Dimensions15 x 11
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Remodeled
LevelSecond
56 Locust Street, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867 • Birch Meadow Neighborhood
$682,500
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$749,900
Final Sale Price:
$682,500
Difference:
$67,400 (-9.0%)
Performance Metrics
91.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
142
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$333
Sale $/sq ft:
$303
This property sold for $303 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 9.0% below the original asking price.
At 142 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$303/sq ft
Area Median
$409/sq ft
Difference
25.9%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
4 bedroom (1 on 1st fl) colonial in Birch Meadow neighborhood! Here is your opportunity to own a beautifully remodeled home, on an exceptional lot, & on a lovely tree-lined street. W/ easy access to down-town, all schools, parks, & YMCA, this is where the busy family wants to be. Attractively poised, majestically set off the road, this colonial home retains the exterior colors & stylish trim that neighbors have come to admire over the years. Inside is unrecognizable however, w/ its stunning new "white" kitchen w/ stainless appliances, HW fl, & exquisite ebony granite. Between this, & the over-sized family room is a wonderful little mud room & separate entrance. There's a grand front-to-back living room w/ mantled FP, which leads to a great office, & a cozy sun room, w/ access to the yard. Ideal for entertaining, enjoy the huge 12x22 deck, which flows perfectly from both the kit. & fam. rm. New baths, gorgeous HW fls, and updated systems incl. C/A & more, make this "the one!"
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Property History
Market Insights
37.7%
Price Range
143
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Sold
Nov 30, 2015
$682,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 143
Listed for Sale
Jun 2, 2015
$689,900
Original listing
Agent: Rick Nazzaro
Office: Colonial Manor Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #71693366
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jan 8, 2015
$430,000
MLS #71693366
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2015 | ✓ Sold | $682,500 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/02/2015 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $689,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 01/08/2015 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $430,000 | - | - | MLS #71693366 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $6,289 | $427,800 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,289
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$427,800
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1920
Living Area
2,250 sq ft
Lot Size
0.35 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Oil, Hydro Air
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Composite
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,289
Assessed Value
$427,800
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Seller Has Never Lived At The Property. Seller Purchased 1/15 & Has Virtually Completely Redone It....not To Be Confused With New Construction. Was Just Connected To Town Sewer. Tax Assessment Will Likely Go Up Once Sold, As Current Assessment Does Not Reflect Significant Improvements.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
Public record does not include the right side of the house...which was an unfinished addition.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
143 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,250 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
LevelSecond
Dimensions11 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
LevelSecond
Dimensions11 x 18
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
LevelFirst
Dimensions12 x 12
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions21 x 18
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Peninsula
LevelFirst
Dimensions21 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Remodeled
LevelFirst
Dimensions17 x 17
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Chair Rail, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Composite
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:
Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
Interior Features:
Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
Laundry:
In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Block
Condition:
Remodeled
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Oil, Hydro Air
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
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, Public School
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
RISE PreSchool
0.4 mi
116 students
Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.7 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
Alice M Barrows School
1.1 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
1.1 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
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.2 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
1.7 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
0.6 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
0.6 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
1.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.4 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
Birch Meadow Neighborhood
56 Locust Street, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Rick Nazzaro
Listing Office
Colonial Manor Realty
Office Phone
781-944-6300
Agent MLS ID
B0482541
Office MLS ID
B32911
Listing Data Updated
Nov 30, 2015 10:41 AM EST
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