$723,200
SOLD DEC 23, 2024

217 Lowell St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
9,392 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$381 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of December 2024

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Open House: Saturday, November 16th 11:30am - 1:00pm!! Experience the perfect blend of classic New England charm and modern sophistication in this beautifully renovated home. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated, featuring all-new plumbing and electrical systems and stylish recessed lighting throughout. The brand-new kitchen is a chef’s delight, with contemporary appliances and elegant finishes designed for effortless cooking and entertaining. Newly renovated bathrooms create a spa-like retreat, and a spacious laundry area adds extra convenience. Outside, enjoy an expanded driveway and a newly seeded backyard, complete with peaceful wooded views and the tranquil sound of nature. Two versatile bonus spaces offer unique opportunities for customization, inviting you to add personal touches like accent walls to make this home truly your own. Seller is motivated! Seller will entertain offers with buyer concession.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicole Jacobs

eXp Realty Listed on: 10/15/2024

eXp Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Colin Snee

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,657

Year Built

  • Built in 1954 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,392 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Split Level Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,900 Sq Ft Home
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Picture Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Scenic Vista Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Stone
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • No or Low VOC Paint or Finish
  • Containment Control

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:026.000000073.0,734969

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,657

Year Built

Built in 1954 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape, Shingle
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Levels: Multi/Split
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double, Bonus Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Washer Hookup
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Paints & Finishes - Low VOC, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Living Area: 1900
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AC0342
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 388.95
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 380.63
  • MAIN SO: AN2314

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:026.000000073.0,734969
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9392
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Contaminant Control

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6657
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2019
Sold by
Chase David Y and Gorczyca Kathryn E
Bought by
Chase David Y and Gorczyca Kathryn E
Total Days on Market
36
Current Estimated Value
$708,435

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2010
Sold by
Hackett Virginia A Est and Hackett Virginia M Est
Bought by
Chase David Y and Gorczyca Kathryn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,460
Interest Rate
5.17%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Land Court Massachusetts $214,325 --
Land Court Massachusetts $214,325 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $523,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $523,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $462,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $171,460 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2024 12/23/24 Sold $723,200 -2.1% $381 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2024 11/14/24 Price Changed $739,000 -1.3% $389 / Sq Ft
10/30/2024 10/30/24 Price Changed $749,000 -2.6% $394 / Sq Ft
10/15/2024 10/15/24 For Sale $769,000 +57.3% $405 / Sq Ft
07/10/2024 07/10/24 Sold $489,000 -11.1% $424 / Sq Ft
06/18/2024 06/18/24 Pending -- -- --
06/05/2024 06/05/24 For Sale $550,000 -- $477 / 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 $6,735 $591,300 $393,500 $197,800
2024 $6,657 $568,000 $378,000 $190,000
2023 $6,449 $512,200 $340,900 $171,300
2022 $6,208 $465,700 $309,900 $155,800
2021 $3,821 $441,100 $292,900 $148,200
2020 $4,024 $426,700 $283,300 $143,400
2019 $5,767 $405,300 $269,100 $136,200
2018 $3,362 $371,100 $246,400 $124,700
2017 $5,031 $358,600 $238,100 $120,500
2016 $4,652 $320,800 $205,000 $115,800
2015 $4,491 $305,500 $195,200 $110,300
2014 $4,289 $291,000 $185,900 $105,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73302510

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000026-000000-000073