FeaturesBathroom - With Tub
LevelSecond
4 Palmer Hill Avenue, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
$395,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$419,000
Final Sale Price:
$395,000
Difference:
$24,000 (-5.7%)
Performance Metrics
94.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$331
Sale $/sq ft:
$312
This property sold for $312 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.7% below the original asking price.
With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$312/sq ft
Area Median
$583/sq ft
Difference
46.5%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Close to both the commuter rail and bus, Reading town center, library and schools. This 7 room, 3 bedroom Cape situated in a desirable neighborhood offers on the main floor a large living room, family room, lovely dining room with a built in china cabinet, eat in kitchen and a first floor laundry or pantry. The second level has 3 bedrooms and a bathroom. A large corner lot and two driveways are some additional features. This charming home needs some updates, great opportunity to potentially add value and build equity.
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Property History
Market Insights
35.2%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #72314831
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Previously Sold
Jun 13, 2018
$610,000
MLS #72314831
Sold
Nov 17, 2017
$395,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
Listed for Sale
Sep 22, 2017
$419,000
Original listing
Agent: Sumi Sinnatamby
Office: Century 21 Commonwealth
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2018 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $610,000 | - | - | MLS #72314831 |
| 11/17/2017 | ✓ Sold | $395,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/22/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $419,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $6,088 | $433,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,088
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$433,900
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1921
Living Area
1,265 sq ft
Lot Size
0.21 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances
Range
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full
Laundry
First Floor
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,088
Assessed Value
$433,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
White
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
8 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1921
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,265 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions10 x 10
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions11 x 10
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions12 x 11
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 12
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
Dimensions10 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
Dimensions21 x 10
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelFirst
Dimensions20 x 10
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelFirst
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Full
Laundry:
First Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape
Year Built:
1921
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Block
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Oil
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Off Street
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
Elementary Schools
3 schools
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.1 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
Joshua Eaton School
0.9 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
RISE PreSchool
1.1 mi
116 students
Moderate
Grades PK
Middle Schools
3 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.4 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
1.3 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
B
John F Kennedy Middle School
2.5 mi
|
#176 of 352
|
Score: 42.4
Improved 42 spots from last year
-15.8 below state avg
521 students
Diverse
Rising School
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Austin Prep School
0.6 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.1 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
Nazareth Academy
2.7 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
4 Palmer Hill Avenue, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Sumi Sinnatamby
Listing Office
Century 21 Commonwealth
Office Phone
781-729-7777
Agent MLS ID
B0661874
Office MLS ID
BB6003
Listing Data Updated
Nov 22, 2017 10:00 AM 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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