NOT LISTED FOR SALE

66 Forest St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $701,000 - $756,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,504 Sq Ft
$489/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2020

Last sale price $500,000 $332 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,725/month

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storage Shed
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2020

Tremendous opportunity to own a spacious home in the popular Birch Meadow neighborhood at an affordable price! Just a short walk to the Birch Meadow complex with grade level schools, YMCA and sports field. You'll enjoy the huge open-concept kitchen/dining/living area with hardwood flooring throughout and a half bath! The first floor also boasts a fireplaced family room with custom built-ins which is also suitable for a large home office space or playroom. The kitchen features gas cooking and access to the large wooden deck adjacent to the backyard. On the upper level you'll find a huge (17' x 10') master bedroom, 2 additional bedrooms, a full bath AND a bonus room well suited for an office, nursery or walk-in closet! Outside you'll find plenty of off-street parking, a nice big backyard and a storage shed. Quick closing possible!

Last Listed By

Andrew Sarno

RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services Listed on: 08/09/2020

RE/MAX Andrew Realty Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,800

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • Year Round Access
  • Property is zoned S15

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Storage Shed

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Water Holding Tank
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:039.0-0000-0012.0

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,800

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Agent: 2.25
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 329.06
  • 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: Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • No Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 17X10, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 12X9, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 12X9, Closet, Flooring - Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Laminate
  • No Rooms: 7
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 17X8, Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X10, Flooring - Hardwood, Gas Stove
  • Laundry: On Level: Basement, Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 22X18, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Other Room 1: Name: Bonus Room, On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 8X8, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Main Lo: AC2354
  • Main So: G61700
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1504.00

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Storage Shed
  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Fieldstone

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Electric Features: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, Tank
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 535100.00
  • Acre: 0.39
  • Lot Size: 16829.00
  • Page: 534
  • Parcel Number: M:039.0-0000-0012.0
  • Zoning: S15
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 7465.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 736353

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Cordes Joseph I $500,000
Closed Chandler Corey $316,000
Closed Bramhall Charles H $113,000
Closed Bramhall Charles H $30,000
Closed Bramhall Charles H $80,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $500,000 +1.0% $332 / Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Pending -- -- --
08/09/2020 08/09/20 For Sale $494,900 +25.3% $329 / Sq Ft
01/14/2016 01/14/16 Sold $395,000 -1.0% $263 / Sq Ft
11/11/2015 11/11/15 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2015 11/05/15 Price Changed $399,000 -2.4% $265 / Sq Ft
10/07/2015 10/07/15 Price Changed $409,000 -3.8% $272 / Sq Ft
09/21/2015 09/21/15 For Sale $425,000 -- $283 / 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 $7,800 $684,800 $507,700 $177,100
2024 $7,711 $657,900 $487,700 $170,200
2023 $7,468 $593,200 $439,700 $153,500
2022 $7,190 $539,400 $399,800 $139,600
2021 $7,767 $562,400 $383,100 $179,300
2020 $7,465 $535,100 $364,500 $170,600
2019 $7,253 $509,700 $347,200 $162,500
2018 $6,667 $480,700 $327,400 $153,300
2017 $6,299 $449,000 $308,900 $140,100
2016 $5,980 $412,400 $276,800 $135,600
2015 $5,602 $381,100 $255,800 $125,300
2014 $5,427 $368,200 $247,100 $121,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72706640

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000039-000000-000012