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5 Washington Street # 2, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$180,000
Est. $1,719/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
836
Sq Ft
$215
Price/Sq Ft
1971
Year Built
Condominium
Type
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 17, 2017 • MLS# 72120181 Copied!

About this home

Affordable opportunity just waiting for you to do your own upgrades and decorating ideas. Great way to build your own equity in this 2 bedroom unit located within a very short distance to public transportation, shopping, downtown Reading and highways. Couple all of the above with an in-ground pool to be enjoyed on those hot summer nights and a outdoor grilling area. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR???

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner ROOT CHARLES W
Mailing Address 8 WASHINGTON ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style OLD STYLE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $668,500
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,276
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($106)
Estimated Annual Tax $8,382

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $431,000 $232,100 $668,500 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 26, 1992 $120,000 22162/0007

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 (80.4% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1971
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
836 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $159,900
Final Sale Price: $180,000
Difference: +$20,100 (+12.6%)
Performance Metrics
112.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $191
Sale $/sq ft: $215
This property sold for $215 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1971
Living Area 836 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry In Building
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Deeded
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $2,475
Assessed Value $176,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Building
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1971
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Deeded

Location

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Neighborhood

5 Washington Street # 2, 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

3 schools
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.7 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
Alice M Barrows School
0.7 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
0.9 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.2 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
1.1 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
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.9 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
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
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Property History

Market Insights

11.2%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
May 1, 2017
$180,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
Feb 17, 2017
$159,900
Original listing
Agent: Patricia DeWolfe Office: RE/MAX Leading Edge

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 17, 2017 New Listing Added $159,900 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$215

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $2,475 $176,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,475
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$403
Monthly
Assessed Value
$176,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Patricia DeWolfe
Listing Office RE/MAX Leading Edge
Agent MLS ID B0308253
Office MLS ID AN0156
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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