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5 Washington St # D5, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$162,500
Est. $1,545/month
1
Beds
1
Baths
670
Sq Ft
$243
Price/Sq Ft
1971
Year Built
48
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jan 2, 2014 • MLS# 71619262 Copied!

About this home

Outstanding opportunity to own this large top floor 1 bed, 1 bath condo in Reading just a few blocks from the Reading Train station. This unit is in a garden style brick building and offers an updated, fully applianced kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, large walk in closet and private deck off the living room. The building is professionally managed and offers an elevator, coin-op laundry in building as well as an in ground swimming pool & picnic/grilling area. Close to the Reading commuter rail & bus stop, short distance to downtown, shopping, restaurants and everything else Reading has to offer. This one is a must see!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ROOT CHARLES W
Mailing Address 8 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style OLD STYLE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $668,500
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,276
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($106)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,382

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $431,000 $232,100 $668,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 26, 1992 $120,000 22162/0007

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 (80.4% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1971
Bedrooms
1
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
670 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $169,900
Final Sale Price: $162,500
Difference: $7,400 (-4.4%)
Performance Metrics
95.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
48
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $254
Sale $/sq ft: $243
This property sold for $243 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.4% below the original asking price.

The property spent 48 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1971
Living Area 670 sq ft
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s), Dual
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction Brick, Stone
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $2,413
Assessed Value $161,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1971
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials: Brick, Stone
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Dual
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

5 Washington St # D5, 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

3 schools
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.7 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
0.7 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
0.9 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.2 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
1.1 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
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.9 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
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Market Insights

4.4%
Price Range
159
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Mar 7, 2014
$162,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 159
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Listed for Sale
Jan 2, 2014
$169,900
Original listing
Agent: Ryan Seward Office: RE/MAX Select Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 2, 2014 New Listing Added $169,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
48 days
Price per Sq Ft
$243

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2013 $2,413 $161,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,413
Tax Year 2013
HOA Fee
$322
Monthly
Assessed Value
$161,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ryan Seward
Listing Office RE/MAX Select Realty
Agent MLS ID BB804392
Office MLS ID BB4637
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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