,000 —
Jul 24, 2015 New Listing Added $289,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
62 days
Price per Sq Ft
$312

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $3,434 $233,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,434
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$233,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent James Joly
Listing Office Boardwalk Real Estate
Agent MLS ID B0429250
Office MLS ID B30601
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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