FeaturesBathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Wainscoting
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5 Washington Street # B1, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
$196,000
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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.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$232/sq ft
Area Median
$467/sq ft
Difference
50.3%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
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 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
Listed for Sale
Mar 26, 2014
$199,000
Original listing
Office: Keller Williams Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/09/2014 | ✓ Sold | $196,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/26/2014 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $199,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
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
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$403 Monthly
Fee Includes
Heat, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash
Amenities
Hot Water, Pool, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
["Low-Rise"]
Unit/Building
B1
Sq Ft Source
Other
Documents
Unit Deed (1)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
156 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1971
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
846 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions10 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Laminate, Open Floorplan
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Dimensions6 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Laminate
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Dimensions9 x 12
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
Dimensions13 x 14
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Balcony / Deck, Cable Hookup, Slider
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 17
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
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Display Options
Outdoor Areas
PoolAssociation, In Ground
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, 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
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
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
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
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.7 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
2.1 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
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
High Schools
2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
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
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Neighborhood
5 Washington Street # B1, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Agent MLS ID
TM003692
Office MLS ID
C95236
Listing Data Updated
Sep 9, 2014 6:06 PM 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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