NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 West St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $890,000 - $1,054,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,268 Sq Ft
$422/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 31, 2017

Last sale price $581,000 $256 Per Sq Ft

Est. 65% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,830 / mo

3 Days on Market

About This Home

As of July 2017

This spacious Cape Cod style home has a beautiful front to back living room with a gas FP, formal dining room with a built in china cabinet, an over sized eat in kitchen that has additional seating at the peninsula and sliding doors to a composite deck over looking a lovely back yard. The large dining area in the kitchen can even be a first floor family room. The main level also offers a master bedroom with an attached full bathroom, the additional space between the kitchen and dining room could be used as an office or play room, a half bath and first floor laundry. The second level has two bedrooms and another full bath. The partially finished basement offers more living space with a play room and another room set up as a home gym. Walk to the commuter rail, bus, Reading town center, library and a local elementary and middle school. Many improvements through out this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sumi Sinnatamby

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 06/09/2017

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Chuha

Bond Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 7
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available, French Doors
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Sump Pump
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 11X15
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 10X15
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: First Floor
  • Bathroom #3: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 23X14
  • Laundry Room: First Floor
  • Living Room: First Floor, 21X11
  • Master Bedroom: First Floor, 18X10
  • Master Bedroom Description: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 11X11
  • Family Room: Basement, 16X9
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Oth1 Room Name: Office
  • Oth1 Dimen: 8X11
  • Oth1 Dscrp: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Oth2 Room Name: Exercise Room
  • Oth2 Dimen: 12X12
  • Main Lo: AN2754
  • Main So: B95053
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2268.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Aluminum
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Foundation: Concrete Block

Garage/Parking

  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RES
  • Acre: 0.19
  • Lot Size: 8200.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2017
Closed on
Jul 31, 2017
Sold by
Higgins Benjamin and Higgins Erin L
Bought by
Albanese Eden and Albanese Jaclyn C
Seller's Agent
Sumi Sinnatamby
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Diane Chuha
Bond Realty, Inc.
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$581,000
Premium/Discount to List
$81,100
16.22%
Current Estimated Value
$957,492

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$376,492
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.86%
Original Mortgage
$464,800
Outstanding Balance
$380,720
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$576,772

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 5, 2013
Closed on
Dec 16, 2013
Sold by
Cooper 3Rd William E
Bought by
Higgins Benjamin and Higgins Erin L
Seller's Agent
Stakem Team
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Linda Sharpe
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
4.4%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.72%
Original Mortgage
$239,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 12, 1998
Sold by
Dodge Mary
Bought by
Cooper William and Cooper Barbara A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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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
Albanese Eden $581,000 --
Higgins Benjamin $475,000 --
Higgins Benjamin $475,000 --
Cooper William $180,000 --
Cooper William E $180,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Albanese Eden $464,800
Previous Owner Higgins Benjamin $239,000
Previous Owner Cooper William E $171,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Sold $581,000 +16.2% $256 / Sq Ft
06/12/2017 06/12/17 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2017 06/09/17 For Sale $499,900 +5.2% $220 / Sq Ft
12/16/2013 12/16/13 Sold $475,000 +4.4% $287 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/11/2013 11/11/13 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2013 11/05/13 For Sale $455,000 -- $275 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $9,052 $794,700 $410,400 $384,300
2024 $8,947 $763,400 $394,200 $369,200
2023 $8,666 $688,300 $355,400 $332,900
2022 $8,342 $625,800 $323,100 $302,700
2021 $4,129 $579,000 $305,400 $273,600
2020 $7,815 $560,200 $295,500 $264,700
2019 $7,570 $532,000 $280,600 $251,400
2018 $6,566 $473,400 $257,000 $216,400
2017 $6,417 $457,400 $248,300 $209,100
2016 $6,287 $433,600 $213,700 $219,900
2015 $6,071 $413,000 $203,600 $209,400
2014 $5,053 $342,800 $193,900 $148,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Sumi Sinnatamby

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (781) 249-7889

    14 in this area

    19 Total Sales

    Sumi Sinnatamby
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  • Diane Chuha

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Diane Chuha

    Bond Realty, Inc.

    (781) 870-1717

    54 Total Sales

    Diane Chuha
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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Stakem Team

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    (781) 944-6060

    54 in this area

    104 Total Sales

    Stakem Team
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  • Linda Sharpe

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Linda Sharpe

    William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

    (617) 645-1218

    10 Total Sales

    Linda Sharpe
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72179361

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000015-000000-000027

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

228 West St, Reading, MA

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