$775,000
SOLD SEP 27, 2024

23 Grove St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,872 Sq Ft
10,023 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$414 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

48 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2024

This beautiful home, built in 1994 & meticulously updated to modern standards, offers a harmonious blend of elegance & comfort. Spanning 1,872 sq ft on a 1/4 acre lot, the home boasts 4 beds & 1.5 baths. Featuring a first floor family room w/fireplace, an updated kitchen (2021) w/white Shaker cabinets, slow-close drawers, Quartz counters & a chic glass backsplash. The gleaming hardwood flrs throughout the first floor exude timeless grace. The full bath has been tastefully updated & a new Biasi Heating System installed (2016) and new oil tank (2017). Replaced exterior siding w/durable Hardie Board plank, new Roof, all new Anderson windows, replaced all exterior doors, rebuilt both decks w/Azek.Central AC. Pretty back yard w/block patio great for outdoor gatherings. Huge unfinished basement w/high ceilings & walk-out. Located mere steps from tranquil conservation areas & less than a mile from Birch, Coolidge & Reading High School. See attached list of updates.Open House: Sun 8/11 12-1:30

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Hayes

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington Listed on: 06/26/2024

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Co-Listed By

Domingo Medina

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Last Buyer's Agent

John Federico, Jr.

Grove Property Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,344

Year Built

  • Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,023 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Stone Wall
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Batts Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,872 Sq Ft Home
  • Chair Railings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Shared Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Call Super Elementary And Middle School
  • Reading High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:026.000000232.0,735873

Community Details

Recreation

  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,344

Year Built

Built in 1994 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 156
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 99
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 266
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 56
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Double Vanity, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Remodeled, Slider, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 144
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Family Room Area: 204
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 156
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 266
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Radon Remediation System, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1872
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 432.69
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 414
  • MAIN SO: AN7879
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass - Batts

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:026.000000232.0,735873
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Easements
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10023
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 357
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10344
  • Tax Book Number: 65382

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Reading High
  • Elementary School: Call Super
  • Middle Or Junior School: Call Super

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 3, 2015
Closed on
May 18, 2015
Sold by
Sidman Scott E and Sidman Virginia A
Bought by
Quinn Brian and Quinn Hilary
Seller's Agent
Mary Ann Quinn
Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Cirrone
Advisors Living - Boston
List Price
$429,900
Sold Price
$446,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,100
3.75%
Total Days on Market
48
Current Estimated Value
$839,445

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$393,445
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.47%
Original Mortgage
$324,720
Interest Rate
3.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 1994
Sold by
Presidential Dev Corp
Bought by
Sidman Scott E and Sidman Virginia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,900
Interest Rate
7.08%
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
Not Resolvable $446,000 --
Deed $199,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $698,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $698,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $250,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $324,720 New Conventional
Previous Owner $214,200 No Value Available
Previous Owner $210,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $179,900 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $775,000 -4.3% $414 / Sq Ft
08/14/2024 08/14/24 Pending -- -- --
08/06/2024 08/06/24 Price Changed $810,000 -3.0% $433 / Sq Ft
06/26/2024 06/26/24 For Sale $835,000 +87.2% $446 / Sq Ft
05/18/2015 05/18/15 Sold $446,000 0.0% $238 / Sq Ft
05/05/2015 05/05/15 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2015 03/11/15 Off Market $446,000 -- --
03/03/2015 03/03/15 For Sale $429,900 -- $230 / 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 $10,367 $910,200 $455,500 $454,700
2024 $10,344 $882,600 $441,700 $440,900
2023 $9,679 $768,800 $384,700 $384,100
2022 $9,192 $689,600 $345,100 $344,500
2021 $9,019 $653,100 $331,200 $321,900
2020 $3,337 $640,000 $324,600 $315,400
2019 $3,078 $609,600 $309,200 $300,400
2018 $3,027 $569,300 $288,700 $280,600
2017 $2,595 $544,200 $276,000 $268,200
2016 $7,340 $506,200 $264,900 $241,300
2015 $7,085 $482,000 $252,200 $229,800
2014 $6,609 $448,400 $234,600 $213,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73257353

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000026-000000-000232