$665,000
SOLD DEC 30, 2024

1005 Main St Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,065 Sq Ft
10,559 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$624 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Custom Closet System
  • Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome Home! This is your chance to own a move-in ready home in the Birch Meadow area of Reading. W/ 3 beds and 1 bath, this lovely home is just waiting for its new owners. Step inside to an open concept living room w/ beautifully refinished hardwood floors and an abundance of natural light, complemented by recessed lighting throughout. The refreshed kitchen features quartz countertops, backsplash, and a new dishwasher. The kitchen has been opened to the dining room, creating a bright and open feel. Three generous sized bedrooms and full bath allowing for one level living. Fresh paint and new custom doors can be found throughout the home. The spacious basement offers high ceilings and plenty of potential for expansion, w/ walk-out access to a level backyard that’s perfect for entertaining. All this, plus a location close to all Reading's Birch schools, High school, parks, downtown, the commuter rail, shopping, restaurants, and major highway. See feature sheet for all updates.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cody Rogers

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Santucci

True North Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,979

Year Built

  • Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,559 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,065 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Custom Closet System
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Killam Elementary School
  • Reading Middle School
  • Reading High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:033.000000169.0,736461

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Meadow Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,979

Year Built

Built in 1958 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Meadow
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 110
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 110
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Main,First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 137
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 99
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Area: 912
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 220
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1065
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 581.22
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 624.41
  • MAIN SO: AN2670

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Other
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:033.000000169.0,736461
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10559
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 57
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6979
  • Tax Book Number: 82393

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Reading High
  • Elementary School: Killam
  • Middle Or Junior School: Reading Middle

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/30/2024 12/30/24 Sold $665,000 +7.4% $624 / Sq Ft
11/18/2024 11/18/24 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 For Sale $619,000 +16.4% $581 / Sq Ft
01/12/2024 01/12/24 Sold $532,000 +6.4% $517 / Sq Ft
12/12/2023 12/12/23 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2023 12/06/23 For Sale $499,900 -- $485 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,918 $607,400 $384,400 $223,000
2024 $6,979 $595,500 $376,800 $218,700
2023 $6,689 $531,300 $336,100 $195,200
2022 $6,354 $476,700 $301,500 $175,200
2021 $5,781 $418,600 $261,800 $156,800
2020 $8,205 $401,100 $250,800 $150,300
2019 $5,433 $381,800 $238,700 $143,100
2018 $7,407 $374,800 $234,300 $140,500
2017 $4,939 $352,000 $220,000 $132,000
2016 $4,855 $334,800 $217,700 $117,100
2015 $4,689 $319,000 $207,400 $111,600
2014 $4,479 $303,900 $197,500 $106,400
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $615,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $615,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $425,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $159,950 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $172,000 --
Deed $168,400 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73312599

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000033-000000-000169