$780,000
SOLD JUN 2, 2025

234 Washington St Reading, MA 01867

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,211 Sq Ft
7,453 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$644 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • Walter S. Parker Middle School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Don't miss this CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND CAPE close to Reading’s fabulous DOWNTOWN and the COMMUTER RAIL. The first floor features beautiful HARDWOOD FLOORS throughout a sunny FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, dining room with BUILT IN CHINA CABINET and a FULL BATH, The kitchen is fully applianced and leads to a MUDROOM complete with built ins. The spacious HOME OFFICE (3rd BEDROOM) opens in to a HEATED SUNROOM overlooking a FENCED BACKYARD! Upstairs features 2 LARGE BEDROOMS with AMPLE STORAGE plus a RENOVATED FULL BATH. First time buyer DREAM HOUSE or next stop for downsizers. This one is NOT A DRIVE BY! Stop in and enjoy all 234 Washington Street has to offer.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret O'Sullivan

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 04/02/2025

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Street Property Team

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,722

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 7,453 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,211 Sq Ft Home
  • Light Fixtures
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Cedar Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Call Supt Elementary And Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:017.000000111.0,732969

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Shops
  • Coin Laundry

Recreation

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,722

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Overhead, Office, Sun Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1211
  • Living Area: 1211
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • MAIN SO: BB3298

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:017.000000111.0,732969
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7453
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7722

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Call Supt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Call Supt

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Jun 2, 2025
Sold by
Gotow Andrew G and Miller Hilary E
Bought by
Townsend Paige and Townsend Edward
Seller's Agent
Margaret O'Sullivan
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Street Property Team
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
List Price
$739,900
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,100
5.42%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$776,881

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,119
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.85%
Original Mortgage
$663,000
Outstanding Balance
$660,158
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$116,723

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 7, 2022
Closed on
May 20, 2022
Sold by
Cummings Kirsten L and Cummings Patrick M
Bought by
Gotow Andrew G and Miller Hilary E
Seller's Agent
Margaret O'Sullivan
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Victor Divine
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
List Price
$579,900
Sold Price
$705,000
Premium/Discount to List
$125,100
21.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.38%
Original Mortgage
$527,200
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2018
Closed on
Jun 21, 2018
Sold by
Rup Bonita J
Bought by
Cummings Kirsten L and Cummings Patrick M
Seller's Agent
Sumi Sinnatamby
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Margaret O'Sullivan
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$439,900
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,100
4.57%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.51%
Original Mortgage
$414,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 1991
Sold by
Schilling Mary F
Bought by
Rup Bonita J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
9.36%
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
Quit Claim Deed $780,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $780,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $705,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $705,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $460,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $460,000 --
Deed $140,000 --
Deed $140,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $663,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $663,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $527,200 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $414,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $109,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $112,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Sold $780,000 +5.4% $644 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $739,900 +5.0% $611 / Sq Ft
05/20/2022 05/20/22 Sold $705,000 +21.6% $582 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/11/2022 04/11/22 Pending -- -- --
04/07/2022 04/07/22 For Sale $579,900 +26.1% $479 / Sq Ft
06/21/2018 06/21/18 Sold $460,000 +4.6% $380 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2018 04/26/18 For Sale $439,900 -- $363 / 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 $7,722 $678,000 $407,800 $270,200
2024 $7,472 $637,500 $383,400 $254,100
2023 $6,999 $555,900 $349,900 $206,000
2022 $6,444 $483,400 $304,300 $179,100
2021 $6,227 $450,900 $278,800 $172,100
2020 $5,985 $429,000 $265,300 $163,700
2019 $6,009 $422,300 $252,900 $169,400
2018 $5,473 $394,600 $236,300 $158,300
2017 $5,267 $375,400 $224,800 $150,600
2016 $5,243 $361,600 $213,900 $147,700
2015 $4,979 $338,700 $200,400 $138,300
2014 $4,801 $325,700 $192,700 $133,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73353469

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000017-000000-000111