81 Walnut St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

$845,000

Beds

Baths

2,480

Sq Ft

$341

Price/Sq Ft

0.35

Acres

1969

Year Built

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Sep 5, 2024 • MLS# 73285994 Copied! • Updated Oct 23, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $859,900

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $845,000
                        

Difference: $14,900 (-1.7%)

Performance Metrics

98.3%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $347

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $341
                        

This property sold for $341 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.7% below the original asking price.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$341/sq ft

Area Median

$525/sq ft

Difference

35.1%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Bring this wonderful home back to its glory! Spacious colonial with an oversized farmers porch situated perfectly on a corner lot. Eat in kitchen with upgraded countertops, front to back living room, leading to enclosed porch, dedicated dining room, bedroom, full bath and office on the first floor. Large bedrooms and 2 full baths on the second floor. Full basement provides expansion potential with walkout to the back yard. Two car garage and mature plants add to the appeal. Home needs work and will not qualify for FHA or VA financing. Must be in MLS for a minimum of 10 days before offer review.

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Property History

Market Insights

40.5%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73326771

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🏷️

Previously Sold

Feb 28, 2025

$1,420,000

MLS #73326771

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✓

Sold

Oct 23, 2024

$845,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 18

🏠

Listed for Sale

Sep 5, 2024

$859,900

Original listing

Agent: Kimberly Dowling Office: Vylla Home

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
02/28/2025	🏷️ Previously Sold	$1,420,000	-	-	MLS #73326771
10/23/2024	✓ Sold	$845,000	-	-	Property sold
09/05/2024	🏠 Listed for Sale	$859,900	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2024	$10,561	$901,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$10,561

Tax Year 2024

Assessed Value

$901,100

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1969

Living Area 2,480 sq ft

Lot Size 0.35 acres

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Oil

Cooling Other

Flooring None

Appliances None

Fireplace None

Fireplaces 2

Basement Full, Walk-out Access

Laundry In Basement

Features Home Office

Exterior

Construction None

Architecture Colonial

Roof None

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Under, Paved Drive, Paved

Total Spaces 8

Utilities

Electric None

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,561

Assessed Value $901,100

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Seller Has Never Lived In Property. Buyer/ Buyer Agent Responsible For Smoke Cert And Obtaining Final Reads. Property Must Be Listed In Mls For A Minimum Of 10 Days Before Offers Will Be Reviewed. Offer Docs To Be Fully Executed And Returned To Seller Within 48 Hours. No Changes. No Addendums.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Public Record

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 18 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1969

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Living Area

2,480 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:

Appliances:

Interior Features: Home Office

Windows:

Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

Laundry: In Basement

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1969

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials:

Roof:

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Cooling: Other

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch:

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Corner Lot

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 8

Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type:

Community Amenities:

Nearby Schools

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Location

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Neighborhood

81 Walnut St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kimberly Dowling

Listing Office Vylla Home

Office Phone 617-877-6033

Agent MLS ID CT001990

Office MLS ID AN5137

Listing Data Updated Oct 23, 2024 2:25 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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