252 Franklin St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

$370,000

3

Beds

1

Baths

1,288

Sq Ft

$287

Price/Sq Ft

0.35

Acres

1952

Year Built

1

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

13

Days on Market

Sold Listed Jun 17, 2011 • MLS# 71249865 Copied! • Updated Aug 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $389,900

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $370,000
                        

Difference: $19,900 (-5.1%)

Performance Metrics

94.9%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

13

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $303

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $287
                        

This property sold for $287 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.1% below the original asking price.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$287/sq ft

Area Median

$472/sq ft

Difference

39.3%

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

About this home

Immaculate well maintained Custom built Ranch shows pride of ownership with quality improvements throughout including thermopane windows, hardwood floors, Central Air system, Hi-quality Buderus hot water boiler, updated roof, ceiling fans, garage door and more. Nicely situated on a gentle sloping spacious lot with light and airy walkout basement. Great location abutting newer homes and within walking distance to newer school. Large open attic and quality construction offer expansion potential.

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Property History

Market Insights

79.9%

Price Range

14

Total Days on Market

2

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73080105

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Aug 31, 2023

$1,837,000

MLS #73080105

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Previous Transaction - MLS #72950460

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Apr 8, 2022

$750,000

MLS #72950460

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Sold

Aug 18, 2011

$370,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 14

🏠

Listed for Sale

Jun 17, 2011

$389,900

Original listing

Agent: David E. Hurley

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
08/31/2023	🏷️ Previously Sold	$1,837,000	-	-	MLS #73080105
04/08/2022	🏷️ Previously Sold	$750,000	-	-	MLS #72950460
08/18/2011	✓ Sold	$370,000	-	-	Property sold
06/17/2011	🏠 Listed for Sale	$389,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2011	$4,733	$343,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$4,733

Tax Year 2011

Assessed Value

$343,000

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1952

Living Area 1,288 sq ft

Lot Size 0.35 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood, Vinyl, Hardwood

Appliances Water Heater, Range

Fireplace None

Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Garage Access

Laundry In Basement, Washer Hookup

Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Ranch

Roof Shingle, Asphalt/composition Shingles

Features Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Driveway

Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $4,733

Assessed Value $343,000

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Sale Subject To Obtaining License To Sell From Probate

Exclusions Yes Call Lr

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Blue

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1952

Bedrooms

3

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,288 sq ft

Total Rooms

6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Hardwood

Appliances: Water Heater, Range

Interior Features:

Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens

Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access

Laundry: In Basement, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch

Year Built: 1952

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle, Asphalt/Composition Shingles

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 1

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer

Energy Features: Partial

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens

Patio & Porch: Enclosed

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 7

Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Driveway

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Neighborhood

252 Franklin St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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