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5 Washington Street # B1, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$196,000
Est. $1,769/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
846
Sq Ft
$232
Price/Sq Ft
1971
Year Built
155
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 26, 2014 • MLS# 71649946 Copied!

About this home

Condo with perfect location near all that Reading has to offer... shops/restaurants/public transportation and major highways. It's conveniently located a short distance to the Reading commuter rail stop so you can be in Boston in minutes. This two bedroom one bath unit has been freshly painted and updated with a new stove and garbage disposal. It has a open concept kitchen/dining/living room with sliders off the living room to private covered balcony. The oversized master bedroom has a ceiling fan, newer berber carpet, a walk-in closet plus additional double closet and vanity/make-up area. The second bedroom has laminate flooring, a ceiling fan and double closet. Bathroom is freshly painted and bright featuring a tiled tub/shower combination with beadboard wainscoting and a linen closet. Briarwood Estates complex features a swimming pool/picnic area, shared storage shed, elevator and laundry facilities. Condo fee includes heat, hot water, master insurance, snow removal and landscaping.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1971
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
846 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $225,000
Final Sale Price: $196,000
Difference: $29,000 (-12.9%)
Performance Metrics
87.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
155
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $266
Sale $/sq ft: $232
This property sold for $232 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.9% below the original asking price.

At 155 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1971
Living Area 846 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Laminate
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Balcony, Screens
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Features Off Street, Deeded, Guest
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $2,096
Assessed Value $142,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows: Screens
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1971
Structure Type: Low-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Deeded, Guest

Location

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Neighborhood

5 Washington Street # B1, 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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Homeowners Insurance $200
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

1.5%
Price Range
156
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Sep 9, 2014
$196,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 156
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Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2014
$199,000
Original listing
Office: Keller Williams Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 26, 2014 New Listing Added $199,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
155 days
Price per Sq Ft
$232

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2014 $2,096 $142,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,096
Tax Year 2014
HOA Fee
$403
Monthly
Assessed Value
$142,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rubino Group - Boston North Homes
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty
Agent MLS ID TM003692
Office MLS ID C95236
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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