NOT LISTED FOR SALE

34 Longfellow Rd Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $818,000 - $914,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,302 Sq Ft
$373/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2023

Last sale price $749,900 $326 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,383/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of June 2023

Quintessential Cape Cod style home is situated in the highly sought after Birch Meadow neighborhood with a private backyard. Close to the 3 area schools, YMCA & athletic fields. This home offers a flexible floor plan & has been lovingly maintained by one family for the past 40 years! The 1st level has an updated custom kitchen with granite counters & stainless appliances, a cozy breakfast nook with built-in hutch, a large dining room, a spacious family room has new carpet & plenty of closet space, & a living room with fireplace. An inviting enclosed front porch is the envy of the neighborhood. The 2nd level offers 3 generous size bedrooms including a front to back master bedroom, one full bath & a bonus sitting room/home office. Need extra space for guests, teens or entertaining? The lower level offers an additional oversized family room with wood burning stove, new carpet, laundry area, a full bath & lots of storage. Start making your new memories in this lovely family home today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Ann Quinn

Wilson Wolfe Real Estate Listed on: 05/18/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Alex Walsh

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,088

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 7,838 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,302 Sq Ft Home
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Area
  • Play Room
  • Storm Doors
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Birch Meadow Elementary School
  • Call Supt. Middle School
  • Call Supt. High School

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Central Heating
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 135
  • Assessor Parcel Number 735093

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,088

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • 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, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Wainscoting, Beadboard, Entry Hall, Sitting Room, Play Room
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Microwave, Oil Water Heater,Water Heater(Separate Booster), Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 169
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 90
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 216
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 180
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Skylight, Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Beadboard, Closet - Double
  • Room Family Room Area: 264
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Kitchen Area: 187
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 252
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete
  • Living Area: 2302
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: B95198
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 325.76
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 325.76
  • MAIN SO: AN4691

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Frontage Length: 70
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 3
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 735093
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size Area: 0.18
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7838
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 3
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8088
  • Tax Book Number: 15929
  • Tax Lot: 135
  • Tax Map Number: 27

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Call Supt.
  • Elementary School: Birch Meadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Call Supt.

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 18, 1984
Bought by
Marotta Joseph T and Marotta Diane J
Current Estimated Value
$859,433
Source: Public Records

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
Marotta Joseph T $102,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sharma Kartik $712,400
Closed Sharma Kartik $712,400
Closed Marotta Joseph T $150,000
Closed Marotta Diane J $200,000
Closed Hoff Eillen R $100,000
Closed Marotta Joseph T $100,000
Closed Marotta Joseph T $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2023 06/28/23 Sold $749,900 0.0% $326 / Sq Ft
05/27/2023 05/27/23 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2023 05/18/23 For Sale $749,900 -- $326 / 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 $8,128 $713,600 $426,400 $287,200
2024 $8,334 $711,100 $409,600 $301,500
2023 $8,088 $642,400 $369,300 $273,100
2022 $7,802 $585,300 $335,800 $249,500
2021 $7,910 $572,800 $321,700 $251,100
2020 $7,614 $545,800 $306,200 $239,600
2019 $7,405 $520,400 $291,600 $228,800
2018 $6,118 $491,600 $275,000 $216,600
2017 $3,990 $464,600 $259,500 $205,100
2016 $6,323 $436,100 $234,300 $201,800
2015 $6,114 $415,900 $223,100 $192,800
2014 $5,718 $387,900 $207,600 $180,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73113414

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000135