Dimensions17 x 9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
16 Springvale Road, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
$350,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$429,900
Final Sale Price:
$350,000
Difference:
$79,900 (-18.6%)
Performance Metrics
81.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$317
Sale $/sq ft:
$258
This property sold for $258 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 18.6% below the original asking price.
With only 5 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
$258/sq ft
Area Median
$592/sq ft
Difference
56.4%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
IS NEIGHBORHOOD IMPORTANT TO YOU? It doesn't turn over often, so DON'T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY! This SEVEN room, FULL SHED DORMERED CAPE, with TWO FULL BATHS, has been HOME to this family for 54 years! Three first floor rooms have HARDWOOD flooring under the carpeting. The LIVING ROOM has a FIREPLACE with built-in BOOKCASES, making it the focal point of the room. Need a FIRST-FLOOR BEDROOM? This has it! The formal DINING ROOM has a built-in HUTCH and is open to the KITCHEN. Also enjoy the 17X09 FIRST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM with its oversized windows, splashing it in sunlight. You'll be planning your SUMMER parties on the OVERSIZED DECK, overlooking an ALL-USABLE flat yard. All this plus a FARMER'S PORCH, ONE-CAR GARAGE, PLENTY OF PARKING and EASY ACCESS TO MAJOR HIGHWAYS and the great downtown of READING!!
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Property History
Market Insights
32%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #71809239
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jun 16, 2015
$515,000
MLS #71809239
Sold
Jan 7, 2015
$350,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
Listed for Sale
Nov 7, 2014
$399,900
Original listing
Agent: Patricia Black
Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/16/2015 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $515,000 | - | - | MLS #71809239 |
| 01/07/2015 | ✓ Sold | $350,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 11/07/2014 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $399,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $5,638 | $382,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,638
Tax Year 2014
Assessed Value
$382,500
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1942
Living Area
1,357 sq ft
Lot Size
0.20 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Hot Water, Steam, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck - Wood
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Paved Drive
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,638
Assessed Value
$382,500
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Sellers Request End Of January Closing Per Reading Woods.. Ramp Is Portable And Will Be Removed Prior To Closing.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
BROWN
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
6 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1942
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,357 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl
LevelSecond
Dimensions17 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
LevelFirst
Dimensions11 x 10
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelMain,First
Dimensions11 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Remodeled
LevelMain,First
Dimensions11 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelMain,First
Dimensions14 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
LevelMain,First
Dimensions17 x 9
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access
LevelMain,First
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck - Wood
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:
Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances:
Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry:
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape
Year Built:
1942
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Block
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Hot Water, Steam, Oil
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Cleared, Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Attached, Paved Drive
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
Alice M Barrows School
0.3 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
0.6 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
RISE PreSchool
1.4 mi
116 students
Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.5 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
2.3 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
2.5 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
0.5 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
1.6 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
1.4 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
16 Springvale Road, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Office
Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Office Phone
781-944-4140
Agent MLS ID
B0384189
Office MLS ID
B95198
Listing Data Updated
Jan 7, 2015 2:12 PM EST
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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