78 Cross Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$280,000
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
9,999
Sq Ft
$28
Price/Sq Ft
0.35
Acres
1935
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Single Family Residence
Type
3
Days on Market
Sold 2000 Listed Oct 27, 2000 • MLS# 30456902 Copied! • Updated Dec 1, 2000

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $269,900
Final Sale Price: $280,000
Difference: +$10,100 (+3.7%)
Performance Metrics
103.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
3
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $27
Sale $/sq ft: $28
This property sold for $28 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 3 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

About this home

CHARMING 5 RM CAPE; 2BR; 1.5 BTH GREAT CONDITION; SCREENED PORCH; 1C GAR; LARGE YARD; GLEAMING HW; SEC. SYS; UPDATED ELEC. WASHER/DRYER REFRIG/CURTAIN & RODS IN DR/LR NEG. AGENT TO ACCOMPANY BUYER TO RECEIVE COMP.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

73%
Price Range
4
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73590410
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 14, 2026
$999,900
MLS #73590410 - Active
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Sold
Nov 30, 2000
$280,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 4
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Listed for Sale
Oct 27, 2000
$269,900
Original listing
Agent: Sumi Sinnatamby Office: Boardwalk Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2000 $2,812 $190,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$2,812
Tax Year 2000
HOA Fee
$0
Per month
Assessed Value
$190,100

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1935
Living Area 9,999 sq ft
Lot Size 0.35 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Bulkhead
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Porch - Enclosed
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $2,812
Assessed Value $190,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures None
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color WHITE
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 4 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1935
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
9,999 sq ft
Total Rooms
5

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features:
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Laundry: In Basement
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1935
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Hot Water
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage: 0.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities:
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+
Joshua Eaton School
0.6 mi | #83 of 825 | Score: 60.1
Improved 44 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
401 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.4 mi | #155 of 825 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 79 spots from last year
-1.4 below state avg
368 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
1.5 mi
100 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Birch Meadow School
1.8 mi | #256 of 825 | Score: 52.2
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-6 below state avg
346 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.9 mi | #92 of 825 | Score: 59.7
Improved 20 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
400 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.8 mi | #270 of 825 | Score: 51.7
Dropped 187 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
231 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
1.0 mi | #63 of 352 | Score: 54.6
Dropped 27 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
533 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.7 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
417 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.8 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.5 mi | #63 of 346 | Score: 65.6
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+7.4 above state avg
1,066 students Moderate
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

78 Cross Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Sumi Sinnatamby
Listing Office Boardwalk Real Estate
Office Phone 781-944-7820
Agent MLS ID B0661874
Office MLS ID B30601
Listing Data Updated Dec 1, 2000 2:29 PM EST
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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