$750,000
SOLD APR 1, 2025

12 Edwin St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,679 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$447 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Joshua Eaton Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2025

Amazing opportunity is found in this well-loved Cape style home centrally located at the head of a cul-de-sac. This home has been owned by the same family for over 50 years and was the center of many happy times with family and neighbors. Situated less than 1/4 mile from the commuter rail and minutes to downtown. An abundance of natural light fills this lovely home. The spacious first level offers open concept kitchen/living/dining room, large family room, office, one bedroom and a full bath. Second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bath. This home presents a great chance to achieve home ownership in Reading. The heated basement is ready to be finished for additional living space. The excellent school system, fabulous athletic programs, a beautiful newer library, the active and vibrant community are a few of the many reasons that make Reading one of the most desirable towns on the North Shore. Very easy to show. Make your appointment today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Ann Quinn

Wilson Wolfe Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Erica Antonio

Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

Keller Williams Boston MetroWest

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,360

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,679 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Storm Doors
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Concrete
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

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

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Call Supt. Elementary And Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Rain Gutters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 282
  • Assessor Parcel Number 732834

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,360

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting, Closet, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Office
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 165
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 108
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 140
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 240
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Exterior Access
  • Room Family Room Area: 285
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Area: 140
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 81
  • Room Office Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1679
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1679
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: B61601
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 431.75
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 446.69
  • MAIN SO: AN5720

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Frontage Length: 80
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace(s)
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 732834
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11682
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 124
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8360
  • Tax Book Number: 65776
  • Tax Lot: 282
  • Tax Map Number: 16

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Call Supt.
  • Middle Or Junior School: Call Supt.

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
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $750,000 +3.5% $447 / Sq Ft
02/18/2025 02/18/25 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2025 02/12/25 For Sale $724,900 -- $432 / 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 $8,360 $734,000 $421,500 $312,500
2024 $8,090 $690,300 $396,400 $293,900
2023 $7,932 $630,000 $361,800 $268,200
2022 $7,302 $547,800 $314,600 $233,200
2021 $6,011 $500,900 $288,200 $212,700
2020 $6,650 $476,700 $274,300 $202,400
2019 $13,134 $454,500 $261,500 $193,000
2018 $5,889 $424,600 $244,300 $180,300
2017 $5,667 $403,900 $232,400 $171,500
2016 $5,271 $363,500 $219,700 $143,800
2015 $5,088 $346,100 $209,200 $136,900
2014 $4,858 $329,600 $199,200 $130,400
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73334611

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000016-000000-000282