$510,000
SOLD MAY 6, 2024

178 Lowell St Unit 4 Reading, MA 01867

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,087 Sq Ft
$341/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$469 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • End Unit
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of May 2024

Welcome to "Melody Mills Condominium" This end unit Townhouse is one of 5 in the complex.. It has great natural light and is a good start for someone looking to get into Reading. Features 3 levels, including a full basement. Front to back livingroom with sliders to deck. Dining area with hardwood floors. Galley kitchen. 2 bedrooms on second level with skylights. Semi finished playroom in lower level. Newer gas heating system.Two assigned offstreet parking spaces. Half bath on first level, full bath upstairs on bedroom level. Very convenient to commuter rail to Boston, Reading Public Library and downtown. Just minutes to Rte 93 and Rte 128. Could use some paint and cosmetics but this clean unit is in move in condition and allows you to make improvements at your pace! Pet friendly !

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephen Conroy

Boardwalk Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Bobbie Botticelli

Colonial Manor Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,484

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • Near Conservation Area
  • End Unit

HOA Fees

  • $341 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,087 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 734385

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include water, sewer, insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal
  • 5 Units
  • Melody Mills Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,484

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$341 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 80
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 165
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 110
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Family Room Area: 208
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Kitchen Area: 50
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, In Unit
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 220
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Y
  • Living Area: 1087
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • MAIN LO: B30601
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 441.49
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 469.18
  • MAIN SO: B32911

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Common Walls: End Unit, Corner
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 341
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 4
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 734385
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 444
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3484
  • Tax Book Number: 26408

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 5
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 4

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2024 05/06/24 Sold $510,000 +6.3% $469 / Sq Ft
03/26/2024 03/26/24 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2024 03/21/24 For Sale $479,900 -- $441 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $4,674 $410,400 $0 $410,400
2024 $3,484 $297,300 $0 $297,300
2023 $3,574 $283,900 $0 $283,900
2022 $3,579 $268,500 $0 $268,500
2021 $3,575 $258,900 $0 $258,900
2020 $3,532 $253,200 $0 $253,200
2019 $3,603 $253,200 $0 $253,200
2018 $3,405 $245,500 $0 $245,500
2017 $3,283 $234,000 $0 $234,000
2016 $3,328 $229,500 $0 $229,500
2015 $3,260 $221,800 $0 $221,800
2014 $3,188 $216,300 $0 $216,300
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $408,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $408,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $495,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $104,800 No Value Available
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $88,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $90,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $510,000 None Available
Condominium Deed $510,000 None Available
Deed $118,500 --
Deed $118,500 --
Deed $146,900 --
Source: Public Records

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