Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
23 Hampshire Rd, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867 • Birch Meadow
$434,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$439,000
Final Sale Price:
$434,000
Difference:
$5,000 (-1.1%)
Performance Metrics
98.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
2
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$251
Sale $/sq ft:
$248
This property sold for $248 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 1.1% below the original asking price.
With only 2 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$248/sq ft
Area Median
$414/sq ft
Difference
40.1%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Here it is! Totally redone 2+bedroom, 8 Rm Bungalow. New Gas heat / hot water heater, Central Air, replacement windows. Refinished HW floors. New kitchen boasts maple/granite/SS appls open to dining room for entertaining! Bright sunlit living room. Two first floor bedrooms allow single floor living. Finished walk out basement adds great living space, with FP family room, poss 3rd bedroom, bath and laundry. Second floor office, attic storage. Summer days on screen porch and 1/2 acre of privacy!
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Property History
Market Insights
37.4%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Sold
Jul 12, 2013
$434,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
Listed for Sale
May 31, 2013
$439,000
Original listing
Agent: June Burt
Office: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #71445513
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Dec 14, 2012
$275,000
MLS #71445513
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/12/2013 | ✓ Sold | $434,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/31/2013 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $439,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/14/2012 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $275,000 | - | - | MLS #71445513 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,540 | $303,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,540
Tax Year 2013
Assessed Value
$303,900
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1935
Living Area
1,750 sq ft
Lot Size
0.53 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
Office
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Bungalow
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch - Enclosed, Screened
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Storage, Off Street
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,540
Assessed Value
$303,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Seller Has Not Lived In House. Detached Garage At Bottom Of Driveway.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Gray
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures
Room sizes approx, includes walk out finished basement
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
4 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1935
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,750 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions8 x 6
FeaturesBathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 11
LevelFirst
Dimensions24 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 11
LevelFirst
Dimensions20 x 7
LevelBasement
Dimensions9 x 4
FeaturesBathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
LevelBasement
Dimensions18 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelBasement
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch - Enclosed, Screened
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Interior Features:
Office
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry:
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Bungalow
Year Built:
1935
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened
Patio & Porch:
Porch - Enclosed, Screened
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Wooded
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Detached, Storage, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities:
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
Elementary Schools
6 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.3 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.4 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
A
Joshua Eaton School
1.6 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
Middle Schools
2 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
1.0 mi
|
#62 of 352
|
Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students
Moderate
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
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
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Neighborhood
Birch Meadow
23 Hampshire Rd, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Office
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group
Office Phone
781-729-9030
Agent MLS ID
B8000482
Office MLS ID
AN0122
Listing Data Updated
Jul 13, 2013 6:39 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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