NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 Causeway Rd Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $535,000 - $606,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
966 Sq Ft
$597/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 22, 2021

Last sale price $385,000 $399 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,708/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-

About This Home

As of January 2021

A commuters dream in a rare price range for Reading! 30 seconds off 93 you'll find this peaceful cottage on a quiet dead end street yet convenient to everything! The Reading line is about 2 miles away and Memorial Park is about 3.5 miles away. It's a 2 bdr 1 bath on a level lot that has the potential for an addition. An oversized kitchen flows into a generous living room with a bedroom on the 1st floor and the main bedroom in the basement. Outside you'll find your own personal getaway with an above ground pool and plenty of yard left to entertain a large group of people. This can be a solid starter home or also for someone looking to downsize. Showings begin at the open house this Saturday 9/26, 11:00-1:00. SOLD AS IS!

Last Listed By

Mike Pettoruto

Lillian Montalto Signature Properties Listed on: 09/23/2020

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,123

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • Property is zoned S20

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Pool
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:031.0-0000-0002.0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,123

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Cottage, Bungalow
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 398.55
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1932

Interior Features

  • No Bedrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • No Rooms: 5
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Main Lo: G46000
  • Main So: G46000
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 966.00
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Pool - Above Ground
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 427100.00
  • Acre: 0.13
  • Lot Size: 5588.00
  • Page: 567
  • Parcel Number: M:031.0-0000-0002.0
  • Zoning: S20

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 5958.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 735675
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 29, 2007
Sold by
Mulhern Michael J
Bought by
Arnott Cameron and Arnott Carrie
Total Days on Market
59
Current Estimated Value
$576,849

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$241,600
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2006
Sold by
Maclauchlan Edith J
Bought by
Lawson Carolyn M and Maclauchlan Edith

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 28, 2005
Sold by
Graves Michelle L and Graves Stephen P
Bought by
Mulhern Michael J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$233,600
Interest Rate
5.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1999
Sold by
Ohearn Thelma R and Graves Stephen P
Bought by
Graves Stephen P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 1992
Sold by
Kane Richard B and Kane Mary L
Bought by
Graves Stephen and Ohearn James W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$85,500
Interest Rate
8.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Arnott Cameron $302,000 --
Lawson Carolyn M -- --
Mulhern Michael J $292,000 --
Graves Stephen P $20,000 --
Graves Stephen $95,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Freitas Patricia $79,042
Open Freitas Patricia $365,750
Closed Arnott Cameron $226,000
Closed Graves Stephen $240,500
Closed Arnott Cameron $241,600
Previous Owner Maclauchlan Edith J $129,000
Previous Owner Mulhern Michael J $65,000
Previous Owner Mulhern Michael J $233,600
Previous Owner Mulhern Michael J $43,800
Previous Owner Graves Michelle L $60,000
Previous Owner Graves Michelle L $75,000
Previous Owner Graves Michelle L $50,000
Previous Owner Graves Michelle L $50,000
Previous Owner Graves Stephen P $121,500
Previous Owner Graves Stephen $110,000
Previous Owner Graves Stephen $85,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/22/2021 01/22/21 Sold $385,000 0.0% $399 / Sq Ft
11/21/2020 11/21/20 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2020 11/19/20 Price Changed $385,000 -4.9% $399 / Sq Ft
10/22/2020 10/22/20 Price Changed $405,000 -3.5% $419 / Sq Ft
09/23/2020 09/23/20 For Sale $419,900 -- $435 / 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 $6,123 $537,600 $408,000 $129,600
2024 $5,943 $507,100 $384,700 $122,400
2023 $6,082 $483,100 $366,400 $116,700
2022 $6,072 $455,500 $333,100 $122,400
2021 $6,228 $451,000 $310,900 $140,100
2020 $5,958 $427,100 $294,300 $132,800
2019 $5,790 $406,900 $280,300 $126,600
2018 $5,364 $386,700 $266,300 $120,400
2017 $5,193 $370,100 $254,800 $115,300
2016 $4,402 $303,600 $209,300 $94,300
2015 $4,251 $289,200 $199,300 $89,900
2014 $3,908 $265,100 $189,900 $75,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72730761

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000031-000000-000002