NOT LISTED FOR SALE

438 Grove St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $823,094 - $918,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,624 Sq Ft
$536/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 15, 2012

Last sale price $418,500 $258 Per Sq Ft

Est. 108% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,377/month

346 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood End Elementary School Rated A-
  • Custom Closet System
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of November 2012

Updated Cape in super neighborhood. (past C.Club side of Grove)Newer kitchen, hardwood fls, over sized Living rm plus beautiful 1st floor family rm. Updated elect.,new composite deck,new driveway, steps & walks professionally done in pavers.1st floor bedroom walls removed to make part of the livingrm could easily put back.Is 2 beds now. Private yard. 2 full baths one has whirlpool tub. Basement could be finished.Lofted area over 2car garage could also be finished &accessed from fam.rm

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Barbara Watkins

Listed on: 11/25/2011

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Stakem

Leading Edge Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,165

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,624 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Storm Windows
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • 3 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Oil Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet

Community Details

  • Golf Course Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:043.000000010.0,737271

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,165

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1972
  • 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
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave, Oil 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: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 228
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 208
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 144
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Balcony / Deck, Deck - Exterior, Sunken
  • Room Family Room Area: 195
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 168
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 408
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, High Speed Internet Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Basement: Full
  • Living Area: 1624
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: BB2685
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 264.72
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 257.7
  • MAIN SO: B13601

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Highway Access
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:043.000000010.0,737271
  • Zoning: R
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Size Area: 0.52
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22651.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 22651
  • PAGE: 504

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5165
  • Tax Book Number: 50319

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 6, 2007
Sold by
Barker Marcia A
Bought by
Barker Albert J
Total Days on Market
346
Current Estimated Value
$871,024
Source: Public Records

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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
Barker Albert J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crook Heather $390,000
Open Barker Albert J $630,000
Closed Barker Albert J $268,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/15/2012 11/15/12 Sold $418,500 -2.7% $258 / Sq Ft
11/05/2012 11/05/12 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2012 09/15/12 Price Changed $429,900 -1.1% $265 / Sq Ft
07/27/2012 07/27/12 Price Changed $434,888 0.0% $268 / Sq Ft
06/21/2012 06/21/12 Price Changed $434,999 -4.4% $268 / Sq Ft
06/20/2012 06/20/12 For Sale $454,999 +8.7% $280 / Sq Ft
06/15/2012 06/15/12 Off Market $418,500 -- --
01/11/2012 01/11/12 Price Changed $454,999 -3.2% $280 / Sq Ft
11/25/2011 11/25/11 For Sale $469,999 -- $289 / 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 $9,046 $794,200 $476,300 $317,900
2024 $8,941 $762,900 $457,500 $305,400
2023 $8,661 $687,900 $412,500 $275,400
2022 $8,337 $625,400 $375,000 $250,400
2021 $8,200 $593,800 $359,400 $234,400
2020 $7,883 $565,100 $342,000 $223,100
2019 $7,659 $538,200 $325,700 $212,500
2018 $7,673 $507,600 $307,200 $200,400
2017 $6,719 $478,900 $289,800 $189,100
2016 $6,323 $436,100 $259,700 $176,400
2015 $5,924 $403,000 $240,000 $163,000
2014 $5,738 $389,300 $231,800 $157,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71314224

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000043-000000-000010