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51 Libby Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$245,000
Est. $1,757/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
600
Sq Ft
$408
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1932
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
4
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 27, 2013 • MLS# 71618208 Copied!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner IOSUA KELLY A
Mailing Address 51 LIBBY AVE, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S20
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,129,700
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $13,986
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($191)
Estimated Annual Tax $14,177

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $448,500 $681,200 $1,129,700 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 29, 2014 $636,250 1457/28

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 (83.3% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1932
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
600 sq ft
Total Rooms
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $259,900
Final Sale Price: $245,000
Difference: $14,900 (-5.7%)
Performance Metrics
94.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $433
Sale $/sq ft: $408
This property sold for $408 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.7% below the original asking price.

With only 4 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1932
Living Area 600 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Bungalow
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $3,816
Assessed Value $255,400

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Bungalow
Year Built: 1932
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

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

Location

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Neighborhood

51 Libby Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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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
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
RISE PreSchool
1.2 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.4 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
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
A
Alice M Barrows School
2.0 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.2 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
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.3 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
1.4 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
2.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.2 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

61.5%
Price Range
5
Total Days on Market
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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71635824
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Previously Sold
Jul 28, 2014
$636,250
MLS #71635824
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Sold
Feb 21, 2014
$245,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 5
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Listed for Sale
Dec 27, 2013
$259,900
Original listing
Agent: Mary Ann Quinn Group Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 28, 2014 Sold $636,250 —
Dec 27, 2013 New Listing Added $259,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
4 days
Price per Sq Ft
$408

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2013 $3,816 $255,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,816
Tax Year 2013
Assessed Value
$255,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Ann Quinn Group
Listing Office Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Agent MLS ID TM305137
Office MLS ID B95198
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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