NOT LISTED FOR SALE

56 Highland St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $724,000 - $821,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,972 Sq Ft
$399/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 04, 2019

Last sale price $520,000 $264 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,986/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Enclosed patio or porch

About This Home

As of December 2019

BUNGALOW DREAMS in this gem of a home! CHARMING comes easy to this three-bedroom 2 bath home, situated on a BEAUTIFUL and opportunistic LOT. LOVED FOR MANY YEARS, it's now time for the right buyer to make some necessary updates and call it their own. Open up the PICTURESQUE front porch, add some life to the second floor.. the ideas will flow as you walk through the character filled 1,972 sq. ft. home. First floor houses 2 bedrooms, living room with fireplace, charming original kitchen, family room, office and full bath. Second floor has a bedroom and ¾ bath. Located in a desirable Reading neighborhood, near commuter rail and trendy downtown.. Condos watch out.. this home has it all!

Last Listed By

Maureen Giuliano

Classified Realty Group Listed on: 10/24/2019

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,541

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • Property is zoned S15

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:021.0-0000-0365.0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,541

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Bungalow
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 253.50
  • Comp Based On: Net Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1920

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X12, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X12, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 13X13, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - 3/4
  • No Rooms: 8
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 15X10, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 15X12, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 16X12, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Laundry: On Level: First Floor
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 15X13, Fireplace
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Other Room 1: Name: Home Office, On Level: Basement, Dimension: 14X12
  • Other Room 2: Name: Sun Room, On Level: First Floor
  • Main Lo: B95141
  • Main So: AN2314
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1972.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Gutters
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Insulation Feature: Full

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: 200 Amps
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Schools

  • Elementary School: Call supt
  • Middle School: call supt
  • High School: RMHS

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 494900.00
  • Acre: 0.28
  • Lot Size: 12154.00
  • Page: 410
  • Parcel Number: M:021.0-0000-0365.0
  • Zoning: S15
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Level

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7042.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 734466

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 1965
Bought by
Patterson Barbara J
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$786,112

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
Patterson Barbara J $18,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Kaffenberger Jason $462,800
Closed Baker Daniel M $468,000
Closed Patterson Barbara J $13,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/04/2019 12/04/19 Sold $520,000 +4.0% $264 / Sq Ft
10/30/2019 10/30/19 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2019 10/24/19 For Sale $499,900 -- $253 / 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 $7,541 $662,100 $455,300 $206,800
2024 $7,629 $650,900 $447,600 $203,300
2023 $7,721 $613,300 $421,800 $191,500
2022 $7,479 $561,100 $385,900 $175,200
2021 $7,166 $518,900 $332,800 $186,100
2020 $7,363 $527,800 $322,000 $205,800
2019 $7,042 $494,900 $301,900 $193,000
2018 $6,534 $471,100 $287,400 $183,700
2017 $6,172 $439,900 $268,400 $171,500
2016 $5,393 $371,900 $269,300 $102,600
2015 $5,660 $385,000 $256,400 $128,600
2014 $5,069 $343,900 $238,500 $105,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Maureen Giuliano

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Maureen Giuliano

    Classified Realty Group

    (617) 281-4615

    13 in this area

    60 Total Sales

    Maureen Giuliano
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  • Jason Niles

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jason Niles

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    (617) 913-3237

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Jason Niles
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72584364

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000021-000000-000365

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

56 Highland St, Reading, MA

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