Dimensions16 x 9
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood
LevelThird
97 Prospect Street, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
$821,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$819,900
Final Sale Price:
$821,000
Difference:
+$1,100 (+0.1%)
Performance Metrics
100.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
4
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$265
Sale $/sq ft:
$265
This property sold for $265 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 0.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 4 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
$265/sq ft
Area Median
$575/sq ft
Difference
53.9%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
One of a kind, WEST SIDE COLONIAL Built in 1894 & designed by renowned architect HORACE G WADLIN. This home is on the Reading Historical Register & well known within the local historic home community. You will be amazed by this home with 3 finished levels, large kitchen, 2 sitting rooms on the first floor & a large oversized dining room. Imagine 4-6 bedrooms, all with great closet space. Exquisite chestnut wood work, along with period interior architectural appointments. Can you imagine finding a home with so much space, finished attic area space and more? Newer 2 car garage too in a great location. This one won't last. OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY APRIL 27th from 11-1 pm.
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Property History
Market Insights
48.8%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #72794721
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Previously Sold
Apr 9, 2021
$1,600,000
MLS #72794721
Sold
Jun 5, 2019
$821,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
Listed for Sale
Apr 25, 2019
$819,900
Original listing
Agent: Jan Triglione Team
Office: Premier Realty Group, Inc.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2021 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,600,000 | - | - | MLS #72794721 |
| 06/05/2019 | ✓ Sold | $821,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/25/2019 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $819,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $9,464 | $682,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$9,464
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$682,300
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1894
Living Area
3,093 sq ft
Lot Size
0.34 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
10
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances
Refrigerator
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Interior Entry
Laundry
Flooring - Vinyl, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Features
Bedroom
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
Fuses
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$9,464
Assessed Value
$682,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
WHITE
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
1894
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,093 sq ft
Total Rooms
10
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions14 x 10
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 13
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 13
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
Dimensions14 x 14
FeaturesWalk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - 3/4
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 15
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelFirst
Dimensions25 x 12
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer Hookup
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 13
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelFirst
Dimensions14 x 14
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelBasement
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch
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:
Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances:
Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Bedroom
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry
Laundry:
Flooring - Vinyl, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1894
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Oil
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch
Patio & Porch:
Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Corner Lot
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Family Room, Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
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
6 schools
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.3 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
0.8 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
1.0 mi
116 students
Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.0 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
2.0 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
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.0 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
Middle Schools
2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.3 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
High Schools
2 schools
Austin Prep School
0.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.0 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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97 Prospect Street, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Jan Triglione Team
Listing Office
Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Office Phone
781-944-4140
Agent MLS ID
TEAM0169
Office MLS ID
B95198
Listing Data Updated
Jun 7, 2019 1:06 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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