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237 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$350,000
Est. $2,409/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,328
Sq Ft
$264
Price/Sq Ft
0.40
Acres
1949
Year Built
16
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jan 17, 2014 • MLS# 71623979 Copied!

About this home

Nice Cape Cod style home with all one level finished living space. Formal living room, dinning room with two china cabinets,two bedrooms, plus two additional rooms that could be an office and den or a third bedroom, two full baths and a walk-up attic with a bonus heated room. Large private yard and oversized 2 car attached garage.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CORKEN SASHA PARR TRSTEE ETAL
Mailing Address 237 FRANKLIN ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S20
Style CAPE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,271,800
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $15,745
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($218)
Estimated Annual Tax $15,962

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $493,200 $777,300 $1,271,800

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 28, 2021 $100 79019/393

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 (79.5% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1949
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,328 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $399,000
Final Sale Price: $350,000
Difference: $49,000 (-12.3%)
Performance Metrics
87.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $300
Sale $/sq ft: $264
This property sold for $264 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.3% below the original asking price.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1949
Living Area 1,328 sq ft
Lot Size 0.40 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry In Basement
Features Office, Den, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range

Financial

Annual Tax $5,272
Assessed Value $352,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Microwave, Range Hood
Interior Features: Office, Den, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1949
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

237 Franklin Street, 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
0.2 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
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.0 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
RISE PreSchool
1.2 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.3 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
2.3 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
2.7 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.0 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
2.1 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
1.7 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

56.3%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71805754
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Previously Sold
Aug 20, 2015
$800,000
MLS #71805754
Sold
Feb 27, 2014
$350,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
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Listed for Sale
Jan 17, 2014
$369,900
Original listing
Agent: Sumi Sinnatamby Office: Boardwalk Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 20, 2015 Sold $800,000
Jan 17, 2014 New Listing Added $369,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
16 days
Price per Sq Ft
$264

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2013 $5,272 $352,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,272
Tax Year 2013
Assessed Value
$352,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sumi Sinnatamby
Listing Office Boardwalk Real Estate
Agent MLS ID B0661874
Office MLS ID B30601
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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