$895,000
SOLD APR 7, 2017

15 Bishops Way North Reading, MA 01864

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,729 Sq Ft
2.76 Acres

Recently Sold

$240 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

163 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • 2.76 Acre Lot
  • Colonial Architecture
  • J Turner Hood Rated A-
  • Custom Closet System
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of November 2023

Spacious & grand center-entrance Colonial overlooking 2.7 acres in highly desirable Castle Estates. Ideal layout for entertaining & family living, this home is the perfect blend of modern living & classic New England character. Encompassed by windows & boasting 9 foot + ceilings, the huge main level w/hardwood floors includes gorgeous kitchen w/cherry cabinets /oversized island /SS appliances /blk granite counters /double ovens overlooking huge deck with screened-in gazebo, plush & professionally irrigated large yard & serene woods. Kitchen leads to exceptional open familyroom w/woodburning FP /pillar built-in cabinets & surround sound. French doors open to beautiful dining room w/architectural details including coffered ceiling & chair rails. Incredibly bright sunroom, perfect study & living room complete 1st floor. Master Suite includes tray ceiling with his/her closets & large bath w/jacuzzi tub. Expansive finished lower level includes gym & office w/custom storage /desks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Coyne

True North Realty Listed on: 10/18/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Huang Team

Ivy Gate Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,440

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 2.76 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RD

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,729 Sq Ft Home
  • Wired For Sound
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room with Study Area
  • Home Gym

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Marble
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Gazebo
  • Outdoor Storage

Schools

  • J. Turner Hood Elementary School
  • North Reading Middle School
  • North Reading High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 220 Volts
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:66P:059,721188

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Castle Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,440

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: Castle Estates
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Cable Hookup, Sun Room, Study, Exercise Room, Home Office, Bonus Room, Wired for Sound
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Countertop Range,Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, French Doors
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 195
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 42
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 84
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Flooring - Marble, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 136
  • Room Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 182
  • Room Family Room Level: Main
  • Room Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 462
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 434
  • Laundry Features: French Doors, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 195
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Area: 273
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access
  • Living Area: 3729
  • Spa YN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2670
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 248.06
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 240.01
  • MAIN SO: AN1129

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Bike Path, Conservation Area, Public School

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:66P:059,721188
  • Zoning: RD
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.76
  • Lot Size Area: 2.76
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 120225.599999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 120226
  • PAGE: 207

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: 15440
  • Tax Book Number: 68075

MLS Schools

  • High School: North Reading
  • Elementary School: J. Turner Hood
  • Middle Or Junior School: North Reading

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2021
Sold by
Han Chengzhi
Bought by
Han Xianyi
Current Estimated Value
$1,503,999

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 23, 2016
Sold by
Twomey Paul T and Us Bank Na Tr
Bought by
Platinum Group Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$653,750
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2005
Sold by
Wood Kevin A and Wood Tracey A
Bought by
Twomey Paula and Twomey Robert H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$665,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 1996
Sold by
Forest Park Est Inc
Bought by
Wood Kevin A and Wood Tracey A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$363,200
Interest Rate
8.26%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Foreclosure Deed $805,000 --
Deed $950,000 --
Deed $454,324 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $929,493 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $150,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $940,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $653,750 Commercial
Previous Owner $191,180 No Value Available
Previous Owner $665,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $190,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $333,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $359,400 No Value Available
Previous Owner $367,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $363,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $45,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/06/2023 11/06/23 Sold $1,175,000 -9.6% $272 / Sq Ft
10/07/2023 10/07/23 Pending -- -- --
09/22/2023 09/22/23 Price Changed $1,299,900 -3.7% $301 / Sq Ft
08/12/2023 08/12/23 Price Changed $1,349,900 -5.6% $312 / Sq Ft
08/12/2023 08/12/23 For Sale $1,429,999 +21.7% $331 / Sq Ft
07/27/2023 07/27/23 Off Market $1,175,000 -- --
07/20/2023 07/20/23 Price Changed $1,429,999 -3.4% $331 / Sq Ft
06/08/2023 06/08/23 For Sale $1,480,000 +65.4% $342 / Sq Ft
04/07/2017 04/07/17 Sold $895,000 -3.2% $240 / Sq Ft
03/30/2017 03/30/17 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2017 03/28/17 For Sale $925,000 0.0% $248 / Sq Ft
03/20/2017 03/20/17 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2017 01/04/17 Price Changed $925,000 -1.1% $248 / Sq Ft
10/18/2016 10/18/16 For Sale $935,000 -- $251 / 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 $17,865 $1,367,900 $533,200 $834,700
2024 $18,464 $1,397,700 $483,200 $914,500
2023 $19,112 $1,366,100 $470,100 $896,000
2022 $17,793 $1,186,200 $426,600 $759,600
2021 $17,565 $1,123,800 $386,600 $737,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72082597

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NREA-000066-000000-000059