259 Forest St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

$421,000

3

Beds

1

Baths

1,073

Sq Ft

$392

Price/Sq Ft

0.24

Acres

1957

Year Built

1

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

9

Days on Market

Sold Listed Feb 21, 2019 • MLS# 72455803 Copied! • Updated Apr 27, 2019

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $429,900

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $421,000
                        

Difference: $8,900 (-2.1%)

Performance Metrics

97.9%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

9

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $401

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $392
                        

This property sold for $392 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.1% below the original asking price.

With only 9 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

$392/sq ft

Area Median

$524/sq ft

Difference

25.2%

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

About this home

Three Bedroom Ranch Located on a Nice Corner Lot and a Great Neighborhood!. ~ Large Living room with a Fireplace and Bay Window.- Eat-in Kitchen and Dining room with a Built-in Hutch. - Harwood floors in the Living Room, Dining Room and all 3 Bedrooms - Enclosed porch is off the Kitchen - 100 Amp service ~ Walking distance to Birch Meadow Schools and Reading Town Forest. ~ Don't miss the Opportunity to make this home Your own! ~ OPEN HOUSES -Saturday,February 23rd- 12:30pm-2:00pm and Sunday, February 24th- 12:30pm-2:00pm

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Property History

Market Insights

24.8%

Price Range

10

Total Days on Market

1

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72545905

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏷️

Previously Sold

Sep 20, 2019

$560,000

MLS #72545905

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Sold

Apr 9, 2019

$421,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 10

🏠

Listed for Sale

Feb 21, 2019

$429,900

Original listing

Agent: Linda Ferris Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/20/2019	🏷️ Previously Sold	$560,000	-	-	MLS #72545905
04/09/2019	✓ Sold	$421,000	-	-	Property sold
02/21/2019	🏠 Listed for Sale	$429,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2019	$6,712	$471,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$6,712

Tax Year 2019

Assessed Value

$471,700

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1957

Living Area 1,073 sq ft

Lot Size 0.24 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Vinyl

Appliances Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Features Mud Room

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Ranch

Roof Shingle

Features Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax $6,712

Assessed Value $471,700

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Estate Sale, So There Is No Seller Disclosure And Property Is Being Sold In As Is Condition. List Agent Is Related To Seller./sump Pump Is In The Garage

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color White

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Sq Ft Disclosures square footage is for first floor

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 10 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1957

Bedrooms

3

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,073 sq ft

Total Rooms

6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl

Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Mud Room

Windows:

Basement: Full, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch

Year Built: 1957

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Cooling: None

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood

Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 3

Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Public School

Nearby Schools

School information not available for this location.

Location

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Neighborhood

259 Forest St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

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