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89 Woburn Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$425,000
Est. $2,891/month
5
Beds
2
Baths
3,153
Sq Ft
$135
Price/Sq Ft
0.23
Acres
1802
Year Built
154
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2013 • MLS# 71589180 Copied!

About this home

Character and potential abound! Distinctive, spacious "Carter Mansion" offers unique investment/renovation opportunities in a superb in-town location. Italianate in style, w/Federal origins, this National Register of Historic Places-listed home features an inviting front porch, lovely original architectural details and generous light-filled living spaces. Situated on a large corner lot w/2-car garage and yard to relax/entertain/garden. The 6rm/3br first flr unit features a gracious LR w/handsome marble fireplace mantel and bay window, separate DR, large eat-in kitchen and full bath. The 5rm/2br second flr unit includes an impressive hallway w/bay wndw and period staircase railing, LR, kitchen w/adjacent breakfast room or office and full bath. Hardwood floors on both levels, Pella replacement windows on 2nd fl (except kit), 2010 porch and garage roofs, large walk-up attic for storage/expansion. So convenient - one block from MBTA train, easy access to I93 and 128/95. Being sold "as is".

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Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1802
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
3,153 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
2
Levels
2

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $479,000
Final Sale Price: $425,000
Difference: $54,000 (-11.3%)
Performance Metrics
88.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
154
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $152
Sale $/sq ft: $135
This property sold for $135 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.3% below the original asking price.

At 154 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Year Built 1802
Living Area 3,153 sq ft
Lot Size 0.23 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Steam, Oil, Unit Control
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 4
Basement Full, Interior Entry
Laundry Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Walk-up Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room

Exterior

Construction Frame, Post & Beam
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $6,509
Assessed Value $441,600

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Walk-Up Attic, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room
Windows: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement: Full, Interior Entry
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1802
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Post & Beam
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Stone
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Oil, Unit Control
Cooling:
Hot Water: Oil, Natural Gas, Tank, Tankless
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage: 99.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

89 Woburn Street, 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

6 schools
A
Joshua Eaton School
0.7 mi | #93 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 34 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
388 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
0.8 mi
116 students Moderate
Grades PK
A
Alice M Barrows School
0.9 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
A-
Birch Meadow School
1.1 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
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.6 mi | #94 of 824 | Score: 59.7
Improved 18 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
406 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.1 mi | #275 of 824 | Score: 51.6
Dropped 192 spots from last year
-6.6 below state avg
236 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.4 mi | #62 of 352 | Score: 54.7
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
467 students Moderate
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.1 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
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.8 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
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

51.7%
Price Range
179
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #71790595
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Previously Sold
May 29, 2015
$880,000
MLS #71790595
Sold
Mar 31, 2014
$425,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 179
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Listed for Sale
Sep 26, 2013
$479,000
Original listing
Office: Waterfield Sotheby's International Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 29, 2015 Sold $880,000
Sep 26, 2013 New Listing Added $479,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
154 days
Price per Sq Ft
$135

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2014 $6,509 $441,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,509
Tax Year 2014
Assessed Value
$441,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Laura P. McCaughey
Listing Office Waterfield Sotheby's International Realty
Agent MLS ID B8001189
Office MLS ID BB5823
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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