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89 Grove St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$435,000
Est. $2,855/month
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,224
Sq Ft
$355
Price/Sq Ft
0.37
Acres
1950
Year Built
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 1, 2016 • MLS# 72014720 Copied!

About this home

Fall in LOVE with this Classic and Charming Cape Style Home complete with Central Air, Formal Dining Room, Large Front to Back Living Room with Fireplace and Built-Ins and Filled Tons with Period Details! Located in the Birch Meadow Park Neighborhood you will find Beautiful Hardwood Floors, Arched Doorways, a Front to Back Knotty Pine 3 Season Sun Room, an Eat-In Kitchen and a Fabulous Deck Overlooking a Large Expansive Yard just Perfect for Entertaining! There are 2 Full Baths and 2 Bedrooms and a 200 AMP Electrical Service. The Large 29 x 22 Basement with Laundry and Walk-Out to Yard Offers loads of storage and could be the perfect way to build equity while updating for additional finished space!

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner CARPENTER SHAWN
Mailing Address 89 GROVE STREET, READING, MA, 01867

Land Use

Use Code 101
Description Single Family
Zoning S15
Style CAPE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $718,300
Tax Rate $12.38 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,893
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($115)
Estimated Annual Tax $9,007

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $461,300 $257,000 $718,300

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 10, 2021 $575,000 79116/61

Municipal Context: READING

Median Home Value $665,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,230
Residential Tax Rate $12.38/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex
Match: geocode_proximity (89.8% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,224 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $394,000
Final Sale Price: $435,000
Difference: +$41,000 (+10.4%)
Performance Metrics
110.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $322
Sale $/sq ft: $355
This property sold for $355 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$355/sq ft
Area Average
$470/sq ft
Difference
24.5%

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

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,224 sq ft
Lot Size 0.37 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Walk-out Access
Laundry None
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,461
Assessed Value $376,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access

Location

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Neighborhood

89 Grove St, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

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

3 schools
A-
Birch Meadow School
0.3 mi | #240 of 824 | Score: 52.9
Dropped 160 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
359 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
0.5 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.0 mi | #158 of 824 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 82 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
365 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.5 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.1
Improved 32 spots from last year
-0.1 below state avg
405 students Less Diverse
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.9 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.5 mi | #65 of 346 | Score: 65.1
Dropped 5 spots from last year
+6.8 above state avg
1,094 students Less Diverse
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Austin Prep School
0.5 mi
Grades 06-12
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

42.8%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
3
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #72898071
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏷️
Previously Sold
Nov 10, 2021
$575,000
MLS #72898071
Sold
Jul 19, 2016
$435,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Jun 1, 2016
$394,000
Original listing
Agent: Judy Sousa Office: Century 21 Commonwealth
Previous Transaction - MLS #71699886
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 21, 2014
$374,900
MLS #71699886
Previous Transaction - MLS #71396266
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 3, 2012
$329,000
MLS #71396266

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Nov 10, 2021 Sold $575,000
Jun 1, 2016 New Listing Added $394,000
Aug 21, 2014 Sold $374,900
Aug 3, 2012 Sold $329,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$355

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2016 $5,461 $376,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,461
Tax Year 2016
Assessed Value
$376,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Judy Sousa
Listing Office Century 21 Commonwealth
Agent MLS ID BB804759
Office MLS ID BB6003
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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