$629,000
SOLD AUG 27, 2014

240 West St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,297 Sq Ft
0.5 Acres

Recently Sold

$191 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

81 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2014

*AMAZING FULLY RENOVATED ANTIQUE COLONIAL IN READING'S DESIRABLE WEST SIDE*NEW ULTRA HIGH EFFIC.FORCED HOT WATER GAS BOILER WITH ALL NEW HEATING LINES*UPGRADED ELECTRICAL PANEL*NEW EXTERIOR & INTERIOR PAINT*NEW & REFINISHED WOOD FLOORS*RECONFIGURED LAYOUT FOR OPEN CONCEPT LIVING AREAS*NEW KITCHEN CABINETS*NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES*NEW GRANITE TOPS*NEW BATHROOM VANITIES & FIXTURES*NEW TILE*NEW LIGHT FIXTURES*HOME HAS GREAT ROOM OFF OF KITCHEN WITH NEW DECK TO LARGE BACKYARD*SCREEN PORCH OFF OF KITCHEN*3 LIVING ROOM AREAS ON 1ST LEVEL EACH WITH A FIREPLACE*NEW SIDE DECK/PORCH FROM DRIVEWAY TO KITCHEN*NEW SOD AND LANDSCAPING*BACKYARD HAS BEEN HYDRO-SEEDED*DETACHED HEATED 3 CAR GARAGE*SIDE YARD WITH BRICK PATIO PARTICALLY FENCED*WALK TO COMMUTER RAIL*LOCATED IN READING'S WESTSIDE HISTORIC DISTRICT*

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Greg Welch

Bean Group License #629043500 Listed on: 05/03/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Welch

Bean Group License #629043500 Listed on: 05/03/2014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,829

Year Built

1840

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1840

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 12
  • Amenities: Public School, T-Station
  • Electric: 200 Amps
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Insulation: Mixed
  • Interior Amenities: French Doors
  • Basement: Full, Concrete Floor

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Professional Landscaping
  • Foundation: Irregular

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached, Side Entry, Heated
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Heat Zones: 5
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $450,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $495,000 Unknown
Closed $503,200 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Closed $62,837 No Value Available
Closed $432,000 New Conventional
Closed $801,900 No Value Available
Closed $35,000 No Value Available
Closed $130,800 No Value Available
Closed $583,200 No Value Available
Closed $35,000 No Value Available
Closed $454,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/27/2014 08/27/14 Sold $629,000 0.0% $191 / Sq Ft
07/23/2014 07/23/14 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2014 07/23/14 Off Market $629,000 -- --
06/14/2014 06/14/14 Price Changed $649,900 -3.7% $197 / Sq Ft
05/19/2014 05/19/14 Price Changed $674,900 -3.6% $205 / Sq Ft
05/03/2014 05/03/14 For Sale $699,900 +79.5% $212 / Sq Ft
07/19/2013 07/19/13 Sold $390,000 -8.1% $118 / Sq Ft
10/30/2012 10/30/12 Pending -- -- --
09/28/2012 09/28/12 For Sale $424,424 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
05/22/2012 05/22/12 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2012 04/24/12 Price Changed $424,424 -9.5% $129 / Sq Ft
02/09/2012 02/09/12 Price Changed $468,914 +1.9% $142 / Sq Ft
09/17/2011 09/17/11 Price Changed $460,000 -2.1% $140 / Sq Ft
09/02/2011 09/02/11 Price Changed $470,000 -14.5% $143 / Sq Ft
07/01/2011 07/01/11 Price Changed $549,909 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
03/24/2011 03/24/11 For Sale $549,900 -- $167 / 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 $11,829 $1,038,500 $454,800 $583,700
2024 $11,698 $998,100 $436,900 $561,200
2023 $11,349 $901,400 $394,000 $507,400
2022 $10,940 $820,700 $358,100 $462,600
2021 $10,743 $777,900 $338,500 $439,400
2020 $7,290 $752,900 $327,500 $425,400
2019 $10,183 $715,600 $311,000 $404,600
2018 $9,103 $656,300 $284,800 $371,500
2017 $6,586 $634,500 $275,200 $359,300
2016 $8,619 $594,400 $236,900 $357,500
2015 $8,329 $566,600 $225,600 $341,000
2014 $6,521 $442,400 $214,900 $227,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71674736

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000015-000000-000029