NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Charles St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $776,000 - $803,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,539 Sq Ft
$512/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 19, 2015

Last sale price $417,000 $271 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,020/month

38 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2015

Built in 1940 as the "dream home" of an English couple, This property is unique and has unlimited possibilities for many types of buyers. If you want a huge yard with mature gardens, beautiful flowering trees and bushes and a tree house plus plenty of space for everything then this is the place for you.Your updates and ideas will bring this home to its full potential. Many special features include built-ins, hardwood floors, large unfinished attic space for expansion. First floor bath has a designated space for a large shower. All new windows.. Many nooks and alcoves offer charm throughout the house. Unfinished FR has space for a wine or root cellar, cedar closet plus lots of storage areas. Located near Memorial Park. Maybe this will be your dream house too. Subject to selling finding suitable housing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judith Kramer

Colonial Manor Realty License #448500296 Listed on: 04/15/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Doherty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2022
Sold by
Ruocchio Raphael and Juhel Samphas
Bought by
Ruocchio Raphael
Current Estimated Value
$787,920

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$382,350
Outstanding Balance
$320,575
Interest Rate
3.39%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Estimated Equity
$456,656

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2009
Sold by
Ryan Robert P
Bought by
Ryan Suzanne M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 28, 1992
Sold by
Peterson Robert
Bought by
Ryan Robert P and Ryan Suzanne
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Ruocchio Raphael -- None Available
Ruocchio Raphael -- None Available
Ryan Suzanne M -- --
Ryan Suzanne M -- --
Ryan Robert P $146,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ruocchio Raphael $382,350
Previous Owner Ruocchio Raphael $90,100
Previous Owner Ruocchio Raphael $340,000
Previous Owner Juhel Samphas $344,025
Previous Owner Ryan Robert P $261,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2015 08/19/15 Sold $417,000 0.0% $271 / Sq Ft
05/23/2015 05/23/15 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2015 05/14/15 Off Market $417,000 -- --
04/27/2015 04/27/15 For Sale $424,900 +1.9% $276 / Sq Ft
04/21/2015 04/21/15 Off Market $417,000 -- --
04/15/2015 04/15/15 For Sale $424,900 -- $276 / 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 $8,262 $725,400 $524,400 $201,000
2024 $8,246 $703,600 $508,500 $195,100
2023 $7,723 $613,400 $442,900 $170,500
2022 $7,339 $550,600 $397,200 $153,400
2021 $7,412 $536,700 $381,300 $155,400
2020 $7,339 $526,100 $373,700 $152,400
2019 $7,132 $501,200 $355,900 $145,300
2018 $6,495 $468,300 $332,400 $135,900
2017 $6,284 $447,900 $317,800 $130,100
2016 $6,281 $433,200 $302,500 $130,700
2015 $6,049 $411,500 $279,600 $131,900
2014 $5,862 $397,700 $270,100 $127,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 71819980

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000028-000000-000157