5 Washington Street # A3, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$149,900
1
Baths
377
Sq Ft
$398
Price/Sq Ft
1971
Year Built
1
Parking
32
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 25, 2020 • MLS# 72637945 Copied! • Updated May 29, 2020

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $169,900
Final Sale Price: $149,900
Difference: $20,000 (-11.8%)
Performance Metrics
88.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
32
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $451
Sale $/sq ft: $398
This property sold for $398 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 32 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$398/sq ft
Area Median
$467/sq ft
Difference
14.8%

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

About this home

Briarwood Estate Condominiums ~ Ideally located adjacent to the Reading Train Station & Downtown Reading's shopping & dining areas. Nicely renovated with a Granite kitchen with subway tile backsplash, smooth top range, dishwasher & refrigerator. Separate dining/entry area has large "step-in" closet & a second coat closet. Bright & tasteful Bath renovation includes granite counter, granite flooring, tall Wainscoting, updated shower unit & linen closet in bath. Wood Laminate Flooring thru living areas, recessed lighting in the living room, updated lighting thru-out. Perfect for investor or busy Commuter this one of a kind unit is move-in ready. Laundry on same floor & if using front door there are No Steps to unit entry. This Pet Friendly Complex offers an in ground pool & garden area. Visitor parking lot available beside pool with option to add a second parking spot for $20 per month. Walk Score is 74 ~ "Very Walkable"

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Property History

Market Insights

21.9%
Price Range
33
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
May 29, 2020
$149,900
Property sold
Days on Market: 33
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 25, 2020
$149,900
Original listing
Agent: Lisa Pijoan Office: RE/MAX Encore
Previous Transaction - MLS #72291823
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Apr 11, 2018
$117,000
MLS #72291823

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $1,688 $121,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1,688
Tax Year 2020
HOA Fee
$251
Monthly
Assessed Value
$121,000

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1971
Living Area 377 sq ft
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 3

Interior

Heating Baseboard
Cooling Wall Unit(s)
Flooring Laminate
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Basement N
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool Association, In Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Features Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $1,688
Assessed Value $121,000

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $251 Monthly
Fee Includes Heat, Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities Hot Water, Pool, Laundry, Elevator(s)
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 36
Pets Yes w/ Restrictions
Seller Disclosures Parking Spot #14, Visitor Parking Lot Beside Pool. Buyers Or Buyer Agent To Independently Verify All Information. Buyer To Pay Any Association Fee For Completion Of Condo Questionnaire If Required By Their Lender. Refrigerator Is Left As A Gift To Buyer With No Warranty.
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type ["Garden"]
Unit/Building A3
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 33 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1971
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
377 sq ft
Total Rooms
3
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Laminate
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry:
Security: Intercom, Other

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1971
Structure Type: Garden
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
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
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.7 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.7 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
RISE PreSchool
0.9 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
1.7 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
2.1 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
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.2 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.9 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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Neighborhood

5 Washington Street # A3, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lisa Pijoan
Listing Office RE/MAX Encore
Office Phone 978-988-0028
Agent MLS ID B0589296
Office MLS ID B95079
Listing Data Updated May 29, 2020 9:16 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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