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23 Locust St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$375,000
Est. $2,637/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,344
Sq Ft
$279
Price/Sq Ft
0.44
Acres
1900
Year Built
15
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 16, 2018 • MLS# 72411131 Copied!

About this home

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS AND INVESTORS! Do not miss this great opportunity to buy a property under $400K and make it into a buyer's dream home. Located on a spacious corner lot with easy access to downtown Reading, highway and commuter rail in the very desirable Birch Meadow elementary school district. Spacious kitchen has great potential to be turned into a chefs dream kitchen. Large windows throughout the first floor offers great natural light; a spacious dining room, living room and a full bathroom. Second floor has three nice size bedrooms and a bathroom all ready for upgrades and personal touches. The large lot can be turned in anything you set your mind to, offering unlimited possibilities. Bring your imagination and turn this property into a gorgeous home that every buyer will want to own. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday 10/21/2018 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner DANA PETER H
Mailing Address 23 LOCUST ST, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style OLD STYLE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $767,600
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $9,503
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($124)
Estimated Annual Tax $9,627

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $518,000 $249,600 $767,600

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Aug 27, 2019 $601,000 73180/23

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 (89.7% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1900
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,344 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $389,000
Final Sale Price: $375,000
Difference: $14,000 (-3.6%)
Performance Metrics
96.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $289
Sale $/sq ft: $279
This property sold for $279 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.6% below the original asking price.

With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1900
Living Area 1,344 sq ft
Lot Size 0.44 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric 110 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,493
Assessed Value $468,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1900
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

23 Locust St, 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

6 schools
RISE PreSchool
0.4 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.7 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
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.1 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
Alice M Barrows School
1.2 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
1.2 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.7 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
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
0.7 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
1.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.4 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

37.6%
Price Range
16
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72528011
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Previously Sold
Aug 27, 2019
$601,000
MLS #72528011
Sold
Nov 26, 2018
$375,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 16
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Listed for Sale
Oct 16, 2018
$389,000
Original listing
Agent: Focus Team Office: Focus Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 27, 2019 Sold $601,000
Oct 16, 2018 New Listing Added $389,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
15 days
Price per Sq Ft
$279

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $6,493 $468,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,493
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$468,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent Focus Team
Listing Office Focus Real Estate
Agent MLS ID TEAM0202
Office MLS ID AN2624
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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