NOT LISTED FOR SALE

125 Grove St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $1,010,000 - $1,355,204

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,220 Sq Ft
$516/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 07, 2016

Last sale price $680,000 $306 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,417/month

88 Days on Market

About This Home

As of March 2016

This one-of-a-kind Craftsman house sits on over an acre of land, creating your own private wooded oasis. On the market for only the second time in its hundred year history, it features period details such as French doors, built-ins and original gumwood trim. Newly updated kitchen and bathrooms, all new electrical wiring, newer roof, newer windows, heating system and hot water heater complete the blend of old and modern. Move right in and enjoy!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Hardin

True North Realty Listed on: 10/02/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Rocha

Residential Realty Group

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 2, 2015
Closed on
Mar 7, 2016
Sold by
Bell Jeffrey D and Bell Shawna L
Bought by
Messing Christopher and Messing Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Hardin
True North Realty
Buyer's Agent
Christine Rocha
Residential Realty Group
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.84%
Current Estimated Value
$1,146,301

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$466,301
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.69%
Original Mortgage
$410,000
Interest Rate
3.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2009
Sold by
Merrill John H
Bought by
Bell Jeffrey D and Bell Ka Shawna L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,600
Interest Rate
5.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Messing Christopher $680,000 --
Bell Jeffrey D $484,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Messing Christopher $150,000
Open Messing Christopher $370,000
Closed Messing Christopher $410,000
Closed Messing Christopher $70,000
Previous Owner Bell Jeffrey D $35,000
Previous Owner Bell Jeffrey D $398,000
Previous Owner Bell Jeffrey D $430,000
Previous Owner Bell Jeffrey D $435,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/07/2016 03/07/16 Sold $680,000 -2.8% $306 / Sq Ft
12/29/2015 12/29/15 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2015 10/02/15 For Sale $699,900 -- $315 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $12,674 $1,112,700 $579,100 $533,600
2024 $12,651 $1,079,400 $561,600 $517,800
2023 $11,859 $941,900 $489,200 $452,700
2022 $11,277 $846,000 $438,700 $407,300
2021 $6,446 $788,400 $421,900 $366,500
2020 $9,175 $772,700 $413,400 $359,300
2019 $9,453 $664,300 $393,800 $270,500
2018 $5,608 $621,000 $367,700 $253,300
2017 $7,767 $591,200 $351,600 $239,600
2016 $8,042 $554,600 $335,300 $219,300
2015 $7,546 $513,300 $309,800 $203,500
2014 $7,292 $494,700 $299,300 $195,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71913522

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000032-000000-000191