Seller's Agent in 2024
Jodi Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald & Associates
(781) 439-1856
18 in this area
105 Total Sales
149 Forest St Reading, MA 01867
Estimated Value: $695,000 - $747,420
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,372
Sq Ft
$518/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
- Screened Porch
- Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Fenced Yard
About This Home
As of July 2024Nestled in the Birch Meadow area - this petite size Colonial is seeking a new owner!! Fireplace living room with a large picture window allowing in the afternoon sunlight. Dining room has sliders leading to a screened in porch - overlooking the fenced in back yard with a shed. Great size kitchen with stainless appliances. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms with hardwood under the carpeting and a full bath. Full basement with laundry hook up. Title V is in the process of being obtained! This house provides you with very close proximity to the YMCA and all the wonderful attributes of the Birch Meadow neighborhood. Convenient to Routes 28/129/93/95 and approximately 1.5 miles to the commuter rail in to Boston. Quick close is possible! Be in for the summer!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,584
Year Built
- Built in 1971
Lot Details
- 10,149 Sq Ft Lot
- Near Conservation Area
- Fenced Yard
- Fenced
- Property is zoned S15
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Carport
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,372 Sq Ft Home
- Insulated Windows
- Picture Window
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Screened Porch
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Laundry in Basement
Schools
- Ask Supt Elementary School
- Coolidge Middle School
- Reading High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- 1 Cooling Zone
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- Gas Water Heater
- Sewer Inspection Required for Sale
- Private Sewer
Additional Features
- Outdoor Storage
- Property is near schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:033.000000190.0,736818
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Birch Meadow Subdivision
Recreation
- Park
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 30, 1989
Sold by
Yeomans Gerald N
Bought by
Pfeifer Robert A
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
10.63%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfeifer Robert A | $185,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Balser Christopher | $639,900 | |
| Closed | Balser Christopher | $639,900 | |
| Closed | Pfeifer Heidi L | $243,163 | |
| Closed | Pfeifer Robert A | $180,000 | |
| Closed | Pfeifer Robert A | $112,000 | |
| Closed | Pfeifer Robert A | $18,000 | |
| Closed | Pfeifer Robert A | $118,000 | |
| Closed | Pfeifer Robert A | $120,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/29/2024 07/29/24 | Sold | $679,900 | 0.0% | $496 / Sq Ft |
| 06/25/2024 06/25/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/20/2024 06/20/24 | For Sale | $679,900 | -- | $496 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $8,684 | $762,400 | $482,500 | $279,900 |
| 2024 | $8,584 | $732,400 | $463,500 | $268,900 |
| 2023 | $8,314 | $660,400 | $417,900 | $242,500 |
| 2022 | $8,003 | $600,400 | $379,900 | $220,500 |
| 2021 | $17,167 | $575,500 | $364,000 | $211,500 |
| 2020 | $7,640 | $547,700 | $346,400 | $201,300 |
| 2019 | $7,424 | $521,700 | $330,000 | $191,700 |
| 2018 | $11,326 | $492,100 | $311,200 | $180,900 |
| 2017 | $6,513 | $464,200 | $293,600 | $170,600 |
| 2016 | $6,149 | $424,100 | $263,000 | $161,100 |
| 2015 | $5,762 | $392,000 | $243,100 | $148,900 |
| 2014 | $5,584 | $378,800 | $234,900 | $143,900 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jodi Fitzgerald
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Elizabeth Bain
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Elizabeth Bain
Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
(508) 954-1935
2 in this area
235 Total Sales
Map
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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73255581
APN: READ-000033-000000-000190
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