$601,000
SOLD AUG 27, 2019

23 Locust St Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
0.44 Acres

Recently Sold

$447 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

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 Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Johnson

Lyv Realty Listed on: 07/10/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Amber Orton

Lyv Realty

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%
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

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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: 72528011

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000218