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7 Perkins Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • West Side
$975,000
Est. $6,000/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,141
Sq Ft
$455
Price/Sq Ft
0.25
Acres
1910
Year Built
19
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 16, 2023 • MLS# 73088380 Copied!

About this home

Welcome home to quintessential West Side perfection! Located just minutes from Barrows elementary, downtown Reading where you'll find trendy shops, cafes, bustling restaurants and commuter rail into Boston. This completely renovated 3 bed/2 bath Colonial features a 2 car garage, central air, fenced in yard, gorgeous hardwood floors, & flexible open floor plan tailored to today’s living. Gourmet kitchen offers S/S, granite, breakfast bar, custom cabinets, gas range, & prep sink. Main level also features tall ceilings, stone fireplace, period moldings, bright sunroom, open dining area & full bath complete w/laundry & extra storage. A gracious foyer leads up to 3 bedrooms, full bath & private third floor bonus room ideal for home office or future expansion possibilities. All major systems have been replaced within the last several years. Arguably one of the best locations in Reading and soon to be your forever home!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,141 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $975,000
Final Sale Price: $975,000
Difference: +$0 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold at asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $455
Sale $/sq ft: $455
This property sold for $455 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold exactly at the asking price.

With only 19 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
$455/sq ft
Area Average
$533/sq ft
Difference
14.6%

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

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1910
Living Area 2,141 sq ft
Lot Size 0.25 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Bamboo, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Bulkhead
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $10,443
Assessed Value $783,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Bamboo, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Mud Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

West Side

7 Perkins Avenue, 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
0.4 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
Joshua Eaton School
0.5 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
1.2 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.4 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
2.1 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
2.4 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
0.3 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
1.4 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
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.2 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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Year 15
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Year 30
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Property History

Market Insights

53.8%
Price Range
20
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
May 31, 2023
$975,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 20
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 16, 2023
$975,000
Original listing
Agent: Susan Gormady Group Office: Classified Realty Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #72178186
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 27, 2017
$730,000
MLS #72178186
Previous Transaction - MLS #71608442
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jan 24, 2014
$665,000
MLS #71608442
Previous Transaction - MLS #71515377
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 18, 2013
$450,000
MLS #71515377

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 16, 2023 New Listing Added $975,000
Jul 27, 2017 Sold $730,000
Jan 24, 2014 Sold $665,000
Jul 18, 2013 Sold $450,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
19 days
Price per Sq Ft
$455

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $10,443 $783,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,443
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$783,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Susan Gormady Group
Listing Office Classified Realty Group
Agent MLS ID TM337444
Office MLS ID AN1116
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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