$750,000
SOLD JUL 13, 2021

232 Van Norden Rd Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,639 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$458 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood End Elementary School Rated A-
  • Custom Closet System
  • Deck

About This Home

As of July 2021

Picture perfect expanded cape set in tranquil Wood End setting close to Meadow Brook Golf Course. It’s all here ready for you to enjoy: renovated kitchen, 2 gorgeous full baths, and large family room overlooking lush backyard complete with deck and patio. First floor offers ideal entertaining layout with kitchen taking center stage open to both formal dining and large family room. Oversized secondary living space offers more room to relax with wood burning fireplace while master bedroom is tucked away with gorgeous new bathroom featuring double vanity and large walk in shower. Head upstairs to find another beautiful tiled full bath plus 2 front to back bedrooms. Bright and sunny fenced in yard offers tons of room to play with relaxing deck, large patio, and brand new shed to hold all your toys. Attached garage with plenty of room for storage in basement complete the lower level. Your search ends now! Welcome to Reading.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Gormady

Classified Realty Group Listed on: 05/19/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Caroline Staudt

Compass License #449550508

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,924

Year Built

  • Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned S20

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,639 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Wood End Elementary School
  • Coolidge Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:038.000000104.0,736745

Community Details

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,924

Year Built

Built in 1940 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Tank Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 165
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 150
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 160
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 99
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan
  • Room Family Room Area: 210
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 150
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 242
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Radon Remediation System, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1639
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: B95141
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 426.48
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 457.6
  • MAIN SO: AN2383

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:038.000000104.0,736745
  • Zoning: S20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 9847
  • PAGE: 95

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7924
  • Tax Book Number: 73156

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Wood End
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2008
Sold by
Rosh Alan M and Rosh Marilyn V
Bought by
Lynch Keith F and Bresette Linda M
Current Estimated Value
$865,001

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1997
Sold by
Tousignant Daniel J and Tousignant Julie A
Bought by
Rosh Marilyn V and Rosh Alan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$175,500
Interest Rate
7.81%
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
Deed $400,000 --
Deed $206,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $45,500 Credit Line Revolving
Open $637,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $497,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $501,600 New Conventional
Closed $399,900 New Conventional
Closed $392,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $385,123 FHA
Closed $380,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $164,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $25,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $175,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/13/2021 07/13/21 Sold $750,000 +7.3% $458 / Sq Ft
05/25/2021 05/25/21 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 For Sale $699,000 +11.5% $426 / Sq Ft
08/22/2019 08/22/19 Sold $627,000 +4.7% $383 / Sq Ft
07/16/2019 07/16/19 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2019 07/09/19 For Sale $599,000 +19.8% $365 / Sq Ft
08/31/2016 08/31/16 Sold $499,900 0.0% $305 / Sq Ft
06/30/2016 06/30/16 Pending -- -- --
06/22/2016 06/22/16 For Sale $499,900 -- $305 / 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 $8,824 $774,700 $481,400 $293,300
2024 $8,721 $744,100 $462,400 $281,700
2023 $8,448 $671,000 $416,900 $254,100
2022 $8,118 $609,000 $379,000 $230,000
2021 $7,924 $573,800 $363,200 $210,600
2020 $7,617 $546,000 $345,600 $200,400
2019 $7,401 $520,100 $329,200 $190,900
2018 $6,805 $490,600 $310,500 $180,100
2017 $6,544 $466,400 $292,900 $173,500
2016 $6,265 $432,100 $262,400 $169,700
2015 $5,871 $399,400 $242,500 $156,900
2014 $5,688 $385,900 $234,300 $151,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72834680

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000038-000000-000104