Seller's Agent in 2022
Joe Bean
Joe Bean Real Estate
(781) 771-1079
9 in this area
47 Total Sales
237 Forest St Reading, MA 01867
Estimated Value: $1,236,000 - $1,444,000
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,461
Sq Ft
$382/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Media Room
- Custom Closet System
- Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
- Open Floorplan
- Colonial Architecture
About This Home
As of September 20222004 complete remodel & expansion of home and driveway. Located in top Birch Meadow neighborhood. Cherry cabinet kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, large center island with bar seating and wine chiller. Harvey insulated windows. Elevated family room w/vaulted ceiling, recessed lights, palladian window, gas fireplace with floor to ceiling masonry stone. Mud room entry with built in bench. Dining area w/ built in china cabinet slider to beautiful back yard w/ composite decking & fire pit area. Main bedroom w/ built in window seats, 13 foot walk in closet & en suite full bathroom. 2nd floor laundry room. Over 900 square feet of finished basement with large media room w/ a full wall of custom built ins, expansive fitness room and office. Weil McLain Gold 6 zone boiler with stainless steel indirect fired hot water heater. 2 car garage with automatic doors. Near elementary, middle and high school. playground, YMCA with pools, lighted skate pond & girl scout camp.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $10,261
Year Built
- Built in 1962 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned S15
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,461 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Insulated Windows
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Media Room
- Home Office
- Home Gym
- Attic Access Panel
- Laundry on upper level
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Kitchen Island
- Solid Surface Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
- Cedar Closet
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Covered Patio or Porch
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Birch Meadow* Elementary School
- Coolidge* Middle School
- RMHS High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Baseboard Heating
- Water Heater
- High Speed Internet
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:032.000000185.0,736226
Community Details
Overview
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Community Pool
- Park
- Jogging Path
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 26, 1994
Sold by
Nolan John W and Nolan Karolyn R
Bought by
Gillis Mark J and Gillis Stacy L
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 29, 1988
Sold by
Cakert Dennis M
Bought by
Nolan John W
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillis Mark J | $236,000 | -- | |
| Nolan John W | $231,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Nolan John W | $23,000 | |
| Open | Nolan John W | $100,000 | |
| Closed | Nolan John W | $60,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2022 09/08/22 | Sold | $1,100,000 | -4.3% | $318 / Sq Ft |
| 06/27/2022 06/27/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/23/2022 06/23/22 | For Sale | $1,150,000 | -- | $332 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $11,136 | $977,700 | $494,000 | $483,700 |
| 2024 | $11,007 | $939,200 | $474,600 | $464,600 |
| 2023 | $10,661 | $846,800 | $427,900 | $418,900 |
| 2022 | $10,261 | $769,800 | $389,000 | $380,800 |
| 2021 | $10,040 | $727,000 | $372,700 | $354,300 |
| 2020 | $9,652 | $691,900 | $354,700 | $337,200 |
| 2019 | $9,379 | $659,100 | $337,900 | $321,200 |
| 2018 | $8,620 | $621,500 | $318,600 | $302,900 |
| 2017 | $8,227 | $586,400 | $300,600 | $285,800 |
| 2016 | $7,740 | $533,800 | $269,300 | $264,500 |
| 2015 | $7,252 | $493,300 | $248,900 | $244,400 |
| 2014 | $7,027 | $476,700 | $240,500 | $236,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Joe Bean
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Derek Fraser
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Buyer's Agent in 2022
Derek Fraser
Apartment Rental Experts LLC
1 in this area
30 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73002600
APN: READ-000032-000000-000185
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