438 Summer Ave Reading, MA 01867
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,218
Sq Ft
0.29
Acres
About This Home
As of June 2017Charming Victorian located on the West Side of Reading; walking distance to schools, public transportation and library. Spacious rooms with high ceilings; natural woodwork; beautiful staircase; stained glass windows and more. Nice dining room with fireplace & leaded built in china cabinet and a fabulous new kitchen. Updates include electrical, exterior paint, windows, kitchen, 2nd floor bath and driveway . Additional 25 x 22 unfinished space on the third floor..great potential!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 04/08/2013
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$12,174
Year Built
1920
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Paved Drive
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1920
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
- Electric: 200 Amps
- Energy: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 14X12
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 14X13
- Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 12X8
- Bedroom 5: Third Floor, 11X11
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor, 12X16
- Laundry Room: First Floor
- Living Room: First Floor, 16X15
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 16X15
- Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room: First Floor, 13X12
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Asbestos
- Exterior Features: Porch
- Foundation: Fieldstone
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Detached
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 4
Utilities
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 13, 1994
Sold by
Engeriser Paul T and Moody Lisa I
Bought by
Clay Robert H and Cogan Ruth L
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
7.45%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 31, 1992
Sold by
Sullivan Thomas F and Sullivan Judith A
Bought by
Engeriser Paul T and Moody Lisa I
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 14, 1989
Sold by
Frazier Dorothea I
Bought by
Sullivan Thomas F
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $256,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $242,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $230,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $151,200 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Open | $664,000 | Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM | |
| Closed | $100,000 | Balloon | |
| Closed | $96,800 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $481,200 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $200,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $100,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $30,000 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $150,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/21/2017 06/21/17 | Sold | $789,000 | +1.3% | $277 / Sq Ft |
| 04/03/2017 04/03/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/27/2017 03/27/17 | For Sale | $779,000 | 0.0% | $273 / Sq Ft |
| 02/28/2017 02/28/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/20/2017 02/20/17 | For Sale | $779,000 | +29.5% | $273 / Sq Ft |
| 05/16/2013 05/16/13 | Sold | $601,500 | +4.6% | $271 / Sq Ft |
| 04/12/2013 04/12/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/08/2013 04/08/13 | For Sale | $574,900 | -- | $259 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $12,174 | $1,068,800 | $492,500 | $576,300 |
| 2024 | $12,036 | $1,027,000 | $473,100 | $553,900 |
| 2023 | $11,668 | $926,800 | $426,600 | $500,200 |
| 2022 | $11,240 | $843,200 | $387,800 | $455,400 |
| 2021 | $11,134 | $806,200 | $371,600 | $434,600 |
| 2020 | $10,707 | $767,500 | $353,600 | $413,900 |
| 2019 | $10,406 | $731,300 | $336,800 | $394,500 |
| 2018 | $9,570 | $690,000 | $317,600 | $372,400 |
| 2017 | $9,139 | $651,400 | $299,700 | $351,700 |
| 2016 | $8,964 | $618,200 | $311,900 | $306,300 |
| 2015 | $7,816 | $531,700 | $284,900 | $246,800 |
| 2014 | $7,831 | $531,300 | $282,000 | $249,300 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Andersen Group Realty
Seller's Agent in 2017
Andersen Group Realty
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
(781) 729-2329
23 in this area
571 Total Sales
-
Christine Pomer
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Christine Pomer
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
(617) 484-5839
2 in this area
156 Total Sales
-
Sumi Sinnatamby
S
Seller's Agent in 2013
Sumi Sinnatamby
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(781) 249-7889
19 in this area
26 Total Sales
-
Sven Andersen
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Sven Andersen
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
(781) 739-2258
6 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71505912
APN: READ-000007-000000-000245
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