NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Charles St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated Value: $759,000 - $801,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,539 Sq Ft
$509/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 19, 2015

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

Est. 88% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,029/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 Listed By

Judith Kramer

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,262

Year Built

1940

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Wooded, Paved Drive
  • Other Agent: 2.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1940

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Disposal
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Number of Rooms: 6
  • Amenities: Park
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
  • Energy: Storm Windows, Storm Doors
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Basement: Partial, Partially Finished
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 9X9
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 9X9
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Kitchen: First Floor
  • Living Room: Second Floor, 15X20
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 11X13
  • Master Bedroom Description: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room: First Floor, 11X26

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Frontage: 70.00
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior: Shingles, Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Garden Area
  • Foundation: Concrete Block, Slab

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water Radiators, Oil
  • Heat Zones: 1
  • Hot Water: Separate Booster
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No

Schools

  • Middle School: Coolidge
  • High School: Rmhs

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
Total Days on Market
38
Current Estimated Value
$782,871

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

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Judith Kramer

    Colonial Manor Realty

  • Eric Doherty

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Eric Doherty

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    (917) 346-9640

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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

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

78 Charles St, Reading, MA

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This home is located at 78 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 since 15 April 2015 and is currently estimated at $782,871, approximately $508 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 78 Charles St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including J. Warren Killam Elementary School, Arthur W. Coolidge Middle School, and Reading Memorial High School.

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