NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Grove St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $1,125,000 - $1,608,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
5,000 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 22, 2023

Last sale price $1,025,000 $205 Per Sq Ft

Est. 27% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,391/month

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Greenhouse
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood End Elementary School Rated A-
  • 4.86 Acre Lot
  • Craftsman Architecture

About This Home

As of August 2023

CUSTOM BUILT - ONE OWNER - IN LAW SUITE- Welcome to 256 Grove Street, where pride of ownership exudes both inside and out! This move-in-ready home offers quality craftsmanship, and plenty of flex space to suit your lifestyle needs. Enter through the beautiful glassed vestibule which opens to the expansive first floor creating open-concept living. The oversized family room boasts a wood-burning fireplace with plenty of seating to watch “the” game or enjoy a movie with family & friends. White kitchen cabinets with stainless steel appliances and seated granite island make entertaining a breeze. Completing the first floor is a spacious bedroom with ensuite, home office, and cozy sunroom. Head upstairs to find 4 comfortable bedrooms w/high ceilings, 2 full baths, and convenient second-floor laundry! Enjoy gardening in your private greenhouse from the luxury of the wrap-around deck overlooking acres of serenity and tranquility. BONUS: Wonderful above-grade in law with private entrance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ellen Crawford

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 05/04/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Ellen Crawford

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 05/04/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,100

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 4.86 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned s20

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Batts Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Linen Closet
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Greenhouse
  • 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

  • Whole House Fan
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 736716

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Meadow Brook Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,100

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Subdivision Name: Meadow Brook
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Closet, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Slider, In-Law Floorplan, Sun Room
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 195.75
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 195.75
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 148.5
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 182.25
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 408
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Family Room Area: 305.5
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
  • Room Kitchen Area: 310.5
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 182.25
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Basement: Partial, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 5000
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 230
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 205
  • MAIN SO: M59500
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass - Batts

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck
  • 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: 8

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 736716
  • Zoning: s20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.86
  • Lot Size Area: 4.86
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 211702
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 445
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 14100
  • Tax Book Number: 31286

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2024
Sold by
Kantharaj Krithica and Harika Gursher
Bought by
Kantharaj-Harika Lt and Harika
Total Days on Market
50
Current Estimated Value
$1,297,623
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kantharaj-Harika Lt -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kantharaj Harika Lt $375,000
Previous Owner Harika Gursher $750,000
Previous Owner Powers John R $99,000
Previous Owner Powers Debra L $200,000
Previous Owner Powers Debra L $125,000
Previous Owner Powers John R $100,000
Previous Owner Powers John R $100,000
Previous Owner Powers John R $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2023 08/22/23 Sold $1,025,000 -10.9% $205 / Sq Ft
06/24/2023 06/24/23 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2023 06/07/23 For Sale $1,150,000 0.0% $230 / Sq Ft
05/24/2023 05/24/23 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2023 05/04/23 For Sale $1,150,000 -- $230 / 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 $13,702 $1,203,000 $550,500 $652,500
2024 $14,496 $1,236,900 $528,800 $708,100
2023 $14,042 $1,115,300 $476,800 $638,500
2022 $13,517 $1,014,000 $433,400 $580,600
2021 $13,401 $970,400 $415,900 $554,500
2020 $12,883 $923,500 $395,800 $527,700
2019 $12,520 $879,800 $377,100 $502,700
2018 $23,781 $829,600 $355,500 $474,100
2017 $20,477 $782,700 $335,400 $447,300
2016 $11,097 $765,300 $301,100 $464,200
2015 $10,396 $707,200 $278,200 $429,000
2014 $10,072 $683,300 $268,800 $414,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73107615

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000037-000000-000006