NOT LISTED FOR SALE

231 Lowell St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $667,000 - $769,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,430 Sq Ft
$500/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 20, 2021

Last sale price $540,000 $378 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,305/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Dual Closets
  • Dining Area
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Picture Window

About This Home

As of December 2021

Great opportunity to own in the heart of Reading! Well maintained 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape-Style home is situated in the highly desirable Birch Meadow Area. Minutes from the Elementary, Middle and High Schools, Birch Meadow Athletic Complex and YMCA! First level offers Living Room with Fireplace, Eat-in Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom and Full Bathroom. Second level offers 2 Bedrooms and a Full Bathroom. Carport and off-street parking for 3 cars. Move in Ready with New furnace and newer roof. Convenient commuter location, with nearby train, major highways, State-of the Art Library, Reading's bustling downtown shops and restaurants. Voted "One of the Best Cities to live in the U.S" by Wallet hub - October 2021! Your opportunity to live in Reading awaits!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Ann Quinn

Wilson Wolfe Real Estate Listed on: 11/11/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie McGowan

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1950

Lot Details

  • 9,148

Parking

  • 1

Interior Spaces

  • Picture Window
  • Dining Area

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Dual Closets
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Utilities

  • 2 Heating Zones

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Directions: Main St. to Lowell St., between Puritan Rd. and Harvard St.
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Meadow
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1950

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal, Electric Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Dining Area
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • MAIN LO: B95198
  • MAIN SO: AN0538
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Disclosures: See Attached
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), 3 or More
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Middle Or Junior School: Call Suptoffice

Lot Info

  • LOT SIZE: 9000
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.6
  • Zoning: S-15

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6438
  • Tax Block: -
  • Tax Book Number: 63716
  • Tax Lot: 112
  • Tax Map Number: 26
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2007
Sold by
Curran Charles B
Bought by
Letizia Janice and Angeloni Joseph Earl
Current Estimated Value
$714,350

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$327,650
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 28, 2006
Sold by
Rogers Candace
Bought by
Curran Charles B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Interest Rate
6.29%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 22, 1993
Sold by
Ricker William W and Ricker Lynn M
Bought by
Rogers Candace

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$151,000
Interest Rate
7.38%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Letizia Janice $344,900 --
Curran Charles B $320,000 --
Rogers Candace $168,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rogers Candace $341,810
Closed Letizia Janice $327,650
Previous Owner Curran Charles B $320,000
Previous Owner Rogers Candace $151,000
Previous Owner Rogers Candace $151,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/20/2021 12/20/21 Sold $540,000 +8.0% $378 / Sq Ft
11/16/2021 11/16/21 Pending -- -- --
11/11/2021 11/11/21 For Sale $499,900 +53.8% $350 / Sq Ft
06/05/2014 06/05/14 Sold $325,000 0.0% $227 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/12/2013 09/12/13 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2013 08/17/13 Off Market $325,000 -- --
07/19/2013 07/19/13 Price Changed $329,900 0.0% $231 / Sq Ft
07/19/2013 07/19/13 For Sale $329,900 +10.0% $231 / Sq Ft
05/20/2013 05/20/13 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2013 04/26/13 For Sale $299,900 -- $210 / 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 $7,278 $639,000 $372,700 $266,300
2024 $6,866 $585,800 $358,000 $227,800
2023 $6,650 $528,200 $322,800 $205,400
2022 $6,682 $501,300 $293,500 $207,800
2021 $6,438 $466,200 $277,400 $188,800
2020 $6,293 $451,100 $268,400 $182,700
2019 $6,095 $428,300 $254,800 $173,500
2018 $5,441 $392,300 $233,400 $158,900
2017 $5,317 $379,000 $225,500 $153,500
2016 $4,876 $336,300 $194,100 $142,200
2015 $4,708 $320,300 $184,900 $135,400
2014 $4,496 $305,000 $176,100 $128,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72919146

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000026-000000-000112