175 Summer Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$580,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,623
Sq Ft
$221
Price/Sq Ft
0.43
Acres
1831
Year Built
5
Parking
1
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jun 26, 2014 • MLS# 71705161 Copied! • Updated Aug 11, 2014

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $569,900
Final Sale Price: $580,000
Difference: +$10,100 (+1.8%)
Performance Metrics
101.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $217
Sale $/sq ft: $221
This property sold for $221 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.8% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$221/sq ft
Area Median
$578/sq ft
Difference
61.8%

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

About this home

Gracious Colonial stuated in the Westside, offers a large living room with built-in bookcases and a gas fire place, formal dining room, first floor family room, eat in kitchen, mud room/ pantry, 4 bedrooms plus a walk-in storage room and 1.5 bathes. Nursery or sewing room off master bedroom, nice 15x12 screened in porch off the living room leads to a professionally landcaped yard ( 2006) with granite steps, blue stone and brick walkways and stone walls. A front and back staircase, many built ins, wainscotting, high ceilings, hardwood and wide pine floors. Heating system 2012, Hot water tank 2008, front and side entryway re built 2006, roof 2001 (75 yr warranty Architectural shingles) Chimney steel liner 2006. Easy access to the highway, walk to the elementary and middle schools, library, public transportation and town center.

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Property History

Market Insights

34.9%
Price Range
2
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72409515
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 27, 2019
$875,000
MLS #72409515
Previous Transaction - MLS #72313747
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jul 31, 2018
$683,000
MLS #72313747
Sold
Aug 8, 2014
$580,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 2
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Listed for Sale
Jun 26, 2014
$569,900
Original listing
Agent: Sumi Sinnatamby Office: Boardwalk Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2014 $7,834 $531,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,834
Tax Year 2014
Assessed Value
$531,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1831
Living Area 2,623 sq ft
Lot Size 0.43 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Laminate, Hardwood, Pine
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Dirt Floor, Concrete
Laundry Washer Hookup
Features Nursery

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Screened
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 5
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $7,834
Assessed Value $531,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Propane Gas For Fire Place. Showings Start Thursday 6/26.
Exclusions Stained Glass Fixture In Kitchen, Antique Light Fixture In Nursery.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Brown
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 2 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1831
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,623 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Laminate, Hardwood, Pine
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Nursery
Windows:
Basement: Full, Dirt Floor, Concrete
Laundry: Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1831
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping
Patio & Porch: Screened
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, 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

3 schools
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.4 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
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
RISE PreSchool
1.0 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.1 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.2 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
B
John F Kennedy Middle School
2.6 mi | #176 of 352 | Score: 42.4
Improved 42 spots from last year
-15.8 below state avg
521 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
Austin Prep School
0.8 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.0 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
Nazareth Academy
2.4 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

175 Summer Avenue, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sumi Sinnatamby
Listing Office Boardwalk Real Estate
Office Phone 781-944-7820
Agent MLS ID B0661874
Office MLS ID B30601
Listing Data Updated Aug 11, 2014 9:35 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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