$717,000
SOLD DEC 3, 2024

65 Grove St Reading, MA 01867

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,344 Sq Ft
7,301 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$533 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of December 2024

This READING COLONIAL sits on a LARGE CORNER LOT with the driveway and garage facing a QUIET DEAD END STREET for safe and EASY PARKING. The kitchen is UPDATED with STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, GRANITE COUNTERS, SOFT-CLOSE CABINETS, a BREAKFAST BAR and RECESSED LIGHTING. The OPEN CONCEPT living room features FRENCH DOORS, a FIREPLACE and modern sconce lighting. The dining room/family room completes the first floor with LARGE FLOOR TO CEILING windows OVERLOOKING THE YARD and a built-in China cabinet. Upstairs is 3 BEDROOMS and a RECENTLY RENOVATED FULL BATH with DESIGNER FEATURES including lighted shelving and RADIANT FLOOR HEATING. Located within minutes to SCHOOLS, MAJOR HIGHWAYS, LIBRARY, TOWN CENTER and COMMUTER RAIL. Come experience the BEST Reading has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret O'Sullivan

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 10/30/2024

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Matthew Czepiel

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Lamacchia Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,238

Year Built

  • Built in 1929 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 7,301 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub Includes Tile Surround

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Call Supt Elementary And Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:032.000000071.0,735821

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Meadow Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,238

Year Built

Built in 1929 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Meadow
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 154
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 100
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 154
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 198
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Room Kitchen Area: 121
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 209
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry
  • Living Area: 1344
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 520.76
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 533.48
  • MAIN SO: AN2314
  • Insulation: Mixed

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Radiant, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:032.000000071.0,735821
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7301
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 359
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8238
  • Tax Book Number: 73568

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Call Supt
  • Middle Or Junior School: Call Supt

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 30, 2014
Sold by
Gardner Margaret
Bought by
Margaret Gardner T and Margaret Gardner
Current Estimated Value
$732,400
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 -- --
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $573,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $573,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $493,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $501,500 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $503,500 New Conventional
Closed $370,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $457,500 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $20,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/03/2024 12/03/24 Sold $717,000 +2.4% $533 / Sq Ft
11/08/2024 11/08/24 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2024 10/30/24 For Sale $699,900 +32.1% $521 / Sq Ft
10/31/2019 10/31/19 Sold $530,000 0.0% $394 / Sq Ft
09/23/2019 09/23/19 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2019 09/05/19 Price Changed $529,900 -3.6% $394 / Sq Ft
08/15/2019 08/15/19 For Sale $549,900 +38.1% $409 / Sq Ft
06/24/2015 06/24/15 Sold $398,250 +13.8% $296 / Sq Ft
05/13/2015 05/13/15 Pending -- -- --
05/08/2015 05/08/15 For Sale $349,900 -- $260 / 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 $8,254 $724,700 $445,800 $278,900
2024 $8,238 $702,900 $432,300 $270,600
2023 $7,715 $612,800 $376,500 $236,300
2022 $7,334 $550,200 $337,700 $212,500
2021 $7,104 $514,400 $324,200 $190,200
2020 $7,034 $504,200 $317,700 $186,500
2019 $6,836 $480,400 $302,600 $177,800
2018 $6,226 $448,900 $282,600 $166,300
2017 $6,023 $429,300 $270,200 $159,100
2016 $5,851 $403,500 $257,200 $146,300
2015 $5,348 $363,800 $237,700 $126,100
2014 $5,183 $351,600 $229,600 $122,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73307930

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000032-000000-000071