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81 John St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$655,000
Est. $3,486/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,032
Sq Ft
$635
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1924
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
39
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73289178

About this home

AMAZING LOCATION!!!! RARE opportunity to live in beautiful Reading for under 700,000! Completely updated one level living! Open concept! Great home for first time buyers,change in lifestyle buyers or down sizers wanting one level living! 2 large bedrooms with bonus rooms off each bedroom. Either bedroom could be the main bedroom. 9 foot ceilings throughout! Central AC, Gas, 2022 appliances, flat lot, great yard, larger driveway, large deck off the back with large storage shed in yard! Condo alternative with no HOA fees or restrictions for you or your pets! Minutes from Starbucks, Sushi, Market Basket, Stop & Shop, Restaurants, Commuter Rail to Boston RTES 95/93 and all wonderful Reading has to offer!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $699,000
Final Sale Price: $655,000
Difference: $44,000 (-6.3%)
Performance Metrics
93.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
39
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $677
Sale $/sq ft: $635
This property sold for $635 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.3% below the original asking price.

The property spent 39 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1924
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,032 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Interior Features

Flooring
Laminate
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Home Office, Bonus Room
Laundry Features
In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
Accessibility Features
No

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Block
Exterior Features
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood, Storage
Patio/Porch Features
Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Wood
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.15 acres
Lot Size
6,373 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1500
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Off Street

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
100 Amp Service

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$6,534
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$557,500
Parcel Number
M:017.000000203.0,733360
Zoning
S15

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Bonus room is three season with no heat. Can be added.
Listing Terms
Contract

Location

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Neighborhood

81 John St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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Schools

Middle School
Coolidge
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High School
Rmhs
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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $545
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

2.1%
Price Range
40
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Nov 25, 2024
$655,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 40
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Listed for Sale
Sep 12, 2024
$669,000
Original listing
Agent: Eric Doherty Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 12, 2024 New Listing Added $669,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
39 days
Price per Sq Ft
$635

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $6,534 $557,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,534
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$557,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Eric Doherty
Listing Office Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Agent MLS ID CN207756
Office MLS ID AN4881

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