199 Forest Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$1,450,000
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,600
Sq Ft
$403
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
2024
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
5
Days on Market
Sold Listed Feb 21, 2024 • MLS# 73204293 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,399,000
Final Sale Price: $1,450,000
Difference: +$51,000 (+3.6%)
Performance Metrics
103.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $389
Sale $/sq ft: $403
This property sold for $403 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.6% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

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
$403/sq ft
Area Median
$436/sq ft
Difference
7.7%

This property sold near the area median for similar homes.

About this home

New Construction ~ Classic Colonial located in the sought after Birch Meadow District, is within easy distance to the YMCA, elementary, middle & high school plus public transportation.This elegant home offers three finished levels. Fire placed living room, spacious dining room with custom wood work, large eat in kitchen with SS appliances, glass tile, quartz counters and large sliders leading to a patio. The second floor has three spacious bedrooms which includes the large primary bedroom with a walk in closet & bath with double sinks plus the two additional bedrooms and a second full bath.The third floor offers a fourth bedroom and a large bonus room plus a full bath. Additionally, a two car attached garage, hardwood floors on the first & second floors, over sized windows, stylish light fixtures, ample closets, beautiful stone walls, sprinkler system, two laundry connections on both the first and second floor baths & rough plumbing for a future unfinished full bath in the basement.

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Property History

Market Insights

74.1%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Sold
Apr 1, 2024
$1,450,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Feb 21, 2024
$1,399,000
Original listing
Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #73048425
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 8, 2022
$375,000
MLS #73048425

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 2024
Living Area 3,600 sq ft
Lot Size 0.21 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bonus Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 6
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures A Glass Shower Door Will Be Installed In The Second Floor Bath.room Measurements Are For Marketing Purposes Only.
Exclusions All Staging Furniture And Decor.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color White
Sq Ft Source Owner
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 6 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
2024
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,600 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bonus Room, Bathroom
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 2024
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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-
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
M

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
H

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 Apr 1, 2024 7:13 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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