896 Main St Reading, MA 01867
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,020
Sq Ft
0.55
Acres
Highlights
- Property is near public transit
- Wood Flooring
- Jogging Path
- Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Enclosed patio or porch
About This Home
As of June 2025Fantastic opportunity! Extensive renovations & rehab are in order for this 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home! A very large lot consisting of 23,950 sq ft of land! Located moments to Reading schools! Main routes, town center, restaurants & commuter rail! This property is to be sold in “as is condition”. All contents that are left in the house are the responsibility of the buyer. Smoke certificate buyers/ buyers agent responsibility. The water and electricity have been turned off. Showings begin @ open house; Sunday, 7/21 11-1
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley Listed on: 07/17/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,595
Year Built
- Built in 1915
Lot Details
- 0.55 Acre Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned S15
Home Design
- 2,020 Sq Ft Home
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Wood Roof
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Dirt Floor
Parking
- 4 Car Parking Spaces
- Unpaved Parking
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Schools
- Killam Elementary School
- RMS Middle School
- Reading High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Additional Features
- Enclosed patio or porch
- Property is near public transit
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 735881
Community Details
Recreation
- Park
- Jogging Path
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jul 17, 2024
Closed on
Sep 20, 2024
Sold by
Sandberg Ellen L Est and Sandberg
Bought by
Dse Construction Inc and Luiky Company Inc
Seller's Agent
Jodie Zinna
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
Buyer's Agent
Chrisanne Connolly
Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
List Price
$559,000
Sold Price
$570,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,000
1.97%
Views
28
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
55.11%
Original Mortgage
$750,000
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiduciary Deed | $570,000 | None Available | |
| Fiduciary Deed | $570,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $880,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $880,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $750,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $12,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $42,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $42,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2025 06/05/25 | Sold | $1,248,000 | +20.0% | $549 / Sq Ft |
| 04/28/2025 04/28/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/25/2025 04/25/25 | For Sale | $1,040,000 | +82.5% | $458 / Sq Ft |
| 09/20/2024 09/20/24 | Sold | $570,000 | +2.0% | $282 / Sq Ft |
| 07/23/2024 07/23/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/17/2024 07/17/24 | For Sale | $559,000 | -- | $277 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $8,521 | $748,100 | $424,500 | $323,600 |
| 2024 | $8,595 | $733,400 | $416,200 | $317,200 |
| 2023 | $8,236 | $654,200 | $371,200 | $283,000 |
| 2022 | $7,821 | $586,700 | $332,900 | $253,800 |
| 2021 | $7,214 | $522,400 | $289,200 | $233,200 |
| 2020 | $6,981 | $500,400 | $277,000 | $223,400 |
| 2019 | $6,779 | $476,400 | $263,700 | $212,700 |
| 2018 | $6,484 | $467,500 | $258,800 | $208,700 |
| 2017 | $6,159 | $439,000 | $243,000 | $196,000 |
| 2016 | $5,784 | $398,900 | $240,500 | $158,400 |
| 2015 | $5,583 | $379,800 | $229,000 | $150,800 |
| 2014 | $5,333 | $361,800 | $218,100 | $143,700 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Chrisanne Connolly
Seller's Agent in 2025
Chrisanne Connolly
Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
(978) 658-2345
10 in this area
141 Total Sales
-
Tom Hevey
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Tom Hevey
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(617) 233-3554
1 in this area
14 Total Sales
-
Jodie Zinna
J
Seller's Agent in 2024
Jodie Zinna
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
(781) 771-5572
1 in this area
23 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73266183
APN: READ-000027-000000-000399
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