NOT LISTED FOR SALE

13 Forest St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $707,000 - $873,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,666 Sq Ft
$490/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 10, 2023

Last sale price $820,000 $492 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $5,013/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of August 2023

A beautifully RENOVATED home located in the highly desired BIRCH MEADOW neighborhood! HUGE updated kitchen/dining area with new hardwood floors, new STAINLESS APPLIANCES, new cabinets, and new QUARTZ counters with a large island. New or refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint inside and out! New HVAC system with Ecobee thermostat, new windows, new roof and gutters, nothing left for you to do! Large master bedroom has 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS. 2 other bedrooms and a full bathroom complete the upstairs. Downstairs includes a cozy spacious living room, a large renovated full bathroom and a bonus room/gym/office with a separate entrance that leads out to a beautifully manicured lawn sitting on your .4 acre lot. Basement provides additional space for workshop, storage & more. Sit and relax on the renovated front farmer's porch! Walking distance to every school you'll ever need and a short walk to the restaurants and shops in downtown Reading! Commuter Rail nearby as well.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Howard Rock

Rock Real Estate Listed on: 06/14/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Ryan Wilson

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,280

Year Built

  • Built in 1870 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.38 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned S20

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,666 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Time of Use Meter
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Schools

  • Birch Meadow Elementary School
  • Coolidge Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:039.000000136.0,736892

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,280

Year Built

Built in 1870 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Bonus Room, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1666
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN0857
  • MAIN SO: BB5522
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • 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, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 150 Amp Service, Time of Use Meter
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:039.000000136.0,736892
  • Zoning: S20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.38
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16347
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7280

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Birch Meadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2005
Sold by
Parsons Virginia F
Bought by
Parsons Estate Plng T and Parsons
Current Estimated Value
$816,398
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Parsons Estate Plng T -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Sold $820,000 +2.6% $492 / Sq Ft
06/20/2023 06/20/23 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2023 06/14/23 For Sale $799,000 +68.6% $480 / Sq Ft
07/09/2020 07/09/20 Sold $474,000 -5.2% $285 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/11/2020 06/11/20 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2020 06/05/20 For Sale $499,999 -- $300 / 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 $8,814 $773,800 $505,900 $267,900
2024 $7,808 $666,200 $486,000 $180,200
2023 $7,563 $600,700 $438,200 $162,500
2022 $7,280 $546,100 $398,300 $147,800
2021 $7,359 $532,900 $381,700 $151,200
2020 $7,265 $520,800 $363,200 $157,600
2019 $7,061 $496,200 $346,000 $150,200
2018 $6,490 $467,900 $326,300 $141,600
2017 $6,688 $476,700 $307,800 $168,900
2016 $6,219 $428,900 $275,800 $153,100
2015 $5,827 $396,400 $254,900 $141,500
2014 $5,644 $382,900 $246,200 $136,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73124738

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000039-000000-000136