5 Washington Street # B1, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$178,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
846
Sq Ft
$210
Price/Sq Ft
1971
Year Built
1
Parking
Condominium
Type
14
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 20, 2009 • MLS# 70905929 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $180,000
Final Sale Price: $178,000
Difference: $2,000 (-1.1%)
Performance Metrics
98.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
14
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $213
Sale $/sq ft: $210
This property sold for $210 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.1% below the original asking price.

With only 14 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$210/sq ft
Area Median
$467/sq ft
Difference
55.1%

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

About this home

PRICED $35,000 BELOW ASSESSED VALUE! Great Reading Location! Completely updated throughout!! Just steps from the commuter rail. Come and see this great 2nd floor corner unit at the highly desirable Briarwood Estates straight out of the Pottery Barn catalog! This great unit features 2 bedrooms, new kitchen and bath, open floor plan, large bedrooms, pergo flooring, balcony, newer windows and lots of closet space! A must see! Will not last for this price!

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Property History

Market Insights

9.2%
Price Range
15
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71649946
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 9, 2014
$196,000
MLS #71649946
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Sold
Jun 12, 2009
$178,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 15
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Listed for Sale
Apr 20, 2009
$180,000
Original listing
Agent: Listing Group Office: McGeough Lamacchia Realty, Inc

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $2,848 $215,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,848
Tax Year 2009
HOA Fee
$388
Per month
Assessed Value
$215,600

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1971
Living Area 846 sq ft
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Other
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool Association
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Deeded
Total Spaces 1
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $2,848
Assessed Value $215,600

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $388
Fee Includes Heat, Gas, Water, Sewer, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Hot Water, Pool
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building B1
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 15 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1971
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
846 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Microwave, Refrigerator, Other
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1971
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Other
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded
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
0.6 mi | #83 of 825 | Score: 60.1
Improved 44 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
401 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.7 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
RISE PreSchool
0.9 mi
100 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Birch Meadow School
1.1 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
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.7 mi | #92 of 825 | Score: 59.7
Improved 20 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
400 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.1 mi | #270 of 825 | Score: 51.7
Dropped 187 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
231 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.2 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
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.1 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.9 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
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Neighborhood

5 Washington Street # B1, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Listing Group
Listing Office McGeough Lamacchia Realty, Inc
Office Phone 617-924-6563
Agent MLS ID TEAM0069
Office MLS ID BB3483
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 7:48 AM EDT
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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