NOT LISTED FOR SALE

23 Locust St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $713,000 - $793,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$565/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 27, 2019

Last sale price $601,000 $447 Per Sq Ft

Est. 26% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,882/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Porch
  • Stone Wall

About This Home

As of August 2019

Welcome Home to this lovely renovated Colonial! Great bones in this charming 3 bedroom, 1 ½ bath home with hardwood floors, new 200 amp electrical service, plumbing, including a high efficiency hot water system, heating system and central air. Kitchen, living room, dining room, laundry & ½ bath all on the first floor! Eat breakfast at the beautiful 7 ft. island in kitchen or take your dining outside to the brand new composite deck overlooking spacious backyard. Oversized lot w/expansion possibilities, close to downtown and located in sought after Birch Meadow School district! Come make an offer and make this home your own!

Last Listed By

Tracy Johnson

Lyv Realty Listed on: 07/10/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,091

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • Stone Wall
  • Property is zoned SR

Kitchen

  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Basement

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,091

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 431.47
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1900

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Pine
  • Interior Amenities: Cable Available
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Vent Hood
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
  • No Rooms: 6
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Balcony / Deck
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Walk-in Storage, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Main Lo: AN1199
  • Main So: AN2701
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1344.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Foundation: Fieldstone
  • Insulation Feature: Spray Foam

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping

Schools

  • Elementary School: Birch Meadow

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 491700.00
  • Acre: 0.44
  • Lot Size: 19025.00
  • Page: 435
  • Zoning: SR
  • Lot Description: Corner, Paved Drive

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors, Prog. Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6996.89
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 735178

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 16, 2018
Closed on
Nov 26, 2018
Sold by
Addor Ft and King
Bought by
Johnson Eric G and Johnson Tracy L
Seller's Agent
Focus Team
Focus Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Johnson
Lyv Realty
List Price
$389,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-3.6%
Total Days on Market
7
Current Estimated Value
$758,984

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$383,984
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.30%
Original Mortgage
$281,250
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2016
Sold by
Addor Jilberte T Est and King
Bought by
Addor Ft and Patrick

Range of Values:

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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
Johnson Eric G $375,000 --
Addor Ft -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Dana Peter H $480,000
Closed Dana Peter H $480,800
Closed Johnson Eric G $281,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2019 08/27/19 Sold $601,000 +3.6% $447 / Sq Ft
07/17/2019 07/17/19 Pending -- -- --
07/10/2019 07/10/19 For Sale $579,900 +54.6% $431 / Sq Ft
11/26/2018 11/26/18 Sold $375,000 -3.6% $279 / Sq Ft
10/24/2018 10/24/18 Pending -- -- --
10/16/2018 10/16/18 For Sale $389,000 -- $289 / 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 $8,091 $710,400 $479,400 $231,000
2024 $8,185 $698,400 $471,300 $227,100
2023 $8,285 $658,100 $444,100 $214,000
2022 $8,026 $602,100 $406,300 $195,800
2021 $7,521 $544,600 $350,400 $194,200
2020 $7,381 $529,100 $339,100 $190,000
2019 $6,997 $491,700 $317,900 $173,800
2018 $6,493 $468,100 $302,600 $165,500
2017 $6,133 $437,100 $282,600 $154,500
2016 $5,946 $410,100 $283,600 $126,500
2015 $5,740 $390,500 $270,000 $120,500
2014 $5,355 $363,300 $251,200 $112,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Tracy Johnson

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Tracy Johnson

    Lyv Realty

    (617) 678-4799

    26 Total Sales

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  • Amber Orton

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Amber Orton

    Lyv Realty

    (978) 500-5095

    2 in this area

    29 Total Sales

    Amber Orton
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Focus Team

    Focus Real Estate

    (617) 676-4082

    340 Total Sales

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  • Sladja Vukovic

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    Sladja Vukovic

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    (857) 249-7631

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72528011

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000218

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

23 Locust St, Reading, MA

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This home is located at 23 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 since 10 July 2019 and is currently estimated at $758,984, approximately $564 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 23 Locust St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Birch Meadow Elementary School, Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School, and Reading Memorial High School.

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