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34 Avon Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$340,000
Est. $2,284/month
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,185
Sq Ft
$287
Price/Sq Ft
0.25
Acres
1956
Year Built
77
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 5, 2013 • MLS# 71479834 Copied!

About this home

Minutes from major routes & commuter rail! Updated 3 BR Ranch featuring new EI Kit, LR w/fireplace/bay window, BRs w/new overhead lighting & new Bath w/tiled tub/wainscoating. Immaculate LL w/bonus/office, laundry, new windows & plenty of room for decorating touches. HW floors, garage w/new door/opener, updated Weil-McLain boiler/BoilerMate, newer roof, new wiring, maintenance free siding & level tree lined lot w/fire pit complete this home. Nice condo alternative, retirement or starter home!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner WESTERMAN JOSEPH P
Mailing Address 17 AVON ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style OLD STYLE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $756,400
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $9,364
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($122)
Estimated Annual Tax $9,486

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $452,700 $297,400 $756,400

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 26, 1995 $215,000 25765/0111

Municipal Context: READING

Median Home Value $665,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,230
Residential Tax Rate $12.38/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex
Match: geocode_proximity (78.9% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1956
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,185 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Main Level Bedrooms
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $345,900
Final Sale Price: $340,000
Difference: $5,900 (-1.7%)
Performance Metrics
98.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
77
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $292
Sale $/sq ft: $287
This property sold for $287 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% below the original asking price.

The property spent 77 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$287/sq ft
Area Average
$473/sq ft
Difference
39.3%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1956
Living Area 1,185 sq ft
Lot Size 0.25 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Wainscoting, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $4,375
Assessed Value $309,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features: Wainscoting, Bonus Room
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
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: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

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

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

34 Avon Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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Nearby Schools

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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Property History

Market Insights

53.2%
Price Range
78
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72854660
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Aug 16, 2021
$545,000
MLS #72854660
Sold
Apr 25, 2013
$340,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 78
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Listed for Sale
Feb 5, 2013
$345,900
Original listing
Agent: Evelyn Rockas Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lynnfield
Previous Transaction - MLS #71265342
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 7, 2011
$305,000
MLS #71265342
Previous Transaction - MLS #71189137
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 10, 2011
$255,000
MLS #71189137

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 16, 2021 Sold $545,000
Feb 5, 2013 New Listing Added $345,900
Dec 7, 2011 Sold $305,000
Jun 10, 2011 Sold $255,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
77 days
Price per Sq Ft
$287

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2012 $4,375 $309,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,375
Tax Year 2012
Assessed Value
$309,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Evelyn Rockas
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lynnfield
Agent MLS ID C9501399
Office MLS ID C70100
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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