NOT LISTED FOR SALE

50 Forest St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $754,000 - $820,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,493 Sq Ft
$535/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2021

Last sale price $652,000 $437 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,095/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of February 2021

Located in the desirable Birch Meadow neighborhood with easy access to parks, schools and the YMCA. This Colonial features, on the first floor, a fire placed living room, dining room currently used as a den, office, an additional dining area with a built in cabinet, a full bath and a screened in porch located off the kitchen. The second floor offers a spacious front to back master bedroom with double closets, two additional bedrooms and another full bath. 2020 January ~ New roof for the house and garage plus new hardwood floors installed on the second floor. Low maintenance vinyl siding & fence, large back yard, detached garage and plenty of off street parking. Conveniently located to all major highways, the vibrant town center, library, commuter rail and bus.

Last Listed By

Sumi Sinnatamby

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 01/14/2021

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,032

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 10,454

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Schools

  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Oil Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Screened Porch
  • Year Round Access
  • Basement

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,032

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 367.72
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1941

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 22X10, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 12X11, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 10X9, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Vinyl
  • No Rooms: 7
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X11, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 10X9, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X13, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Other Room 1: Name: Office, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 10X8, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Other Room 2: Name: Other, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 10X9, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Main Lo: AN6527
  • Main So: AN5454
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1493.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened
  • Foundation: Concrete Block

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers
  • Cooling: Wall AC
  • Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Schools

  • Elementary School: School Dept
  • Middle School: Coolidge
  • High School: RMHS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 531800.00
  • Acre: 0.24
  • Lot Size: 10300.00
  • Page: 591
  • Zoning: RES
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7344.16
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 736412
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: School Dept
  • High School: RMHS
  • Middle School: Coolidge

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 16, 1995
Sold by
Constance Frank and Dusseault Mary L
Bought by
Girardo Paul and Crabtree Nancy L
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$798,369

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Girardo Paul $201,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Pacheco Joseph D $620,000
Closed Mccool Andrew D $521,600
Closed Richards Michael F $100,000
Closed Crabtree Nancy L $305,000
Closed Girardo Paul $285,500
Closed Girardo Paul $285,000
Closed Constance Frank A $30,000
Closed Constance Frank A $275,000
Closed Crabtree Nancy L $40,000
Closed Crabtree Nancy L $25,000
Closed Crabtree Nancy L $250,000
Closed Crabtree Nancy L $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $652,000 +18.8% $437 / Sq Ft
01/19/2021 01/19/21 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2021 01/14/21 For Sale $549,000 +9.8% $368 / Sq Ft
12/10/2019 12/10/19 Sold $500,000 +6.4% $335 / Sq Ft
11/12/2019 11/12/19 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2019 11/08/19 For Sale $469,900 -- $315 / 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 $8,032 $705,200 $483,100 $222,100
2024 $7,941 $677,600 $464,100 $213,500
2023 $7,698 $611,400 $418,400 $193,000
2022 $7,414 $556,200 $380,400 $175,800
2021 $7,344 $531,800 $364,500 $167,300
2020 $8,143 $583,700 $346,800 $236,900
2019 $7,915 $556,200 $330,400 $225,800
2018 $7,279 $524,800 $311,600 $213,200
2017 $6,948 $495,200 $293,900 $201,300
2016 $6,306 $434,900 $263,400 $171,500
2015 $5,911 $402,100 $243,400 $158,700
2014 $5,728 $388,600 $235,100 $153,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72775127

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000039-000000-000023