45 Park Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$360,000
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,377
Sq Ft
$261
Price/Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
1950
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
5
Days on Market
Sold Listed Aug 24, 2016 • MLS# 72057259 Copied! • Updated Sep 21, 2016

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $359,900
Final Sale Price: $360,000
Difference: +$100 (+0.0%)
Performance Metrics
100.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $261
Sale $/sq ft: $261
This property sold for $261 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 0.0% 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 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$261/sq ft
Area Median
$518/sq ft
Difference
49.6%

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

About this home

Contractors and equity seekers! Great setting at the end of a dead end street for this Cape with super potential. Needs some work but could be the investment you're looking for. Hardwood floors on first level (except K and DA), fireplace livingroom, Updated vinyl doublepane windows (except for L.R.), updated furnace, updated roof. Oversized 2-Car detached garage for the handyman, contractor, or collector. (Garage was built about 10-15 years after house.) Large lot. Property abuts acres of Town Forest with walking trails. Open House Sunday August 28th 12-1:30 or view by appointment.

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Property History

Market Insights

45.1%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72678154
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 31, 2020
$655,000
MLS #72678154
Previous Transaction - MLS #72100198
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 3, 2017
$520,000
MLS #72100198
Sold
Sep 21, 2016
$360,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Aug 24, 2016
$359,900
Original listing
Agent: Stephen Conroy Office: Boardwalk Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $5,352 $369,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,352
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$369,100

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,377 sq ft
Lot Size 0.28 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed, Storage
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 5
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $5,352
Assessed Value $369,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures As Is Sale. Some Fuses. Tiles On Basement Floor Were Taken Up By Seller Years Ago With Plans To Carpet And Finish. Washer, Dryer And Fridge In Basement Are Included. Fridge In Kitchen Not Staying. Lr Ceiling Peeling By Window Was From Old Ice Dam. Seller Installed New Gutters After.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Tan
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,377 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Storage
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 187.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
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
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.4 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
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
RISE PreSchool
1.2 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

3 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
1.5 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-
Galvin Middle School
2.2 mi | #79 of 352 | Score: 52.1
Improved 5 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
1,056 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
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
1.4 mi
Grades 06-12
Nazareth Academy
1.8 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

45 Park Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Stephen Conroy
Listing Office Boardwalk Real Estate
Office Phone 781-944-7820
Agent MLS ID B0387977
Office MLS ID B30601
Listing Data Updated Sep 21, 2016 12:34 PM 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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