869 Main Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$205,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
840
Sq Ft
$244
Price/Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
1951
Year Built
1
Garage Space
175
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 3, 2012 • MLS# 71334412 Copied! • Updated Aug 3, 2012

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $248,500
Final Sale Price: $205,000
Difference: $43,500 (-17.5%)
Performance Metrics
82.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
175
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $296
Sale $/sq ft: $244
This property sold for $244 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 17.5% below the original asking price.

At 175 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$244/sq ft
Area Median
$409/sq ft
Difference
40.3%

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

About this home

MOTIVATED SELLERS WILL GIVE $2500.00 CREDIT TOWARDS CLOSING COSTS! This bright and sunny home offers an eat-in kitchen, hardwood flooring throughout (except for kit and ba) and 2 BR. The open concept between the LR (with fireplace) and dining area gives this home a more spacious feeling. The 3 season porch is an added dImension to the living space.of this property. Unfn, walkout basm't w 10'+ ceilings is another space that has yet to be captured! Great parking!

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Property History

Market Insights

47%
Price Range
349
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71445093
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 13, 2012
$387,000
MLS #71445093
Sold
Aug 2, 2012
$205,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 349
🏠
Listed for Sale
Feb 3, 2012
$229,900
Original listing
Agent: Patricia DeWolfe Office: RE/MAX Heritage, LLC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2012 $3,746 $264,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,746
Tax Year 2012
Assessed Value
$264,700

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1951
Living Area 840 sq ft
Lot Size 0.28 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 6
Electric Fuses, Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $3,746
Assessed Value $264,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Drainage/sewer Easement To Rear Of Property. Being Sold As Is.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 176 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1951
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
840 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1951
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Storage
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Easements, Sloped
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
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
0.4 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.7 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
1.0 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
0.6 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
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.9 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
0.4 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
Austin Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
Nazareth Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

869 Main Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID B0308253
Office MLS ID B80006
Listing Data Updated Aug 3, 2012 12:27 PM 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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