NOT LISTED FOR SALE

242 High St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $727,071 - $806,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,579 Sq Ft
$492/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 18, 2022

Last sale price $590,000 $374 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,685/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Alice M. Barrows Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2022

Longtime family owned colonial is looking for its new owner. This home has hardwood flooring throughout and many custom built-ins. The first floor has a well designed floorplan featuring an Eat-in kitchen with cathedral ceilings, gas cooking and recessed lighting. Formal dining room, spacious living room and home office/den complete the first level of living space. Off the side entrance there is a mud room leading to a half bathroom with laundry hookups. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Lower level offers plenty of storage as well as room to expand the living space. Oversized one car detached garage with loft for storage. Oil heat but the gas line is already in the house. Bring your decorating ideas!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stakem Team

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 05/25/2022

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Stakem

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Alla Rossi

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,984

Year Built

  • Built in 1860

Lot Details

  • 0.29

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,579 Sq Ft Home
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows
  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Bulkhead
  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 734274

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,984

Year Built

Built in 1860

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker: 1.0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Den
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 100
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 110
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 168
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Room Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 169
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area
  • Room Kitchen Area: 216
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 169
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Living Area: 1579
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 379.35
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 373.65
  • MAIN SO: AC0756
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 734274
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12758
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 322
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6983.59
  • Tax Book Number: 10945

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 1965
Bought by
Cullen John D and Cullen Maureen
Current Estimated Value
$776,768
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cullen John D $16,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Romano-Chernac Fabian B $550,000
Closed Cullen John D $15,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2022 07/18/22 Sold $590,000 -1.5% $374 / Sq Ft
06/11/2022 06/11/22 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2022 06/07/22 Price Changed $599,000 -4.2% $379 / Sq Ft
05/25/2022 05/25/22 For Sale $625,000 -- $396 / 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 $6,998 $614,400 $425,200 $189,200
2024 $6,919 $590,400 $408,500 $181,900
2023 $7,251 $575,900 $368,300 $207,600
2022 $6,984 $523,900 $334,800 $189,100
2021 $6,934 $502,100 $316,500 $185,600
2020 $6,778 $485,900 $306,200 $179,700
2019 $6,567 $461,500 $290,700 $170,800
2018 $5,867 $423,000 $266,300 $156,700
2017 $5,735 $408,800 $257,300 $151,500
2016 $5,887 $406,000 $270,600 $135,400
2015 $5,683 $386,600 $257,600 $129,000
2014 $5,305 $359,900 $239,700 $120,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Stakem Team

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    (781) 944-6060

    55 in this area

    110 Total Sales

    Stakem Team
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  • E

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Elizabeth Stakem

    Leading Edge Real Estate

    33 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Stakem
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  • Alla Rossi

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Alla Rossi

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

    (617) 275-3298

    1 in this area

    16 Total Sales

    Alla Rossi
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72987188

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000026-000000-000011

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

242 High St, Reading, MA

This home is located at 242 High St, Reading, MA 01867 since 25 May 2022 and is currently estimated at $776,768, approximately $491 per square foot. This property was built in 1860. 242 High St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Alice M. Barrows Elementary School, Walter S. Parker Middle School, and Reading Memorial High School.

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