$901,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025

24 Benton Cir Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,650 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$546 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Jogging Path

About This Home

As of February 2025

Location, Location, Location! This well-maintained split entry is situated on an idyllic cul-de-sac in a neighborhood where pride of ownership shines! Updates over the years include kitchen, bathrooms and windows. First level offers three generous size bedrooms with great closet space, eat-in kitchen, dining room and living room. Lower level offers large family room with sliding doors to yard, a fireplace perfect for entertaining and a full bath. Interior access to garage is great for inclement weather. The professionally landscaped yard is perfect in warmer months for cookouts and summer fun. At end of cul-de-sac, a foot path leads to Birch Meadow fields and school complex. Access to Route 93 is less than a half mile away. With great schools, excellent athletic programs, a state-of-the art library, what more could you ask for? Make Reading your new Zip Code with this exceptional opportunity.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Ann Quinn

Wilson Wolfe Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lauren O'Brien

Leading Edge Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,539

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Fenced
  • Sloped Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned S-15

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,650 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Call Supt. Elementary And Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Central Heating
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Tankless Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 62
  • Assessor Parcel Number 735990

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Meadow Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,539

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Split Entry
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Meadow
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 110
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 90
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 168
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 56
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 72
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 132
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Slider
  • Room Family Room Area: 384
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Area: 144
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 224
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1650
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: B61601
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 509.03
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 546.06
  • MAIN SO: AN4643
  • Insulation: Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 82
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 735990
  • Zoning: S-15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Easements, Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Size Area: 0.36
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15514
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 483
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9539
  • Tax Book Number: 82165
  • Tax Lot: 62
  • Tax Map Number: 31

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

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

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $901,000 +7.3% $546 / Sq Ft
02/17/2025 02/17/25 Pending -- -- --
02/10/2025 02/10/25 For Sale $839,900 -- $509 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $9,539 $837,500 $502,700 $334,800
2024 $9,430 $804,600 $483,000 $321,600
2023 $9,133 $725,400 $435,400 $290,000
2022 $8,792 $659,600 $395,900 $263,700
2021 $3,997 $633,900 $379,300 $254,600
2020 $8,416 $603,300 $361,000 $242,300
2019 $8,177 $574,600 $343,800 $230,800
2018 $7,516 $541,900 $324,200 $217,700
2017 $7,174 $511,300 $305,900 $205,400
2016 $7,272 $501,500 $306,300 $195,200
2015 $6,813 $463,500 $283,100 $180,400
2014 $6,601 $447,800 $273,500 $174,300
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $40,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $161,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $205,000 --
Deed $202,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73333933

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000031-000000-000062