482 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • a/k/a Franklin Terrace
$500,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,400
Sq Ft
$357
Price/Sq Ft
0.59
Acres
1845
Year Built
1
Garage Space
24
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 7, 2019 • MLS# 72495530 Copied! • Updated Jul 21, 2019

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $515,000
Final Sale Price: $500,000
Difference: $15,000 (-2.9%)
Performance Metrics
97.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
24
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $368
Sale $/sq ft: $357
This property sold for $357 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.9% below the original asking price.

With only 24 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 6 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$357/sq ft
Area Median
$404/sq ft
Difference
11.5%

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

About this home

**HOME IS ACTUALLY ON FRANKLIN TERRACE: A QUIET CUL DE SAC** Simply charming! A unique home loaded w/character, history, & personality, set on over 1/2 an acre w/endless expansion possibilities. Function fills this 8 rm antique Colonial in many ways w/private office space, renovated ½ bath, & not 1, but 2 living rooms. Family room w/exposed beams, features large closet & new flooring, while cozy front living room open to dining area offers fireplace & freshly refinished HDW floors. Newly refreshed EIK kitchen w/vaulted ceiling & loads of natural light from well-positioned windows features Corian counters, ample cabinets, & cozy breakfast nook. Head upstairs to find 2 beds, full bath, & private guest or teen suite in converted walk up attic w/built ins & HDW floors. Also note, full basement w/ample storage, quiet neighborhood setting w/in walking distance to town forest & just minutes from 93. Affordable, functional, & simply lovable! Come see for yourself why this home is so special.

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Property History

Market Insights

45.2%
Price Range
27
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72789922
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 8, 2021
$625,000
MLS #72789922
Sold
Jul 19, 2019
$500,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 27
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Listed for Sale
May 8, 2019
$499,999
Original listing
Agent: Susan Gormady Office: Classified Realty Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #71543835
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Sep 27, 2013
$342,360
MLS #71543835

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $7,032 $494,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,032
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$494,200

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1845
Living Area 1,400 sq ft
Lot Size 0.59 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Steam, Oil, Electric
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Cathedral Ceiling(s), Office, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame, Post & Beam
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop In Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved
Total Spaces 3
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax $7,032
Assessed Value $494,200
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Actual Bed Count Is 3. Assessors Card Updated In Town Hall. Roof 2010. Boiler 2012. 200 Amp Electric 2014. Porch And Attic Conversion 2015. Exterior Paint April 2019, See List For Many More Updates. Windows Are Older, Some Replacement. Buyer To Verify School Placement And Sqft.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
House Color Red
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 27 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1845
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,400 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Office, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Skylight(s)
Basement: Full
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1845
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Steam, Oil, Electric
Heating Zones: 3
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:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, On Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Nearby Schools

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Neighborhood

a/k/a Franklin Terrace

482 Franklin Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Office Classified Realty Group
Office Phone 781-944-1901
Agent MLS ID CN201322
Office MLS ID AN1116
Listing Data Updated Jul 21, 2019 7:56 AM EDT
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