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252 Franklin St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • Wood End
$750,000
Est. $4,600/month
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,576
Sq Ft
$291
Price/Sq Ft
0.35
Acres
1952
Year Built
12
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 9, 2022 • MLS# 72950460 Copied!

About this home

Never judge a book by it's cover! This Ranch will surprise you with the amount of space it has!!! Absolute move-in condition! First floor features an open concept kitchen, dining room and living room with hardwood floors, loads of windows with all day sunlight. Newer kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. 3 great size bedrooms and a full bath finish off the first floor. The walk out basement has a private entrance, full windows and is an amazing "flex space"... an in-law apartment, teenage suite or just for entertaining featuring a full kitchen, 3/4 bath with laundry and 3 separate rooms to use how you'd like. Above ground pool with decking. Two year old 10x12 shed with double door and loft. Two other additional sheds (one is being used as a chicken coop). Located in the Wood End neighborhood. Reading is convenient to Routes 28, 93 and 95 with a commuter rail that takes you in to Boston North Station. Open house Saturday and Sunday! Quick close possible.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1952
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,576 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,900
Final Sale Price: $750,000
Difference: +$50,100 (+7.2%)
Performance Metrics
107.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
12
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $272
Sale $/sq ft: $291
This property sold for $291 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 12 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1952
Living Area 2,576 sq ft
Lot Size 0.35 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Den, Inlaw Apt., Home Office-separate Entry

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Ranch
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Pool - Above Ground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
Pool Above Ground
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under, Heated Garage, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Stone/gravel, Paved
Total Spaces 9

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $7,289
Assessed Value $546,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features: Den, Inlaw Apt., Home Office-Separate Entry
Windows: Screens
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Ranch
Year Built: 1952
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Above Ground, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 9
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Heated Garage, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Stone/Gravel, Paved

Special Features

Pool: Private Pool
Pool Features: Above Ground
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

Wood End

252 Franklin St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
B+
Wood End Elementary School
0.2 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
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
RISE PreSchool
1.2 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.3 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
2.2 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
2.7 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
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.9 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
Walter S Parker Middle School
2.0 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.2 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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Property History

Market Insights

79.9%
Price Range
13
Total Days on Market
2
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73080105
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 31, 2023
$1,837,000
MLS #73080105
Sold
Apr 8, 2022
$750,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 13
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Listed for Sale
Mar 9, 2022
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: Jodi Fitzgerald Office: Fitzgerald & Associates
Previous Transaction - MLS #71249865
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 18, 2011
$370,000
MLS #71249865

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 31, 2023 Sold $1,837,000
Mar 9, 2022 New Listing Added $699,900
Aug 18, 2011 Sold $370,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
12 days
Price per Sq Ft
$291

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2022 $7,289 $546,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,289
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$546,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jodi Fitzgerald
Listing Office Fitzgerald & Associates
Agent MLS ID B0562510
Office MLS ID B21201
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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