FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
5 Locust St, North Reading MA 01864
North Reading, MA 01864
$970,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,199,000
Final Sale Price:
$970,000
Difference:
$229,000 (-19.1%)
Performance Metrics
80.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
57
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$307
Sale $/sq ft:
$248
This property sold for $248 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 19.1% below the original asking price.
The property spent 57 days on market before selling.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$248/sq ft
Area Median
$520/sq ft
Difference
52.3%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
OH Sat 12:30-2 and Sun 11-12:30. Lovely modern cape home with 4 large bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and finished basement with lots of flex space options on oversized private lot. Enter a open concept living room with fireplace and dining room with sliding doors that lead to a large deck overlooking the beautiful grounds.The first floor also consists of the kitchen, full bathroom and office that could be used as a first floor bedroom option. A sun-filled family room leads to a screened in porch where you will enjoy additional living and dining space most of the year! The breezeway makes a perfect large mud room directly off the side entry garage. Upstairs has a lovely primary suite with walk-in closet and huge bathroom. Three more large bedrooms, another full bathroom, an additional separate half bathroom, and laundry complete the second floor. The finished walk-out basement offers tantalizing options for another living space with 3 separate rooms, a large den, a full bathroom, and laundry.
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Property History
Market Insights
11.8%
Price Range
58
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73565865
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Aug 19, 2026
$1,100,000
MLS #73565865 - Active
Sold
Jul 3, 2024
$970,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 58
Listed for Sale
Apr 3, 2024
$999,021
Original listing
Agent: Kimberly O'Neil Mara
Office: Century 21 North East
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,100,000 | - | - | MLS #73565865 - Active |
| 07/03/2024 | ✓ Sold | $970,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 04/03/2024 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $999,021 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,657 | $958,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$12,657
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$958,100
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1994
Living Area
3,906 sq ft
Lot Size
2.79 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
9
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil, Electric
Cooling
Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
Flooring
Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances
Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry
Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
Closet, Bathroom - Full, Home Office, Bathroom, Game Room, Den, Exercise Room, Office
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Features
Porch - Screened, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Screened, Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Garage Faces Side, Off Street
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Water
Well, Private
Sewer
Private Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$12,657
Assessed Value
$958,100
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Yellow
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
58 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1994
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,906 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,First
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access
LevelMain,First
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelMain
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelMain,First
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchScreened, Patio
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:
Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances:
Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Closet, Bathroom - Full, Home Office, Bathroom, Game Room, Den, Exercise Room, Office
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry:
Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape
Year Built:
1994
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Heat Pump, Oil, Electric
Heating Zones:
7
Cooling:
Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
Cooling Zones:
7
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Well, Private
Sewer:
Private Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Porch - Screened, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch:
Screened, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Wooded
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Attached, Garage Faces Side, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access
Nearby Schools
School District
North Reading School District local
A
School Safety
2024-25
0.0%
Very Low (Safest)
0.4%
In-School
5.5% below state avg
Elementary Schools
2 schools
A+
J. Turner Hood Elementary School
2.0 mi
|
#67 of 824
|
Score: 61.2
Improved 86 spots from last year
+3 above state avg
416 students
Moderate
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-05
A+
L.D. Batchelder School
2.5 mi
|
#8 of 824
|
Score: 66.6
Improved 22 spots from last year
+8.4 above state avg
462 students
Less Diverse
Rising School
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
1 school
A+
North Reading Middle School
2.1 mi
|
#34 of 352
|
Score: 59.6
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+1.3 above state avg
494 students
Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
1 school
A+
North Reading High School
2.1 mi
|
#33 of 346
|
Score: 70.1
Dropped 6 spots from last year
+11.9 above state avg
652 students
Less Diverse
21 sports
• 1,615 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
5 Locust St, North Reading MA 01864
North Reading, MA 01864
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Kimberly O'Neil Mara
Agent MLS ID
B8000844
Office MLS ID
AN4352
Listing Data Updated
Jul 9, 2024 9:00 AM EDT
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