217 Lowell Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$214,325
2
Beds
1
Baths
768
Sq Ft
$279
Price/Sq Ft
0.22
Acres
1954
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
68
Days on Market
Sold Listed Nov 15, 2009 • MLS# 71001694 Copied! • Updated Feb 23, 2010

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $249,900
Final Sale Price: $214,325
Difference: $35,575 (-14.2%)
Performance Metrics
85.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
68
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $325
Sale $/sq ft: $279
This property sold for $279 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 14.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 68 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$279/sq ft
Area Median
$566/sq ft
Difference
50.7%

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

About this home

Cute & Cozy Cape codder. Great starter home that needs some TLC. Unfinished attic. Attached garage and breezeway. Walk out basement. Great for Contractors, Being sold "AS IS" Easy to show.

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Property History

Market Insights

70.4%
Price Range
69
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73302510
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Previously Sold
Dec 23, 2024
$723,200
MLS #73302510
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Previous Transaction - MLS #73247435
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Previously Sold
Jul 10, 2024
$489,000
MLS #73247435
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Sold
Feb 23, 2010
$214,325
Property sold
Days on Market: 69
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Listed for Sale
Nov 15, 2009
$249,900
Original listing
Agent: Jan Triglione Team Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2009 $4,004 $303,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,004
Tax Year 2009
Assessed Value
$303,100

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1954
Living Area 768 sq ft
Lot Size 0.22 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances None
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $4,004
Assessed Value $303,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Subject To License To Sell.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 69 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1954
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
768 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1954
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation
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
RISE PreSchool
0.5 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.5 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
Alice M Barrows School
0.8 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.5 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
0.6 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
A-
Galvin Middle School
3.0 mi | #79 of 352 | Score: 52.1
Improved 5 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
1,056 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.5 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
0.7 mi
Grades 06-12
Nazareth Academy
2.4 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

217 Lowell Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jan Triglione Team
Listing Office Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Office Phone 781-944-4140
Agent MLS ID TEAM0169
Office MLS ID B95198
Listing Data Updated Feb 23, 2010 3:39 PM EST
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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