$890,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2024

27 Longfellow Rd Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,677 Sq Ft
9,705 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$531 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • Ranch Style House
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2024

This is the one you have been waiting for!!! A Royal Barry Wills inspired ranch in a highly sought after neighborhood in the heart of Birch Meadow. This home has been meticulously and lovingly maintained by its current owners. Beautiful hardwood flooring flows seamlessly throughout the entry foyer into the oversized fireplaced living room, formal dining room, and 3 spacious bedrooms with ample closet space. The kitchen has been completely remodeled and features recessed lighting, backsplash, quartz countertops, soft-close drawers, peninsula and a perfectly placed laundry area. The lower level offers a fireplaced family room and plenty of storage space. This home comes with two driveways and includes a 1 car oversized attached garage with a 10 ft door. Relax in the beautiful 3 season porch with flagstone flooring or on the patio overlooking the professionally landscaped grounds. Close proximity to town center, train, schools, shopping, restaurants and all that Reading has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stakem Team

Leading Edge Real Estate Listed on: 05/14/2024

Co-Listed By

Mark Stakem

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

amy copeland potamis

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lynnfield

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,583

Year Built

  • Built in 1952 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,705 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,677 Sq Ft Home
  • Chair Railings
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:027.000000287.0,735516

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Meadow Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,583

Year Built

Built in 1952 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Meadow
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room, Foyer, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 137.5
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 105.972222
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 151.472222
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 19.166666
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 44.958333
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 99.152777
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Family Room Area: 268.888888
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Washer Hookup, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 211.944444
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 326.25
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Living Area: 1677
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 494.87
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 530.71
  • MAIN SO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, House of Worship, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:027.000000287.0,735516
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9705
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8583
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1990
Sold by
Locke William E
Bought by
Kimball Robert P
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$908,803

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$142,000
Interest Rate
9.96%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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 $222,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $500,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $87,000 No Value Available
Closed $136,000 No Value Available
Closed $143,000 No Value Available
Closed $145,000 No Value Available
Closed $142,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2024 06/25/24 Sold $890,000 +7.2% $531 / Sq Ft
05/20/2024 05/20/24 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2024 05/14/24 For Sale $829,900 -- $495 / 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 $8,683 $762,300 $480,800 $281,500
2024 $8,583 $732,300 $461,900 $270,400
2023 $8,313 $660,300 $416,500 $243,800
2022 $8,002 $600,300 $378,600 $221,700
2021 $7,816 $566,000 $362,800 $203,200
2020 $7,513 $538,600 $345,200 $193,400
2019 $7,300 $513,000 $328,800 $184,200
2018 $6,665 $480,500 $310,100 $170,400
2017 $6,361 $453,400 $292,600 $160,800
2016 $6,096 $420,400 $264,200 $156,200
2015 $5,884 $400,300 $251,600 $148,700
2014 $5,489 $372,400 $234,000 $138,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73237377

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000287