31 Whittier Road, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • Poet's Corner

$360,000

4

Beds

1

Baths

1,900

Sq Ft

$189

Price/Sq Ft

0.21

Acres

1940

Year Built

1

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

12

Days on Market

Sold Listed Oct 1, 2014 • MLS# 71751072 Copied! • Updated Oct 30, 2014

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $389,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $360,000
                        

Difference: $29,000 (-7.5%)

Performance Metrics

92.5%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

12

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $205

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $189
                        

This property sold for $189 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.5% below the original asking price.

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

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$189/sq ft

Area Median

$422/sq ft

Difference

55.2%

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

About this home

LOCATION!!!! YES... FINALLY...A HOUSE IN THE POET'S CORNER NEIGHBORHOOD!!! Refinished hardwood floors on main level with wall to wall carpet over hardwoods on the 2nd floor. Bright living room boasting a wood burning fireplace, traditional mantle and coat closet. Bright kitchen featuring refrigerator, oven (2 yrs old), ceiling fan, white cabinets & new vinyl floor. Two bedrooms, linen closet, and full bath on main level & 2 bedrooms on 2nd flr including built ins and eave storage. The lower level consists of family and playrooms along w/ dry bar, laundry and full closet under the staircase for extra storage. Utility room features furnace, oil tank (both 10 years young) & more storage space.Good size level lot with lots of outdoor space, 1 car garage, 4 car pkg, and large deck for entertaining. Roof, stairs, chimney repointing & vinyl siding also 10 yrs old. Home needs some cosmetic updating, but well worth it. Situated in a dream location, dead end street, close to schools & parks.

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Property History

Market Insights

50%

Price Range

13

Total Days on Market

1

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71789598

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Apr 17, 2015

$720,000

MLS #71789598

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✓

Sold

Oct 30, 2014

$360,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 13

🏠

Listed for Sale

Oct 1, 2014

$389,000

Original listing

Agent: Joseph Duggan Office: RE/MAX Trinity

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
04/17/2015	🏷️ Previously Sold	$720,000	-	-	MLS #71789598
10/30/2014	✓ Sold	$360,000	-	-	Property sold
10/01/2014	🏠 Listed for Sale	$389,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2014	$5,035	$341,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$5,035

Tax Year 2014

Assessed Value

$341,600

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1940

Living Area 1,900 sq ft

Lot Size 0.21 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile

Appliances Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Features Closet, Storage, Play Room

Exterior

Construction Block

Architecture Cape

Roof Shingle

Features Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,035

Assessed Value $341,600

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures One Owner Is Licensed Re Broker And Listing Agent/h2o In Basement Once In 2006 Mothers Day Storm-sump Pump Installed & No Water Since

Exclusions Washer/Dryer Negotiable

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing Contract

Structure Type []

House Color Biege

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Sq Ft Disclosures Includes Lower level family and playrooms which consists of 422 sqft/Does not include utility room

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 13 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1940

Bedrooms

4

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,900 sq ft

Total Rooms

8

Main Level Bedrooms

2

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Closet, Storage, Play Room

Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens

Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement

Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape

Year Built: 1940

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Block

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Heating Zones: 3

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens

Patio & Porch: Deck

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Total Parking Spaces: 5

Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, Sidewalks

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

Poet's Corner

31 Whittier Road, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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