$725,000
SOLD MAY 31, 2024

3 Beech St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,585 Sq Ft
7,553 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$457 Per Sq Ft

12% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Walter S. Parker Middle School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of May 2024

Pride of ownership shines throughout this lovingly maintained cape on a corner lot with great curb appeal. The main level boasts a large Eat-In kitchen with corian countertops, recessed lighting, and ample cabinet space. A spacious fireplaced living room with hardwood flooring, updated full bath, and 2 bedrooms complete the first floor. Upstairs you will find 2 large bedrooms with custom built-in drawers. The lower level is partially finished offering a family room with recessed lighting, laundry room, and plenty of storage space. Great location with close proximity to town, train, shops, restaurants and all that Reading has to offer!!! Do not miss your opportunity to make this your new home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stakem Team

Leading Edge Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Elizabeth Stakem

Leading Edge Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Cirignano

The Synergy Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,234

Year Built

  • Built in 1950 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,553 Sq Ft Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,585 Sq Ft Home
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Custom Closet System
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 733428

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,234

Year Built

Built in 1950 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • 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, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Wood Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 104.652777
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 174.444444
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 134.708333
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 137
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 49.083333
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Family Room Area: 353.888888
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Area: 213.75
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 176.006944
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Living Area: 1585
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN4643
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 409.46
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 457.41
  • MAIN SO: AN7316
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 733428
  • Zoning: Res
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7553
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 288
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7234
  • Tax Book Number: 20446

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Sold $725,000 +11.7% $457 / Sq Ft
04/30/2024 04/30/24 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2024 04/23/24 For Sale $649,000 -- $409 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $7,476 $656,400 $408,100 $248,300
2024 $7,234 $617,200 $383,700 $233,500
2023 $7,093 $563,400 $350,200 $213,200
2022 $6,530 $489,900 $304,500 $185,400
2021 $6,205 $449,300 $279,000 $170,300
2020 $6,569 $427,600 $265,500 $162,100
2019 $5,803 $407,800 $253,200 $154,600
2018 $5,283 $380,900 $236,500 $144,400
2017 $5,942 $362,400 $225,000 $137,400
2016 $5,616 $387,300 $259,800 $127,500
2015 $5,421 $368,800 $247,400 $121,400
2014 $5,057 $343,100 $230,100 $113,000
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $652,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $652,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $330,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $35,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Deed $18,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73227359

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000017-000000-000250