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128 Grove Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$510,000
Est. $3,171/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,700
Sq Ft
$300
Price/Sq Ft
0.53
Acres
1951
Year Built
47
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 22, 2016 • MLS# 72042442 Copied!

About this home

PRICE REDUCED!!! MOTIVATED SELLER! Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath renovated colonial in Desirable Reading!! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to own this lovely home. The first floor offers you a traditional floor plan with a Fireplaced living room, entertainment sized dining room off the fully remodeled and applianced kitchen that you will just love cooking in! This level also offers you the choice of having a bedroom/office/den for your convenience and a full bath. The second level is all brand new space and offers three good sized bedrooms and a full bath. The lower level space offers you a family room, play room or whatever your heart desires! A one car garage and large backyard complete the package! All you have to do is unpack your bags and enjoy your new home!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner TIRELLA STEVEN TRUST ETAL
Mailing Address 128 GROVE ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style COLONIAL

Tax Information

Assessed Value $863,500
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $10,690
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($142)
Estimated Annual Tax $10,832

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $405,500 $458,000 $863,500

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Dec 29, 2020 $10 76558/362

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 (89.4% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1951
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,700 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $529,900
Final Sale Price: $510,000
Difference: $19,900 (-3.8%)
Performance Metrics
96.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
47
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $312
Sale $/sq ft: $300
This property sold for $300 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 47 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$300/sq ft
Area Average
$506/sq ft
Difference
40.7%

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 1951
Living Area 1,700 sq ft
Lot Size 0.53 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Play Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $4,710
Assessed Value $324,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Play Room
Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1951
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

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

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Private School, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

128 Grove Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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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-
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
0.7 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.0 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.2 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
Joshua Eaton School
1.7 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
1.7 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
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
1.0 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
0.5 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.7 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

46.5%
Price Range
131
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72508220
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 16, 2019
$608,000
MLS #72508220
Sold
Sep 30, 2016
$510,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 131
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Listed for Sale
Jul 22, 2016
$499,999
Original listing
Agent: Lisa Balzotti
Previous Transaction - MLS #71823774
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Jun 30, 2015
$325,000
MLS #71823774

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 16, 2019 Sold $608,000
Jul 22, 2016 New Listing Added $499,999
Jun 30, 2015 Sold $325,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
47 days
Price per Sq Ft
$300

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $4,710 $324,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,710
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$324,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lisa Balzotti
Listing Office Bertolino and Associates Real Estate
Agent MLS ID C6629315
Office MLS ID AC2462
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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