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Seller's Agent in 2025
Mark Nelson
Leading Edge Real Estate
(781) 517-4230
2 in this area
5 Total Sales
71 Winthrop Ave Reading, MA 01867
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,448
Sq Ft
10,019
Sq Ft
Highlights
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Property is near public transit and schools
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
- Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
As of August 2025Picturesque setting in one of Readings most desirable neighborhoods. A short distance to elementary, middle and high schools. Tennis courts, YMCA, park and playground are equally as close. The kitchen and first floor bathroom have recently been renovated. The windows, siding, driveway and gutters have all been replaced within the last 4 years. The hardwood floors have also just been sanded and stained. Easy access to 93, 128 and the train station. The home and its improvements are a bonus, but it is really about the location and the people. If you are looking for a warm inviting neighborhood with a wonderful sense of community, you have found your home. We spent 28 years raising our family in this house and couldn't have been happier. The Birch Meadow area is a very special place, and we will miss it greatly. Open houses 7/17 and 7/18 from 5-7. 7/19 from 10-12 and 7/20 from 12-2.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,302
Year Built
- Built in 1925
Lot Details
- 10,001 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned S15
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,448 Sq Ft Home
- Insulated Windows
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Block Basement Construction
Outdoor Features
- Bulkhead
- Outdoor Storage
- Rain Gutters
- Porch
Location
- Property is near public transit and schools
Schools
- Birch Meadow Elementary School
- Coolidge Middle School
- RMHS High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- 1 Heating Zone
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Electric Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:027.000000077.0,735030
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Birch Meadow Subdivision
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Park
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 16, 2025
Closed on
Aug 21, 2025
Sold by
Nelson Mark E and Nelson Cynthia J
Bought by
Kelly Cameron and Kelly Emily
Seller's Agent
Mark Nelson
Leading Edge Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Margaret O'Sullivan
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$799,000
Sold Price
$820,000
Premium/Discount to List
$21,000
2.63%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$388
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.10%
Original Mortgage
$656,000
Outstanding Balance
$653,127
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$166,485
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 12, 1997
Sold by
Taylor Amelia and Martin Helen T
Bought by
Nelson Mark E and Nelson Cynthia J
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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 | $820,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $820,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $198,100 | -- | |
| Deed | $198,100 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $656,000 | New Conventional | |
| Closed | $656,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $274,900 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $15,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2025 08/21/25 | Sold | $820,000 | +2.6% | $566 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2025 07/22/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/16/2025 07/16/25 | For Sale | $799,000 | -- | $552 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
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 | $8,302 | $728,900 | $481,900 | $247,000 |
| 2024 | $8,209 | $700,400 | $463,000 | $237,400 |
| 2023 | $7,956 | $631,900 | $417,400 | $214,500 |
| 2022 | $7,663 | $574,900 | $379,500 | $195,400 |
| 2021 | $7,590 | $549,600 | $363,600 | $186,000 |
| 2020 | $7,297 | $523,100 | $346,000 | $177,100 |
| 2019 | $7,094 | $498,500 | $329,600 | $168,900 |
| 2018 | $6,522 | $470,200 | $310,800 | $159,400 |
| 2017 | $6,227 | $443,800 | $293,200 | $150,600 |
| 2016 | $6,031 | $415,900 | $264,900 | $151,000 |
| 2015 | $5,824 | $396,200 | $252,200 | $144,000 |
| 2014 | $5,436 | $368,800 | $234,600 | $134,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Mark Nelson
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Margaret O'Sullivan
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Margaret O'Sullivan
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
(781) 439-2566
42 in this area
93 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73405284
APN: READ-000027-000000-000077
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