FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
199 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
$375,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$399,900
Final Sale Price:
$375,000
Difference:
$24,900 (-6.2%)
Performance Metrics
93.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$507
Sale $/sq ft:
$475
This property sold for $475 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 6.2% below the original asking price.
With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 8 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$475/sq ft
Area Median
$436/sq ft
Difference
+8.8%
This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.
About this home
Excellent opportunity to own a home in the desirable Birch Meadow district. Located close to the YMCA, elementary, middle and high school with easy access to the commuter rail, bus and all major highways. This home offers a spacious living room with a vaulted ceiling, two bedrooms ( one currently used as a dining room) kitchen, one full bath, a large yard and plenty of off street parking. A great Condo alternative.
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Property History
Market Insights
74.1%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73204293
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Previously Sold
Apr 1, 2024
$1,450,000
MLS #73204293
Sold
Dec 8, 2022
$375,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
Listed for Sale
Oct 14, 2022
$399,900
Original listing
Agent: Sumi Sinnatamby
Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2024 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,450,000 | - | - | MLS #73204293 |
| 12/08/2022 | ✓ Sold | $375,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 10/14/2022 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $399,900 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5,973 | $448 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$5,973
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$448
Facts & Features
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1915
Living Area
789 sq ft
Lot Size
0.21 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
None
Flooring
Vinyl, Carpet, Pine
Appliances
Range, Range Hood
Fireplace
None
Basement
Unfinished
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Ranch
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck
Parking
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$5,973
Assessed Value
$448
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Seller Has Not Lived At The Property.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
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
1915
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
789 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Dimensions9 x 11
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl
LevelFirst
Dimensions15.9 x 8.6
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
Dimensions13.5 x 17.8
FeaturesCeiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
Dimensions12.4 x 11.5
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Laminate
LevelFirst
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck
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:
Vinyl, Carpet, Pine
Appliances:
Range, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Unfinished
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Ranch
Year Built:
1915
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Oil
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck
Patio & Porch:
Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street
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-
Birch Meadow School
0.2 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
0.5 mi
116 students
Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.0 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
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.3 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
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.4 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
Joshua Eaton School
1.8 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
Middle Schools
2 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.3 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
1.1 mi
|
#62 of 352
|
Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students
Moderate
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
Austin Prep School
0.8 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.5 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
199 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867
Reading, MA 01867
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Sumi Sinnatamby
Listing Office
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Office Phone
781-942-2199
Agent MLS ID
B0661874
Office MLS ID
AN4881
Listing Data Updated
Dec 9, 2022 11:49 AM EST
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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