89 Grove St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$317,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,224
Sq Ft
$259
Price/Sq Ft
0.36
Acres
1950
Year Built
6
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
78
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 24, 2008 • MLS# 70731192 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $339,900
Final Sale Price: $317,000
Difference: $22,900 (-6.7%)
Performance Metrics
93.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
78
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $278
Sale $/sq ft: $259
This property sold for $259 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 78 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$259/sq ft
Area Median
$446/sq ft
Difference
41.9%

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

About this home

Seller says, "Let's pay $3000 toward Buyers'closing costs." This charming cape has three bedrooms on the second floor. The front-to-back living room has a pretty fireplace w/knotty pine wall and shelving. Off the living room is a sun room used year round. All flooring except the kitchen and bath, are hardwood,some covered by carpet. The eat-in kitchen has a brand new face lift. Newer oversized driveway for 6 cars, replacement windows, 7 year-old roof, 200 amp electric, and central air

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Property History

Market Insights

44.9%
Price Range
79
Total Days on Market
4
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72898071
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Previously Sold
Nov 10, 2021
$575,000
MLS #72898071
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Previous Transaction - MLS #72014720
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Previously Sold
Jul 19, 2016
$435,000
MLS #72014720
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71699886
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Previously Sold
Aug 21, 2014
$374,900
MLS #71699886
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71396266
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Previously Sold
Aug 3, 2012
$329,000
MLS #71396266
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Sold
Jul 11, 2008
$317,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 79
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Listed for Sale
Mar 24, 2008
$329,900
Original listing
Agent: Patricia Black Office: Advancian Realty Inc

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $4,305 $341,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,305
Tax Year 2008
Assessed Value
$341,600

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,224 sq ft
Lot Size 0.36 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,305
Assessed Value $341,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color white
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures Includes furnished Florida room.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 79 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,224 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Laundry: In Basement, Gas 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, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 111.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Laundromat
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
B+
Birch Meadow School
0.3 mi | #256 of 825 | Score: 52.2
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-6 below state avg
346 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
0.5 mi
100 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.0 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.5 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
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.9 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
B
John F Kennedy Middle School
3.3 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
0.5 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.5 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
A
Wilmington High School
2.6 mi | #70 of 346 | Score: 64.3
Dropped 33 spots from last year
+6.1 above state avg
633 students Moderate
17 sports • 1,648 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

89 Grove St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Patricia Black
Listing Office Advancian Realty Inc
Office Phone 781-944-4224
Agent MLS ID B0384189
Office MLS ID B95068
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 5:08 AM EDT
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