$635,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2021

168 Lowell St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,459 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$435 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2021

Rare opportunity, don't miss out! Beautifully updated maintained gambrel/cape in Reading! Enjoy a sundrenched floorplan that has much to offer! Enter into a bright living room with shining hardwoods and a sleek built-in electric fireplace. The spacious dining room opens into a generous kitchen that boasts stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, added cabinets and shelving, and access to the large screened porch which is perfect for entertaining. The main floor bedroom offers flexibility and could easily be a home office or den. A privately nestled full bath completes the main floor. Upstairs offers a large primary bedroom, two additional bedrooms, and a full bath. Extra potential living space in the unfinished basement! Plenty of room in the spacious backyard with storage shed and ample parking! Convenient easy access to downtown, the commuter rail, major routes, schools, parks, and more! Don't miss this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patricia Nunez

Redfin Corp. Listed on: 05/04/2021

Redfin Corp.

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren O'Brien

Leading Edge Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,377

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned S15

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,459 Sq Ft Home
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Screened Porch
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • ENERGY STAR Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Birch Meadow Elementary School
  • Reading High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:027.000000010.0,734372

Community Details

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,377

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Buyer Agency: 2%
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Washer,Dryer,ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator,ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher,Range Hood,Range - ENERGY STAR, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1459
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: NB3534
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 424.88
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 435.23
  • MAIN SO: AN4643

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Storage, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:027.000000010.0,734372
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10454.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 10500
  • PAGE: 439

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7377
  • Tax Book Number: 69360

MLS Schools

  • High School: Reading High
  • Elementary School: Birch Meadow

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $603,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $389,600 New Conventional
Closed $369,557 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $369,557 New Conventional
Closed $65,000 No Value Available
Closed $28,517 No Value Available
Closed $15,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2021 07/16/21 Sold $635,000 +2.4% $435 / Sq Ft
06/01/2021 06/01/21 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 For Sale $619,900 0.0% $425 / Sq Ft
05/13/2021 05/13/21 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2021 05/04/21 For Sale $619,900 +27.3% $425 / Sq Ft
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Sold $487,000 +13.3% $334 / Sq Ft
03/15/2017 03/15/17 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2017 03/10/17 For Sale $429,900 +10.3% $295 / Sq Ft
11/10/2014 11/10/14 Sold $389,900 0.0% $267 / Sq Ft
10/15/2014 10/15/14 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2014 10/06/14 Off Market $389,900 -- --
09/26/2014 09/26/14 For Sale $389,900 -- $267 / 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 $7,968 $699,600 $417,900 $281,700
2024 $7,876 $672,000 $401,400 $270,600
2023 $7,628 $605,900 $361,900 $244,000
2022 $7,525 $564,500 $329,000 $235,500
2021 $7,377 $534,200 $311,000 $223,200
2020 $7,209 $516,800 $300,900 $215,900
2019 $6,984 $490,800 $285,700 $205,100
2018 $6,236 $449,600 $261,700 $187,900
2017 $6,093 $434,300 $252,800 $181,500
2016 $5,516 $380,400 $217,600 $162,800
2015 $5,607 $381,400 $207,300 $174,100
2014 $5,354 $363,200 $197,400 $165,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72825415

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000010