Seller's Agent in 2025
Carol Fontana
RE/MAX
(781) 589-6657
5 in this area
47 Total Sales
577 Summer Ave Reading, MA 01867
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,796
Sq Ft
0.62
Acres
Highlights
- 0.62 Acre Lot
- Custom Closet System
- Property is near public transit
- Joshua Eaton Elementary School Rated A-
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Wooded Lot
About This Home
As of November 2025Lovely Cape in the Joshua Eaton school area. This home offers a flexible 1st floor layout. Lots of storage in the kitchen, bright dining room with fireplace, spacious living room w/bow window & access to the back yard, a main bath with tub & shower & a linen closet, a large 1st flr. bedroom is used as a guest/playroom & there is a great home office. There is a closet in the main hall. The 2nd floor offers a primary bedroom with a large closet, storage space & built-ins, a 1/2 bath, and a linen closet. Another spacious bedroom with built-ins. The basement has the potential to be finished, it has been used as an exercise space & is great for storage. It has a laundry area with a laundry sink & garage access. This lot offers wonderful privacy and entertaining space, two patios, garden space, and a grass game area. Great commuter location for all highways & the commuter rail. AHS Home Warranty is included for the buyer's peace of mind.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,148
Year Built
- Built in 1956
Lot Details
- 0.62 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned S15
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Tuck Under Parking
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,796 Sq Ft Home
- Recessed Lighting
- Insulated Windows
- Bay Window
- Window Screens
- Insulated Doors
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Storm Doors
Kitchen
- Range with Range Hood
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
- Bathtub with Shower
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Garage Access
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
- Laundry in Basement
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Joshua Eaton Elementary School
- Parker Middle School
- Reading High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 1 Cooling Zone
- 1 Heating Zone
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- 200+ Amp Service
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
Listing and Financial Details
- Home warranty included in the sale of the property
- Assessor Parcel Number M:008.000000083.0,730644
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 1, 2025
Closed on
Nov 7, 2025
Sold by
Brett Cory J and Scioli-Brett Gina T
Bought by
Peterson Alan and Peterson Lori
Seller's Agent
Carol Fontana
RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services
Buyer's Agent
Marie Mikolinski
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
List Price
$824,850
Sold Price
$781,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$43,850
-5.32%
Views
59
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.78%
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 23, 2018
Closed on
Sep 28, 2018
Sold by
Whary Colleen T
Bought by
Crothers-Brett Cory J and Scioli-Brett Gina T
Seller's Agent
Rick Nazzaro
Colonial Manor Realty
Buyer's Agent
Carol Fontana
RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services
List Price
$529,900
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
0.96%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.43%
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 12, 2014
Sold by
577 Summer Avenue Rt and Whary
Bought by
Whary Colleen T
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 2003
Sold by
Whary Colleen T
Bought by
577 Summer Avenue Rt and Whary
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | $781,000 | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $535,000 | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $428,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 11/18/25 | Sold | $781,000 | +0.3% | $435 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/21/2025 10/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 10/14/2025 10/14/25 | Price Changed | $779,000 | -5.6% | $434 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/01/2025 10/01/25 | For Sale | $824,850 | +54.2% | $459 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/28/2018 09/28/18 | Sold | $535,000 | +1.0% | $298 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/29/2018 08/29/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/23/2018 08/23/18 | For Sale | $529,900 | -- | $295 / 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 | $8,148 | $715,400 | $448,300 | $267,100 |
| 2024 | $8,054 | $687,200 | $430,600 | $256,600 |
| 2023 | $7,802 | $619,700 | $388,300 | $231,400 |
| 2022 | $7,509 | $563,300 | $353,000 | $210,300 |
| 2021 | $14,145 | $534,800 | $333,600 | $201,200 |
| 2020 | $7,219 | $517,500 | $322,800 | $194,700 |
| 2019 | $20,454 | $503,700 | $306,500 | $197,200 |
| 2018 | $6,398 | $461,300 | $280,700 | $180,600 |
| 2017 | $7,162 | $460,400 | $271,200 | $189,200 |
| 2016 | $6,451 | $444,900 | $285,200 | $159,700 |
| 2015 | $6,228 | $423,700 | $271,600 | $152,100 |
| 2014 | $5,809 | $394,100 | $252,600 | $141,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Carol Fontana
-
Marie Mikolinski
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Marie Mikolinski
Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
(978) 987-5166
1 in this area
3 Total Sales
-
Rick Nazzaro
Seller's Agent in 2018
Rick Nazzaro
Colonial Manor Realty
(781) 290-7425
113 in this area
174 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73437787
APN: READ-000008-000000-000083
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