69 Curtis St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$390,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,750
Sq Ft
$223
Price/Sq Ft
1.17
Acres
1947
Year Built
1
Garage Space
12
Days on Market
Sold Listed Apr 1, 2014 • MLS# 71653479 Copied! • Updated May 18, 2014

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $369,000
Final Sale Price: $390,000
Difference: +$21,000 (+5.7%)
Performance Metrics
105.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $211
Sale $/sq ft: $223
This property sold for $223 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$223/sq ft
Area Median
$443/sq ft
Difference
49.6%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Opportunity knocks! Super potential in this mid-century cape on oversized 50,000 sq. ft wooded lot. Fireplace, new heating and oil tank, garage. Updated electrical, hardwood floors, partially finished LL and workshop. Great opportunity to expand and create your dream home in a popular west side neighborhood. Newly renovated Sturges Park is a 5 minute walk away and features winter ice skating, ball fields, playground and more. Great commuter location, 5 minutes to shopping. Enjoy small town living north of Boston with excellent schools, commuter rail stop and a thriving downtown! Offers due Monday, 4/7 12pm.

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Property History

Market Insights

59.2%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71727229
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Dec 5, 2014
$904,500
MLS #71727229
Sold
May 17, 2014
$390,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 2, 2014
$369,000
Original listing
Agent: Karen Herrick Office: RE/MAX Leading Edge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2013 $5,000 $384,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,000
Tax Year 2013
Assessed Value
$384,100

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1947
Living Area 1,750 sq ft
Lot Size 1.17 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Private Sewer, Other
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $5,000
Assessed Value $384,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Private Sewerage Has Been Assumed To Be End Of Life Or Non-title V Compliant. Estimate To Connect To Sewer Is $7400.00. As Is Sale.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color white
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1947
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,750 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Water Heater, Range
Interior Features: Bonus Room
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1947
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Other

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Private Sewer, Other
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Storage
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Laundromat, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
Joshua Eaton School
0.6 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
1.4 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
2.1 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
2.3 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
2.8 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
3.4 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
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.3 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
2.4 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
Austin Prep School
2.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
2.1 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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69 Curtis St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID B8000326
Office MLS ID AN0156
Listing Data Updated May 18, 2014 8:14 AM 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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