$750,000
SOLD MAR 6, 2025

198 High St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,244 Sq Ft
10,524 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$334 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring
  • Community Pool
  • Alice M. Barrows Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attic
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of March 2025

Estate Sale! This charming Victorian era two family home is a great entry into Reading for a Savvy Investor. Located on High Street, centrally located with convenient access to all the amenities that Reading has to offer. Just minutes to the commuter rail and close to downtown, parks, restaurants, shopping & routes 95 and 93. The first floor unit features an eat-in kitchen with a walk-in pantry, dining room/living room, two bedrooms and full bathroom. The upper unit offers an eat-in kitchen with a walk-in pantry, dining room/living room, full bathroom, two bedrooms, small office/den & large walk-up unfinished attic. There are hardwood floors throughout. Property has a full basement & situated on over a 10,000 sq ft lot. A rare opportunity to gain entry into this desirable community at an affordable price.The property is sold in as-is condition without warranties or representations from the seller, listing agent or agency.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandra Mclaughlin

Century 21 Property Central Inc. Listed on: 01/22/2025

Century 21 Property Central Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Krystal Nguyen

Excelsior Realty

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,236

Year Built

  • Built in 1886

Lot Details

  • 10,524 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Wood Flooring
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Attic

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Block Basement Construction

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Alice M Barrows Elementary School
  • Parker Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • 220 Volts

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:021.000000261.0,734305

Community Details

Recreation

  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • 2 Units
  • Shops

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,236

Year Built

Built in 1886

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential Income
  • Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Year Built: 1886
  • Levels: 3
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • APOD AVAILABLE: No
  • ResoPropertyType: ResidentialIncome
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Floored Attic, Walk-Up Attic, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo, Office/Den
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2244
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1056
  • Living Area: 2244
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 3
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN7768
  • MAIN SO: AN6125

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Electric: 220 Volts
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: RMSW

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:021.000000261.0,734305
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10524
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8236

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • LEVELS 1: 1
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • LEASE 2: N
  • LEASE 1: N

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Alice M Barrows
  • Middle Or Junior School: Parker Middle

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2025
Closed on
Mar 6, 2025
Sold by
Eagleston Maureen V Est and Eagleston
Bought by
Chen Kong and Chen Qin
Seller's Agent
Sandra Mclaughlin
Century 21 Property Central Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Krystal Nguyen
Excelsior Realty
List Price
$729,999
Sold Price
$750,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,001
2.74%
Views
107
Current Estimated Value
$759,954

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,954
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.80%
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Outstanding Balance
$671,605
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$88,349

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1972
Bought by
Eagleston Richard W and Eagleston Maureen
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $750,000 None Available
Fiduciary Deed $750,000 None Available
Deed $34,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $675,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $675,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $20,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $30,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $50,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $750,000 +2.7% $334 / Sq Ft
01/26/2025 01/26/25 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Sale $729,999 -- $325 / 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 $8,328 $731,200 $417,900 $313,300
2024 $8,236 $702,700 $401,500 $301,200
2023 $7,985 $634,200 $362,000 $272,200
2022 $7,693 $577,100 $329,100 $248,000
2021 $7,620 $551,800 $311,000 $240,800
2020 $7,605 $534,000 $300,900 $233,100
2019 $7,219 $507,300 $285,700 $221,600
2018 $8,186 $465,100 $261,700 $203,400
2017 $7,738 $452,800 $252,900 $199,900
2016 $6,207 $428,100 $263,800 $164,300
2015 $6,008 $408,700 $243,800 $164,900
2014 $5,868 $398,100 $235,600 $162,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73328273

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000021-000000-000261