34 Avon St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$255,000
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,031
Sq Ft
$247
Price/Sq Ft
0.25
Acres
1956
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
105
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 17, 2011 • MLS# 71189137 Copied! • Updated Jul 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $299,900
Final Sale Price: $255,000
Difference: $44,900 (-15.0%)
Performance Metrics
85.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
105
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $291
Sale $/sq ft: $247
This property sold for $247 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 15.0% below the original asking price.

At 105 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$247/sq ft
Area Median
$525/sq ft
Difference
53.0%

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

About this home

Decent size 3 bedroom Ranch, features lovely hardwood flooring and a fireplaced living room. The roof is 15 years old. The Weil-McLain boiler and BoilerMate is 15+- years old. The kitchen is older but could be updated / improved quite easily.

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Property History

Market Insights

53.2%
Price Range
105
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72854660
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Previously Sold
Aug 16, 2021
$545,000
MLS #72854660
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71479834
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Previously Sold
Apr 25, 2013
$340,000
MLS #71479834
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71265342
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Previously Sold
Dec 7, 2011
$305,000
MLS #71265342
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Sold
Jun 10, 2011
$255,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 105
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Listed for Sale
Feb 17, 2011
$284,900
Original listing
Agent: James Joly Office: Boardwalk Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2010 $4,228 $307,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,228
Tax Year 2010
Assessed Value
$307,500

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1956
Living Area 1,031 sq ft
Lot Size 0.25 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry In Basement
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 5
Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $4,228
Assessed Value $307,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 105 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1956
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,031 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range
Interior Features: Office
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1956
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
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
0.5 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.2 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
RISE PreSchool
1.4 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.6 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
1.8 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
2.6 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
0.8 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
1.6 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.4 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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Neighborhood

34 Avon St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent James Joly
Listing Office Boardwalk Real Estate
Office Phone 781-944-7820
Agent MLS ID B0429250
Office MLS ID B30601
Listing Data Updated Jul 1, 2026 12:06 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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