NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 West St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $843,000 - $874,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,064 Sq Ft
$417/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 10, 2021

Last sale price $745,000 $361 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,265/month

38 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Screened Porch
  • Alice M. Barrows Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of September 2021

NEW PRICE!! MULTI- FAMILY HOME IN THE HEART of READINGS QUINTESENTIAL WEST SIDE! This 2-FAMILY home with units up/down feature a 2 car attached garage, plus additional detached garage, Central A/C on the first floor. A BRAND NEW ROOF AND IN A PERFECT COMMUTER LOCATION! Each unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a LARGE LIVING ROOM. Beautiful woodwork throughout. LIVE HERE AND RENT THE 2ND UNIT, OR purchase for income property! Convert to condos or a single family! Strong Rental History, but this 2 family will be delivered vacant and ready for its new homeowners or tenants. There is an adorable 3 season porch off the back and ample off street parking. The walkup attic and basement offer a ton of additional storage space! Walk to Readings Commuter Rail Train and just minutes to i93/i95. ONLY 12 MILES TO BOSTON!

Last Listed By

Katie Varney

Classified Realty Group Listed on: 06/09/2021

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,666

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,064 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

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

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Call Supt Elementary And Middle School
  • Call Supt High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Heating Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:010.000000087.0,731749

Community Details

Overview

  • 2 Units

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,666

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Hardwood Floors,Wood Flooring)
  • Interior Amenities: Unit 1(Storage,Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 2(Storage), Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room,Dining Room,Kitchen), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room,Kitchen,Living RM/Dining RM Combo)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Unit 1(Range,Refrigerator), Unit 2(Range,Refrigerator)
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry
  • Living Area: 2064
  • Stories Total: 2
  • MAIN LO: B95141
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 343.51
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 360.95
  • MAIN SO: AN0225

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Unit 1(Central Air)
  • Heating: Unit 1(Central Heat,Oil), Unit 2(Oil)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT UNITS: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:010.000000087.0,731749
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • LOT SIZE: 8928
  • PAGE: 583

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7666
  • Tax Book Number: 48991

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • LEVELS 1: 1
  • COOLING UNITS: 1
  • LEASE 2: Y
  • LEASE 1: Y
  • FLRS 1: 1

MLS Schools

  • High School: Call Supt
  • Elementary School: Call Supt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Call Supt

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2007
Sold by
Caputo Amy E and Karcz Amy E
Bought by
Karcz Amy E and Karcz Shane M
Total Days on Market
38
Current Estimated Value
$860,957

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$48,000
Interest Rate
6.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 15, 2003
Sold by
Condon Robert V and Condon John R
Bought by
Caputo Amy E and Martell Mark P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$334,000
Interest Rate
5.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Karcz Amy E $38,100 --
Caputo Amy E $417,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Lopes Mairead E $720,135
Closed Karcz Amy E $168,000
Closed Karcz Shane M $363,480
Closed Karcz Amy E $48,000
Closed Karcz Amy E $386,400
Previous Owner Caputo Amy E $334,000
Previous Owner Caputo Amy E $62,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/10/2021 09/10/21 Sold $745,000 +5.1% $361 / Sq Ft
07/17/2021 07/17/21 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2021 07/12/21 Price Changed $709,000 -2.9% $344 / Sq Ft
06/09/2021 06/09/21 For Sale $729,900 -- $354 / 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 $8,352 $733,300 $412,700 $320,600
2024 $8,257 $704,500 $396,500 $308,000
2023 $8,000 $635,400 $357,500 $277,900
2022 $7,701 $577,700 $325,000 $252,700
2021 $7,666 $555,100 $307,200 $247,900
2020 $7,491 $537,000 $297,200 $239,800
2019 $7,257 $510,000 $282,200 $227,800
2018 $6,480 $467,200 $258,500 $208,700
2017 $6,379 $454,700 $249,700 $205,000
2016 $5,704 $393,400 $215,000 $178,400
2015 $5,712 $388,600 $204,700 $183,900
2014 $5,505 $373,500 $195,000 $178,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Katie Varney

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Katie Varney

    Classified Realty Group

    (617) 596-4512

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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Christopher Kerr

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (781) 588-8092

    1 in this area

    23 Total Sales

    Christopher Kerr
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72846201

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000010-000000-000087

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

196 West St, Reading, MA

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This home is located at 196 West St, Reading, MA 01867 since 09 June 2021 and is currently estimated at $860,957, approximately $417 per square foot. This property was built in 1924. 196 West St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Alice M. Barrows Elementary School, Walter S. Parker Middle School, and Reading Memorial High School.

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