$750,000
SOLD APR 8, 2022

252 Franklin St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,576 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$291 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Above Ground Pool
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood End Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ranch Style House

About This Home

As of August 2023

Never judge a book by it's cover! This Ranch will surprise you with the amount of space it has!!! Absolute move-in condition! First floor features an open concept kitchen, dining room and living room with hardwood floors, loads of windows with all day sunlight. Newer kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. 3 great size bedrooms and a full bath finish off the first floor. The walk out basement has a private entrance, full windows and is an amazing "flex space"... an in-law apartment, teenage suite or just for entertaining featuring a full kitchen, 3/4 bath with laundry and 3 separate rooms to use how you'd like. Above ground pool with decking. Two year old 10x12 shed with double door and loft. Two other additional sheds (one is being used as a chicken coop). Located in the Wood End neighborhood. Reading is convenient to Routes 28, 93 and 95 with a commuter rail that takes you in to Boston North Station. Open house Saturday and Sunday! Quick close possible.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jodi Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald & Associates Listed on: 03/09/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

John Burns

John T Burns

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,289

Year Built

  • Built in 1952

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned S20

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Heated Garage
  • Stone Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,576 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Picture Window
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Home Office
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Coolidge Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Oil Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:051.000000045.0,737715

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Wood End Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,289

Year Built

Built in 1952

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: Wood End
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Den, Inlaw Apt., Home Office-Separate Entry
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Laminate, Exterior Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 196
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 168
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 150
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 247
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Area: 224
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Laminate, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
  • Living Area: 2576
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: B21201
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 271.7
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 291.15
  • MAIN SO: NB2706

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: Above Ground
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Heated Garage, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Stone/Gravel, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • 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, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:051.000000045.0,737715
  • Zoning: S20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15245.999999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 15039
  • PAGE: 581

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7289
  • Tax Book Number: 57314

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 2011
Sold by
Body Barbara
Bought by
Abrams Kristin R
Current Estimated Value
$1,925,696

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$336,330
Interest Rate
4.62%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2009
Sold by
Boyd Mary E
Bought by
Boyd Mary E and Boyd Barbara
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
Deed $370,000 --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,400,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $519,400 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $439,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $436,519 FHA
Closed $436,761 FHA
Closed $375,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $35,000 No Value Available
Closed $322,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $336,330 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/31/2023 08/31/23 Sold $1,837,000 +5.0% $418 / Sq Ft
05/03/2023 05/03/23 Pending -- -- --
04/22/2023 04/22/23 Price Changed $1,749,000 -2.8% $398 / Sq Ft
02/17/2023 02/17/23 For Sale $1,799,000 +139.9% $409 / Sq Ft
04/08/2022 04/08/22 Sold $750,000 +7.2% $291 / Sq Ft
03/14/2022 03/14/22 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2022 03/09/22 For Sale $699,900 -- $272 / 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 $19,027 $1,670,500 $473,300 $1,197,200
2024 $13,700 $1,168,900 $459,000 $709,900
2023 $7,674 $609,500 $399,800 $209,700
2022 $7,289 $546,800 $358,600 $188,200
2021 $7,267 $526,200 $344,200 $182,000
2020 $7,195 $515,800 $337,400 $178,400
2019 $6,991 $491,300 $321,300 $170,000
2018 $6,365 $458,900 $300,100 $158,800
2017 $6,156 $438,800 $286,900 $151,900
2016 $5,891 $406,300 $273,100 $133,200
2015 $5,521 $375,600 $252,400 $123,200
2014 $5,349 $362,900 $243,800 $119,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72950460

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000051-000000-000045