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Seller's Agent in 2019
Marjorie Falla
Leading Edge Real Estate
159 Summer Ave Reading, MA 01867
Estimated Value: $1,066,000 - $1,284,316
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,490
Sq Ft
$338/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Screened Porch
- Central Heating
- Alice M. Barrows Elementary School Rated A-
About This Home
As of September 2019RARE OPPORTUNITY to own one of Reading's most ICONIC Victorian homes which has been HIGHLIGHTED in several Reading historic PUBLICATIONS. Designed by local architect Horace Wadlin, this RICHLY DETAILED, 9 room, 4 bedroom home is a transitional style between QUEEN ANNE and SHINGLE. Beautifully maintained by the current owners this home has retained it's architectural features: the NATURAL OAK used throughout the house including an oak dining room with CURVED window seat; EUROPEAN-TILED oak fireplaces; a curved or rounded living room and bedroom; large walk-in closets with BUILT-INS, oak in the entryway, foyer, staircases and on the landings; intact BUTLER'S PANTRY done entirely in maple with BIRDS EYE MAPLE counters. Generous sized SCREENED PORCH off the kitchen offers expansion potential. Interior and exterior PAINTED and hardwood floors REFINISHED in 2018. LARGE 20,347 sq. ft. LOT, 3 car garage/carport. WELL LOCATED in the Summer Ave. historic district near schools, downtown.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Marjorie Falla
Leading Edge Real Estate License #448500278 Listed on: 07/10/2019
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,116
Year Built
- Built in 1889
Lot Details
- 0.47
Parking
- 3 Car Garage
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Built-In Range
- Freezer
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Utilities
- Central Heating
- Radiator
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Water Holding Tank
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Screened Porch
- Property is zoned S15
- Basement
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 21, 2023
Sold by
Kennedy John S and Kennedy Felicia
Bought by
Kennedy Lt
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 10, 2019
Closed on
Sep 19, 2019
Sold by
Merullo Leonard R and Merullo Charles B
Bought by
Kennedy John S and Giuliano Felicia
Seller's Agent
Marjorie Falla
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Felicia Giuliano
Classified Realty Group
List Price
$824,900
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$74,900
-9.08%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.20%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Lt | -- | None Available | |
| Kennedy John S | $750,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Kennedy Felicia | $450,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kennedy John S | $600,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2019 09/20/19 | Sold | $750,000 | -6.2% | $215 / Sq Ft |
| 08/07/2019 08/07/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/01/2019 08/01/19 | Price Changed | $799,900 | -3.0% | $229 / Sq Ft |
| 07/10/2019 07/10/19 | For Sale | $824,900 | 0.0% | $236 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2018 06/27/18 | Rented | $3,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 06/27/2018 06/27/18 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/11/2018 06/11/18 | Price Changed | $3,200 | -5.9% | $1 / Sq Ft |
| 04/15/2018 04/15/18 | For Rent | $3,400 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/12/2018 04/12/18 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/12/2018 04/12/18 | For Rent | $3,400 | 0.0% | -- |
| 04/09/2018 04/09/18 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/29/2018 03/29/18 | For Rent | $3,400 | -- | -- |
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 | $12,116 | $1,063,700 | $483,100 | $580,600 |
| 2024 | $11,980 | $1,022,200 | $464,100 | $558,100 |
| 2023 | $11,617 | $922,700 | $418,500 | $504,200 |
| 2022 | $11,193 | $839,700 | $380,400 | $459,300 |
| 2021 | $11,182 | $809,700 | $364,500 | $445,200 |
| 2020 | $10,754 | $770,900 | $346,900 | $424,000 |
| 2019 | $10,455 | $734,700 | $330,400 | $404,300 |
| 2018 | $9,616 | $693,300 | $311,600 | $381,700 |
| 2017 | $9,184 | $654,600 | $294,000 | $360,600 |
| 2016 | $9,515 | $656,200 | $306,000 | $350,200 |
| 2015 | $8,817 | $599,800 | $279,400 | $320,400 |
| 2014 | $8,756 | $594,000 | $276,700 | $317,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Felicia Giuliano
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Felicia Giuliano
Classified Realty Group
(617) 281-9221
26 in this area
143 Total Sales
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Scott Martin
Seller's Agent in 2018
Scott Martin
Martin Property Management
(781) 236-3735
15 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72529499
APN: READ-000015-000000-000146
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