$520,200
SOLD APR 4, 2018

5 John Carver Rd Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,916 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$272 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heating System Uses Steam

About This Home

As of February 2022

Welcome to desirable Birch Meadow neighborhood! First time on the market in 60+ years. Spacious expanded Cape with lots of light and living space. All 3 bedrooms on second floor, including large master with tons of closet space and classic built in storage. Bonus office or den off living room and additional living space in lower level family room and half bath. This home has character throughout with hardwood, fireplace, built in cabinets bookcases, and sun porch/breezeway. Roof about 10 years old, newer oil tank, electric updated within past two years. Enjoy this lovely home in a great neighborhood, so close to everything Reading has to offer: top schools, lively downtown, public transit and quick access to all major routes.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tina Endicott

RE/MAX Encore Listed on: 03/06/2018

RE/MAX Encore

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Gormady

Classified Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,696

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Oil

Additional Features

  • Basement

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,696

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 260.91
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 12X15, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 11X14, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 12X14, Skylight
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Basement, Bathroom - Half
  • No Rooms: 7
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 11X12, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room: On Level: Basement, Dimension: 11X18
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 8X18
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X20, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Other Room 1: Name: Sun Room, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 7X18
  • Other Room 2: Name: Office, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X13, Closet, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Main Lo: AN4643
  • Main So: B95141
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1916.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Shingles, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Parking: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Schools

  • Elementary School: Birch Meadow
  • Middle School: Coolidge
  • High School: RMHS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 478300.00
  • Acre: 0.30
  • Lot Size: 12936.00
  • Page: 161
  • Zoning: S15
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 6710.55
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 734985

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2018
Closed on
Apr 4, 2018
Sold by
Carver Road Rt and White
Bought by
Northern Ent Homes & Inv
Seller's Agent
Tina Endicott
RE/MAX Encore
Buyer's Agent
Susan Gormady
Classified Realty Group
List Price
$499,900
Sold Price
$520,200
Premium/Discount to List
$20,300
4.06%
Current Estimated Value
$1,481,453

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$961,253
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.80%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $510,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 Second Mortgage Made To Cover Down Payment
Open $644,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $50,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $61,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $48,720 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $245,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $765,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $250,000 Unknown
Closed $382,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/08/2022 02/08/22 Sold $1,230,000 -3.5% $373 / Sq Ft
07/17/2021 07/17/21 Pending -- -- --
07/12/2021 07/12/21 Price Changed $1,275,000 -1.9% $386 / Sq Ft
06/28/2021 06/28/21 Price Changed $1,299,999 -5.5% $394 / Sq Ft
05/14/2021 05/14/21 For Sale $1,375,000 +164.3% $417 / Sq Ft
04/04/2018 04/04/18 Sold $520,200 +4.1% $272 / Sq Ft
03/12/2018 03/12/18 Pending -- -- --
03/06/2018 03/06/18 For Sale $499,900 -- $261 / 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 $13,696 $1,202,500 $493,000 $709,500
2024 $13,541 $1,155,400 $473,600 $681,800
2023 $13,266 $1,053,700 $427,000 $626,700
2022 $12,770 $958,000 $388,200 $569,800
2021 $10,860 $786,400 $372,000 $414,400
2020 $8,606 $616,900 $354,000 $262,900
2019 $7,216 $507,100 $337,200 $169,900
2018 $6,634 $478,300 $318,000 $160,300
2017 $6,330 $451,200 $300,000 $151,200
2016 $6,284 $433,400 $270,900 $162,500
2015 $6,067 $412,700 $258,000 $154,700
2014 $5,659 $383,900 $240,000 $143,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72289471

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000035