$375,000
SOLD NOV 26, 2018

23 Locust St Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$279 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of August 2019

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS AND INVESTORS! Do not miss this great opportunity to buy a property under $400K and make it into a buyer's dream home. Located on a spacious corner lot with easy access to downtown Reading, highway and commuter rail in the very desirable Birch Meadow elementary school district. Spacious kitchen has great potential to be turned into a chefs dream kitchen. Large windows throughout the first floor offers great natural light; a spacious dining room, living room and a full bathroom. Second floor has three nice size bedrooms and a bathroom all ready for upgrades and personal touches. The large lot can be turned in anything you set your mind to, offering unlimited possibilities. Bring your imagination and turn this property into a gorgeous home that every buyer will want to own. OPEN HOUSE: Sunday 10/21/2018 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Focus Team

Focus Real Estate Listed on: 10/16/2018

Co-Listed By

Sladja Vukovic

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy Johnson

Lyv Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,091

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Range
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is zoned S15
  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:027.0-0000-0218.0

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: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 289.43
  • 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: Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor
  • No Rooms: 6
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Main Lo: AN2624
  • Main So: AN3790
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1344.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Rubber
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Deck - Wood
  • Foundation: Fieldstone, Brick

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 110 Volts
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School

Schools

  • Elementary School: Birch Meadow
  • Middle School: Coolidge
  • High School: Reading Memoria

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 468100.00
  • Acre: 0.44
  • Lot Size: 19025.00
  • Page: 587
  • Parcel Number: M:027.0-0000-0218.0
  • Zoning: S15
  • Lot Description: Corner

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6493.00
  • 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%
Current Estimated Value
$778,699

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$403,699
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.15%
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
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
Fiduciary Deed $375,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $480,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $480,800 New Conventional
Closed $281,250 VA
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

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72411131

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000218