$935,000
SOLD OCT 10, 2024

71 Grove St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,748 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$340 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of October 2024

Located on a CORNER LOT with the driveway and yard facing a QUIET DEAD END STREET, this OVERSIZED COLONIAL has all the space you have been looking for. The formal LIVING ROOM features HARDWOOD FLOORS and FIREPLACE. The EAT-IN KITCHEN leads to a MUDROOM with TWO CLOSETS. The SPACIOUS FAMILY ROOM is BRIGHT AND SUNNY with an adjoining space accessed through FRENCH DOORS perfect for an OFFICE, play area or library. A FULL BATH, LAUNDRY ROOM and WALK-IN CLOSET complete the first floor. Upstairs, the FOUR BEDROOMS are LARGE with GREAT STORAGE. The PRIMARY BEDROOM offers a WALK-IN CLOSET. The BACKYARD with a CHARMING shed and PATIO is PERFECT for ENTERTAINING. All of this 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: 08/21/2024

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristin Duffy

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,875

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,748 Sq Ft Home
  • French Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Call Supt Elementary And Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:032.000000055.0,735805

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,875

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Compensation Offered but Not in MLS
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Sitting Room
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 240
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 168
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 225
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 70
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 64
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 144
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, French Doors
  • Room Family Room Area: 315
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Area: 156
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 286
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 2748
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 336.57
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 340.25
  • MAIN SO: M59500
  • Insulation: Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:032.000000055.0,735805
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Size Area: 0.27
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11883
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 499
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10875
  • Tax Book Number: 79813

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
Jan 31, 2020
Sold by
Bourque Daniel F and Bourque Judith M
Bought by
Daniel F Bourque Lt and Bourque
Current Estimated Value
$990,317
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
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $766,550 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $766,550 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $600,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $295,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $195,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $260,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $36,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $220,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $139,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $10,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $138,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/10/2024 10/10/24 Sold $935,000 +1.1% $340 / Sq Ft
08/28/2024 08/28/24 Pending -- -- --
08/21/2024 08/21/24 For Sale $924,900 -- $337 / 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 $10,898 $956,800 $462,100 $494,700
2024 $10,875 $927,900 $448,100 $479,800
2023 $10,179 $808,500 $390,300 $418,200
2022 $9,670 $725,400 $350,100 $375,300
2021 $9,255 $670,200 $336,100 $334,100
2020 $9,161 $656,700 $329,300 $327,400
2019 $9,318 $625,600 $313,700 $311,900
2018 $5,733 $584,200 $292,900 $291,300
2017 $0 $558,600 $280,100 $278,500
2016 $7,582 $522,900 $266,600 $256,300
2015 $7,105 $483,300 $246,400 $236,900
2014 $6,882 $466,900 $238,000 $228,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73280097

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000032-000000-000055