11 Birch Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$350,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,176
Sq Ft
$298
Price/Sq Ft
0.46
Acres
1924
Year Built
4
Parking
21
Days on Market
Sold Listed Jan 18, 2016 • MLS# 71949948 Copied! • Updated Mar 10, 2016

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $369,900
Final Sale Price: $350,000
Difference: $19,900 (-5.4%)
Performance Metrics
94.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
21
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $315
Sale $/sq ft: $298
This property sold for $298 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.4% below the original asking price.

With only 21 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$298/sq ft
Area Median
$524/sq ft
Difference
43.1%

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

About this home

Builder's - Developers! Great tear down or contractors labor of love! This house is nearly 100 years old, in need of extensive renovation and may not be approved for a mortgage! Located on a private drive in a nice area of homes in the $600 - $700's this is a great opportunity to tear it down and build new! Currently on a cesspool, which has not been title 5 examined. Buyers responsibility to work with the town of Reading to obtain sewer and any required road improvements. Buyer's agents responsible for obtaining all pertinent information regarding this listing. Sold in as is condition.

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Property History

Market Insights

70.6%
Price Range
22
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72046912
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
May 16, 2017
$1,190,000
MLS #72046912
Sold
Mar 8, 2016
$350,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 22
🏠
Listed for Sale
Jan 18, 2016
$369,900
Original listing
Agent: Priscilla Fitzgerald Office: Fitzgerald & Associates

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $4,991 $339,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,991
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$339,500

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1924
Living Area 1,176 sq ft
Lot Size 0.46 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Basement Interior Entry
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Barn/stable
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Has Garage Yes
Features Carriage Shed, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Private Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $4,991
Assessed Value $339,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures House In Need Of Extensive Renovation
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color grey
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 22 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1924
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,176 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Interior Entry
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1924
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Private Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Barn/Stable
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures: Barn/Stable
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Carriage Shed, 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

6 schools
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.5 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
RISE PreSchool
0.8 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Wood End Elementary School
0.9 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
Alice M Barrows School
1.3 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
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.6 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
A
Joshua Eaton School
1.9 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
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
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.3 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
0.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.8 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

11 Birch Rd, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Priscilla Fitzgerald
Listing Office Fitzgerald & Associates
Office Phone 978-664-4709
Agent MLS ID B0401935
Office MLS ID B21201
Listing Data Updated Mar 10, 2016 2:03 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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