$750,000
SOLD AUG 5, 2022

431 West St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,521 Sq Ft
10,127 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$493 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Alice M. Barrows Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of August 2022

This classic cape has so much to offer inside and out. Picture perfect fireplaced livingroom with detailed moldings and built in book shelving. The diningroom has a built china cabinet, window shutters and an atrium door leading to a lovely 3 season room overlooking the yard. The kitchen is updated and has newer SS appliances. Very useful floorplan with a nicely sized first floor room currently used as a den, though has been a bedroom in past. An office completes the first level.Three bedrooms and a newer full ceramic tiled bath on the second level. Updated lighting with dimming features throughout. The home features hardwood flooring throughout, including the kitchen and had has central air conditioning. Very private yard area with oversized deck, recently updated and stained and newer stockade fence. The lawn is serviced with a sprinkler system. The basement has lots of storage and could be finished. A truly move in condition home, don't miss it.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kevin Coughlin

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 06/08/2022

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Staci Loeffler

Keller Williams Realty - Londonderry

Keller Williams Realty - Londonderry

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,301

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 10,127 Sq Ft Lot
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned S20

Parking

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

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,521 Sq Ft Home
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Barrows Elementary School
  • Parker Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 307
  • Assessor Parcel Number M:020.000000307.0,734919

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,301

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Buyer Agency: 2.0
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Transaction Broker: 2.0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Home Office, High Speed Internet
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 90
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 130
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 200
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 132
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Family Room Area: 144
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Kitchen Area: 132
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 187
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 110
  • Room Office Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1521
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 476.59
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 493.1
  • MAIN SO: NH0049

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Frontage Length: 99
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • 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: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Highway Access, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:020.000000307.0,734919
  • Zoning: S20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10127
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 502

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7301
  • Tax Book Number: 65232
  • Tax Lot: 307
  • Tax Map Number: 20

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Barrows
  • Middle Or Junior School: Parker

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 2001
Sold by
Ensminger Alexander and Ensminger Emily M
Bought by
Donovan Edward J and Donovan Kristen M
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$853,459

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2000
Sold by
Starr Jeffrey A and Dixon Chantal G
Bought by
Ensminger Alexander and Ensminger Emily M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 22, 1993
Sold by
Mcmanus Francis X and Mcmanus Brenda J
Bought by
Starr Jeffrey A and Dixon Chantal G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 1990
Sold by
Romanelli James M
Bought by
Mcmanus Francis X

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 1987
Sold by
Rackleff Gary E
Bought by
Romanelli James M
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $330,000 --
Deed $300,000 --
Deed $180,000 --
Deed $185,000 --
Deed $194,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $389,600 New Conventional
Closed $50,000 No Value Available
Closed $262,000 Stand Alone Second
Closed $272,000 No Value Available
Closed $60,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/05/2022 08/05/22 Sold $750,000 +3.5% $493 / Sq Ft
06/13/2022 06/13/22 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2022 06/08/22 For Sale $724,900 +48.9% $477 / Sq Ft
04/17/2015 04/17/15 Sold $487,000 0.0% $320 / Sq Ft
03/20/2015 03/20/15 Pending -- -- --
03/11/2015 03/11/15 Off Market $487,000 -- --
03/04/2015 03/04/15 For Sale $479,900 -- $316 / 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 $7,976 $700,300 $416,600 $283,700
2024 $7,885 $672,800 $400,200 $272,600
2023 $7,584 $602,400 $360,900 $241,500
2022 $7,301 $547,700 $328,100 $219,600
2021 $7,053 $510,700 $310,100 $200,600
2020 $6,893 $494,100 $300,000 $194,100
2019 $6,677 $469,200 $284,900 $184,300
2018 $5,960 $429,700 $260,900 $168,800
2017 $5,825 $415,200 $252,100 $163,100
2016 $5,435 $374,800 $217,000 $157,800
2015 $5,248 $357,000 $206,700 $150,300
2014 $5,012 $340,000 $196,800 $143,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72994030

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000020-000000-000307