NOT LISTED FOR SALE

34 Putnam Rd Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $807,000 - $985,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,428 Sq Ft
$617/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 06, 2022

Last sale price $760,000 $532 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,492/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2022

Location, location, location!! Beautifully situated in a fabulous neighborhood near the Birch Meadow Area, this picture perfect cape with great curb appeal awaits new owners. A turn key opportunity to own in Reading. This fantastic home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and sits on a 14,000 sq ft lot with private back yard. Newly updated eat-in kitchen, quartz counters, stainless appliances and a generous size peninsula you will enjoy being the host. In addition to the updated kitchen the first floor offers a living room with fireplace, a den/family room, a 1st floor bedroom and full bathroom. The second floor offers 2 front-to-back bedrooms and a full bathroom with heated flooring. There are gleaming hardwood floors in most rooms with ample closet and storage space. An attached two-car garage with breezeway is perfect for stepping into your car in the colder months. Make your appointment today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Ann Quinn

Wilson Wolfe Real Estate Listed on: 03/02/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Christine Pomer

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,383

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Stone Wall
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

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

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,428 Sq Ft Home
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Storm Doors
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Unfinished Basement

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

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Breezeway
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Call Suptoffice Elementary And Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • 3+ Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 82
  • Assessor Parcel Number 736475

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,383

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5 NSP
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5 NSP
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breezeway
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Oven,Dishwasher,Disposal,Countertop Range,Range Hood, Oil Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, 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/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 180
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 90
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 180
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Family Room Area: 132
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Chair Rail, Peninsula
  • Room Kitchen Area: 187
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 187
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1428
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: B95198
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 490.13
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 532.21
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage Length: 80
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: 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: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), 3 or More
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • 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, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 736475
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Size Area: 0.33
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14374.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 14165
  • PAGE: 129

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8383
  • Tax Book Number: 45848
  • Tax Lot: 82
  • Tax Map Number: 34

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2005
Sold by
Downing Matthew F and Downing Sarah M
Bought by
Gigler Allen F and Gigler Corin R
Current Estimated Value
$880,646

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,000
Interest Rate
5.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 10, 2001
Sold by
Farnham Donald B and Farnham Norma L
Bought by
Downing Matthew F and Downing Sarah M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Interest Rate
7.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Gigler Allen F $455,000 --
Downing Matthew F $325,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Partlow Benjamin P $608,000
Closed Gigler Allen F $322,000
Closed Gigler Allen F $359,000
Closed Gigler Allen F $20,500
Previous Owner Downing Matthew F $275,000
Previous Owner Downing Matthew F $50,000
Previous Owner Farnham Donald B $260,000
Previous Owner Farnham Donald B $250,000
Previous Owner Farnham Donald B $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/06/2022 05/06/22 Sold $760,000 +8.6% $532 / Sq Ft
03/07/2022 03/07/22 Pending -- -- --
03/02/2022 03/02/22 For Sale $699,900 -- $490 / 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 $8,771 $770,100 $497,700 $272,400
2024 $8,669 $739,700 $478,100 $261,600
2023 $8,709 $691,700 $431,000 $260,700
2022 $8,383 $628,900 $391,900 $237,000
2021 $8,189 $593,000 $375,500 $217,500
2020 $7,872 $564,300 $357,300 $207,000
2019 $7,647 $537,400 $340,300 $197,100
2018 $7,031 $506,900 $321,000 $185,900
2017 $6,709 $478,200 $302,800 $175,400
2016 $6,221 $429,000 $271,300 $157,700
2015 $5,827 $396,400 $250,700 $145,700
2014 $5,645 $383,000 $242,200 $140,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72947722

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000034-000000-000082