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96 West St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$700,000
Est. $3,726/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,384
Sq Ft
$506
Price/Sq Ft
0.19
Acres
1941
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
16
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73354113

About this home

Home Sweet Adorable Home! Updated and immaculate 2 bed Cape located on a sunny corner lot w/a fully fenced backyard, garage, makerspace + shed. Stylish stainless steel kitchen featuring quality cabinets and appliances opens via the breakfast bar into the full sized, wainscotted dining room. Large living room with working fireplace and 3 brilliant exposures completes the 1st floor Upstairs are 2 perfect bedrooms and an updated full bath. Gleaming hardwood floors and crown moldings abound, as do closets.There's a casual family room downstairs, and the other side of the basement houses the utilities, a full sized washer/dryer, storage+a bulkhead walkout. Established landscaping ensures that your front yard is bursting with blooming plants and your expansive back yard w/huge deck is fully fenced for kids+dogs(+ cookouts) Full sized garage has been customized to include a maker space, and the side entrances are inside the fence and fully covered. Shown by appoinment-there are NO open houses

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $649,000
Final Sale Price: $700,000
Difference: +$51,000 (+7.9%)
Performance Metrics
107.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
16
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $469
Sale $/sq ft: $506
This property sold for $506 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.9% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 16 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1941
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,384 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Hardwood
Heating
Central, Steam, Oil
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
1
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry Features
In Basement
Basement Details
Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Door Features
Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter, Block
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Has Spa
No
View
Scenic View(s)
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.19 acres
Lot Size
8,420 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1900
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type
Paved
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Deeded, Driveway, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$7,566
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$664,300
Parcel Number
M:010.000000157.0,731820
Zoning
S15

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No

Location

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Neighborhood

96 West St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Barrows
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Parker
Rating information coming soon

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $631
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

7.3%
Price Range
19
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Apr 24, 2025
$700,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 19
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Listed for Sale
Apr 3, 2025
$649,000
Original listing
Agent: Mary Hennessey Office: Mary Hennessey R.E.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 3, 2025 New Listing Added $649,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
16 days
Price per Sq Ft
$506

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $7,566 $664,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,566
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$664,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Mary Hennessey
Listing Office Mary Hennessey R.E.
Agent MLS ID CN203010
Office MLS ID AN8234

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