$473,000
SOLD MAR 29, 2018

226 Charles St Reading, MA 01867

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$278 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School Rated A

About This Home

As of August 2022

This sun filled traditional ranch with comfortable floor plan, GAS HEAT/RANGE, and CENTRAL AIR presents an incredible opportunity for someone looking to downsize for easy one level living or to get into Reading at an AFFORDABLE price. Within WALKING DISTANCE to the KILLAM elementary and well located near I-95, DOWNTOWN Reading, COMMUTER RAIL station, and Lake Quannapowitt, this sturdy home offers an OPEN dining/living space with WOOD BURNING fire place featuring stunning WAINSCOTING detail, HARDWOOD floors throughout, convenient MUDROOM, FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY with ½ bath and sunny kitchen featuring STAINLESS STEEL appliances. 2 generous bedrooms, gorgeous UPDATED full bath, bonus, bright, FINISHED BASEMENT with plenty of STORAGE, private yard with new patio area, and attached garage make this home a winner. Come see for yourself why Reading is one of the most desirable places to live just 12 miles north of Boston. Offers due Monday 2/19 by 3pm. Easy to show!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Gormady

Classified Realty Group Listed on: 02/14/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Stakem Team

Leading Edge Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,994

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Water Holding Tank

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is zoned S20
  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:034.0-0000-0180.0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,994

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 264.71
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X10, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 11X11, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup
  • No Rooms: 7
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X8, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Family Room: On Level: Basement, Dimension: 24X20, Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Walk-in Storage
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 11X10, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X12, Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Other Room 1: Name: Mud Room, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 10X8, Flooring - Hardwood, Sunken
  • Main Lo: B95141
  • Main So: AN4643
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1700.00
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Insulation Feature: Full

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Schools

  • Elementary School: Killam
  • Middle School: Coolidge
  • High School: RMHS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 417600.00
  • Acre: 0.35
  • Lot Size: 15040.00
  • Page: 438
  • Parcel Number: M:034.0-0000-0180.0
  • Zoning: S20
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Level

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5859.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 736586

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
Current Estimated Value
$799,797
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Deed $165,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $516,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $435,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $449,350 New Conventional
Closed $354,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $352,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $339,102 New Conventional
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: 72281239

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000034-000000-000180