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34 Highland St, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
$700,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$729,900
Final Sale Price:
$700,000
Difference:
$29,900 (-4.1%)
Performance Metrics
95.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
50
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$354
Sale $/sq ft:
$340
This property sold for $340 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 4.1% below the original asking price.
The property spent 50 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$340/sq ft
Area Median
$412/sq ft
Difference
17.4%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
This quintessential New England colonial is full of period details and is waiting for its new owner after being lovingly renovated. Gorgeous hardwood floors, sparkling brand new dream kitchen, high ceilings, brand new baths and lots of natural light top the list. Add a new roof and windows, new electrical, updated plumbing, a huge yard and extra storage in the carriage house, and you’ve got your perfect home. The fact that it’s ideally located within a short walk to downtown Reading and the Commuter Rail is frosting on the cake! Come see this gem before it’s gone.
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Property History
Market Insights
37.7%
Price Range
52
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Sold
Oct 16, 2020
$700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 52
Listed for Sale
Jul 29, 2020
$729,900
Original listing
Agent: Jennifer Hardin
Office: True North Realty
Previous Transaction - MLS #72592610
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jan 6, 2020
$455,000
MLS #72592610
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2020 | ✓ Sold | $700,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 07/29/2020 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $729,900 | - | - | Original listing |
| 01/06/2020 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $455,000 | - | - | MLS #72592610 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7,495 | $537,300 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,495
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$537,300
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1890
Living Area
2,060 sq ft
Lot Size
0.23 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Steam, Oil
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, Energy Star Qualified Dishwasher, Range
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Laundry
In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
Parking
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Storage, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
100 Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,495
Assessed Value
$537,300
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Sellers Disclosure Statement Attached
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
yellow
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
52 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,060 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
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, Carpet
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, Range
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Laundry:
In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1890
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone, Brick/Mortar
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Steam, Oil
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Thermostat
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Gentle Sloping
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Detached, Storage, Tandem, Paved
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
3 schools
RISE PreSchool
0.6 mi
116 students
Moderate
Grades PK
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.8 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
Joshua Eaton School
1.0 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
Middle Schools
3 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.6 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
0.8 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-
Galvin Middle School
2.6 mi
|
#79 of 352
|
Score: 52.1
Improved 5 spots from last year
-6.1 below state avg
1,056 students
Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 05-08
High Schools
3 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.6 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
Austin Prep School
1.1 mi
Grades 06-12
Nazareth Academy
2.0 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
34 Highland St, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Office
True North Realty
Office Phone
781-872-1487
Agent MLS ID
CN211411
Office MLS ID
AN2670
Listing Data Updated
Oct 17, 2020 11:16 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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