196 Salem Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

$295,000

3

Beds

1

Baths

1,772

Sq Ft

$166

Price/Sq Ft

0.82

Acres

1880

Year Built

1

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

7

Days on Market

Sold Listed Apr 23, 2014 • MLS# 71667456 Copied! • Updated Jun 6, 2014

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $299,900

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $295,000
                        

Difference: $4,900 (-1.6%)

Performance Metrics

98.4%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

7

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $169

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $166
                        

This property sold for $166 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.6% below the original asking price.

With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$166/sq ft

Area Median

$369/sq ft

Difference

55.0%

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

About this home

Own in one of Massachusetts most desirable communities! Priced right so you can make this 3 bedroom Colonial your own! This home features some hardwood floors, a spacious floor plan and possible room to expand. Second floor offers three bedrooms, full bath and an extra large foyer. Energy efficiencies include blown in cellulose insulation and newer GAS heating system installed in 2009. Updated electric too! Lots of privacy on this tree lined lot that has a one car detached garage great for that workshop. Conveniently located within short drive to major routes, downtown Reading and Lake Quannapowitt. Build your instant equity!

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Property History

Market Insights

55.3%

Price Range

8

Total Days on Market

2

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72882565

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Oct 6, 2021

$660,000

MLS #72882565

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Previous Transaction - MLS #71957735

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Previously Sold

Mar 28, 2016

$469,900

MLS #71957735

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Sold

Jun 5, 2014

$295,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 8

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Listed for Sale

Apr 23, 2014

$299,900

Original listing

Agent: Chuha & Scouten Team Office: RE/MAX Leading Edge

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
10/06/2021	🏷️ Previously Sold	$660,000	-	-	MLS #72882565
03/28/2016	🏷️ Previously Sold	$469,900	-	-	MLS #71957735
06/05/2014	✓ Sold	$295,000	-	-	Property sold
04/23/2014	🏠 Listed for Sale	$299,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2014	$4,804	$325,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$4,804

Tax Year 2014

Assessed Value

$325,900

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1880

Living Area 1,772 sq ft

Lot Size 0.82 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Hot Water

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full

Laundry First Floor

Features Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Off Street

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $4,804

Assessed Value $325,900

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Fireplace Not Operational. The Gas Heating System Is Vented Through Flue.

Exclusions See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Contract

Structure Type []

House Color Taupe

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 8 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1880

Bedrooms

3

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,772 sq ft

Total Rooms

8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Entrance Foyer

Windows: Storm Window(s)

Basement: Full

Laundry: First Floor

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1880

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Wooded, Easements

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

196 Salem Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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