237 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$800,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,630
Sq Ft
$304
Price/Sq Ft
0.40
Acres
1949
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
99
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 24, 2015 • MLS# 71805754 Copied! • Updated Aug 25, 2015

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $825,000
Final Sale Price: $800,000
Difference: $25,000 (-3.0%)
Performance Metrics
97.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
99
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $314
Sale $/sq ft: $304
This property sold for $304 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.0% below the original asking price.

At 99 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$304/sq ft
Area Median
$472/sq ft
Difference
35.7%

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

About this home

"Like New," completely rebuilt from the ground up with an open plan for today's family. First floor has a new kitchen with walk-in pantry and a family room opening onto a new composite deck and beautiful backyard. First floor also has dining room, bath and fourth BR/office. New second floor added, featuring Master Bedroom with walk-in closet and dual vanity master bath. The new second floor also has two additional bedrooms, a 3rd full bathroom and laundry room. Hardwood floors throughout as well as new energy efficient heating and AC systems. The desirable Wood End School is nearby.

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Property History

Market Insights

56.8%
Price Range
139
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 20, 2015
$800,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 139
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 24, 2015
$810,000
Original listing
Previous Transaction - MLS #71623979
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Feb 27, 2014
$350,000
MLS #71623979

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $5,728 $379,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,728
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$379,100

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1949
Living Area 2,630 sq ft
Lot Size 0.40 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Propane
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Refrigerator, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Oven
Fireplace None
Basement Partial
Laundry Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features Finish - Sheetrock

Exterior

Construction Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck - Composite
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric 110 Volts, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $5,728
Assessed Value $379,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Broker Is The Owner
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Green
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 139 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1949
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,630 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range Hood, Oven
Interior Features: Finish - Sheetrock
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Partial
Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1949
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Propane
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 3
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Deck - Composite
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 100.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
0.2 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
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.0 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
RISE PreSchool
1.2 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.0 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
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
2.1 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+
North Reading Middle School
2.2 mi | #34 of 352 | Score: 59.6
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+1.3 above state avg
494 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.2 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
Austin Prep School
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
North Reading High School
2.2 mi | #33 of 346 | Score: 70.1
Dropped 6 spots from last year
+11.9 above state avg
652 students Less Diverse
21 sports • 1,615 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

237 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID NB113229
Office MLS ID NB4115
Listing Data Updated Aug 25, 2015 9:36 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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