NOT LISTED FOR SALE

226 Charles St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $738,000 - $805,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,498 Sq Ft
$508/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2022

Last sale price $645,000 $431 Per Sq Ft

Est. 18% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,918/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ranch Style House
  • Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2022

Don't miss the opportunity to own this meticulously maintained 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Ranch in a great location. The main level features beautiful hardwood flooring and lighting throughout. Enter into the mudroom with custom cabinet and cubbie storage bench that has an adjacent half bath with laundry hookups. The kitchen is equipped with gas cooking and under cabinet lighting. Entertain family and friends in the open layout Dining/Living room with wood burning fireplace, recessed lighting and wainscoting detail. Two spacious bedrooms with generous closet space and an updated full bath. Lower level boasts high ceilings in the oversized family room and plenty of extra storage. Enjoy warmer months in the Central AC or relaxing on the patio overlooking the large fenced-in private backyard. Newer gas heat and central AC. Close proximity to schools, parks and all Reading has to offer!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stakem Team

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 06/22/2022

Co-Listed By

Mark Stakem

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Druann Jedrey

Leading Edge Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,349

Year Built

  • Built in 1950 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned S20

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,498 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:034.000000180.0,736586

Community Details

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,349

Year Built

Built in 1950 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Mud Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 121
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 140
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 35
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 40
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 96
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Vinyl, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 480
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove
  • Room Kitchen Area: 110
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 168
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System
  • Living Area: 1498
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 420.49
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 430.57
  • MAIN SO: AN4643

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ 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, Public School

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:034.000000180.0,736586
  • Zoning: S20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15040
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 532
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7349
  • Tax Book Number: 70794

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 1998
Sold by
Dalzell Laura F Est and Crocket
Bought by
Sims Clifford R and Sims Rose L
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$761,130
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sims Clifford R $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Omara Erika $516,000
Closed Mcgrath Kevin J $435,000
Closed Mcgrath Mary E $449,350
Closed Nadeau Kaitlyn $354,000
Closed Nadeau Kaitlyn $352,000
Closed Nadeau Kaitlyn $339,102
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2022 08/16/22 Sold $645,000 +2.4% $431 / Sq Ft
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Off Market $629,900 -- --
07/09/2022 07/09/22 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2022 06/22/22 For Sale $629,900 +33.2% $420 / Sq Ft
03/29/2018 03/29/18 Sold $473,000 +5.1% $278 / Sq Ft
02/20/2018 02/20/18 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2018 02/14/18 For Sale $449,999 0.0% $265 / Sq Ft
07/13/2016 07/13/16 Rented $2,500 0.0% --
07/07/2016 07/07/16 Under Contract -- -- --
07/05/2016 07/05/16 For Rent $2,500 0.0% --
05/30/2013 05/30/13 Sold $350,000 +0.3% $356 / Sq Ft
04/25/2013 04/25/13 Pending -- -- --
04/10/2013 04/10/13 For Sale $349,000 -- $355 / 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 $7,994 $701,800 $473,300 $228,500
2024 $7,977 $680,600 $459,000 $221,600
2023 $7,738 $614,600 $399,800 $214,800
2022 $7,349 $551,300 $358,600 $192,700
2021 $7,114 $515,100 $344,300 $170,800
2020 $7,042 $504,800 $337,400 $167,400
2019 $6,840 $480,700 $321,300 $159,400
2018 $6,058 $436,800 $300,100 $136,700
2017 $5,859 $417,600 $286,900 $130,700
2016 $5,681 $391,800 $273,100 $118,700
2015 $5,323 $362,100 $252,400 $109,700
2014 $5,156 $349,800 $243,800 $106,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73001884

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000034-000000-000180