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28 Oak St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$405,000
Est. $2,741/month
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,848
Sq Ft
$219
Price/Sq Ft
0.42
Acres
1900
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 1, 2015 • MLS# 71866859 Copied!

About this home

Excellent location for buyers looking to build new or rehab. House needs extensive work and it is the least expensive property in the area. Detached garage. Buyer to remove or improve the existing structures. Buyer to do their due diligence to determine permitting for a new build. Property to be sold "as is". Features: hardwood floors, craftsman built-in buffet and dual china cabinets, walk up attic, walk out basement, fireplace in large 24 foot living room, natural gas, 3 season room with headboard ceiling, walk in kitchen pantry, first floor office and french doors. Near Joshua eaton Elementary School.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner JOHNSON JAMES BALLARD
Mailing Address 28 OAK ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $956,900
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $11,846
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($159)
Estimated Annual Tax $12,006

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $514,700 $436,900 $956,900

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 27, 2016 $612,000 67693/591

Municipal Context: READING

Median Home Value $665,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,230
Residential Tax Rate $12.38/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex
Match: geocode_proximity (89.2% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,848 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $369,900
Final Sale Price: $405,000
Difference: +$35,100 (+9.5%)
Performance Metrics
109.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $200
Sale $/sq ft: $219
This property sold for $219 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$219/sq ft
Area Average
$541/sq ft
Difference
59.5%

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

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,848 sq ft
Lot Size 0.42 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Tankless Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access
Laundry None
Features Office, Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Paved
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric Fuses
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $5,918
Assessed Value $402,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Tankless Water Heater
Interior Features: Office, Sun Room
Windows:
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof:
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 89.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

28 Oak St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
A
Joshua Eaton School
< 0.1 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
Alice M Barrows School
0.8 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
RISE PreSchool
1.5 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.6 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
2.2 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
2.7 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
M

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
1.7 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.4 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.5 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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Property History

Market Insights

39.6%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71996030
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Previously Sold
Jul 27, 2016
$612,000
MLS #71996030
Sold
Aug 14, 2015
$405,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Jul 1, 2015
$369,900
Original listing
Agent: Joseph Bean Office: Joe Bean Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jul 27, 2016 Sold $612,000
Jul 1, 2015 New Listing Added $369,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$219

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $5,918 $402,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,918
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$402,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Joseph Bean
Listing Office Joe Bean Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB330177
Office MLS ID AN1010
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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