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38 Lawrence Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • Birchmeadow
$470,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,825
Sq Ft
$258
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1930
Year Built
4
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
52
Days on Market
Sold Listed Dec 2, 2011 • MLS# 71316379 Copied! • Updated Jan 28, 2012

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $479,900
Final Sale Price: $470,000
Difference: $9,900 (-2.1%)
Performance Metrics
97.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
52
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $263
Sale $/sq ft: $258
This property sold for $258 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.1% below the original asking price.

The property spent 52 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$258/sq ft
Area Median
$414/sq ft
Difference
37.7%

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

About this home

You won't find a better house with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a better neighborhood! Birchmeadow area, Walk to town, schools, and YMCA. All the bells and whistles, stainless and granite kitchen, large master with bath. Updated systems, and roof. First floor laundry with full walk out basement, with fantastic large level lot.

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Property History

Market Insights

47.9%
Price Range
53
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

✓
Sold
Jan 27, 2012
$470,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 53
🏠
Listed for Sale
Dec 2, 2011
$479,900
Original listing
Agent: Lisa Dooley Office: Dooley and Mason Realty Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #71223699
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 31, 2011
$250,000
MLS #71223699
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Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $4,790 $347,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,790
Tax Year 2011
Assessed Value
$347,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1930
Living Area 1,825 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Partially Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, First Floor
Features Mud Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $4,790
Assessed Value $347,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Seller Has Never Lived In The Property
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color taupe
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures public record plus new living space from dormered addition.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 53 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,825 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Mud Room
Windows:
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, First Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
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
0.3 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
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
0.8 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
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.4 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
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.1 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
Lynnfield Middle School
2.7 mi | #58 of 352 | Score: 55.5
Improved 34 spots from last year
-2.7 below state avg
698 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.3 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
1.3 mi
Grades 06-12
Nazareth Academy
2.2 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Birchmeadow

38 Lawrence Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lisa Dooley
Agent MLS ID B0568174
Office MLS ID B95197
Listing Data Updated Jan 28, 2012 7:02 AM 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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