$700,000
SOLD APR 24, 2025

96 West St Reading, MA 01867

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,384 Sq Ft
8,420 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$506 Per Sq Ft

8% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Scenic Views
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Alice M. Barrows Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of April 2025

Home Sweet Adorable Home! Updated and immaculate 2 bed Cape located on a sunny corner lot w/a fully fenced backyard, garage, makerspace + shed. Stylish stainless steel kitchen featuring quality cabinets and appliances opens via the breakfast bar into the full sized, wainscotted dining room. Large living room with working fireplace and 3 brilliant exposures completes the 1st floor Upstairs are 2 perfect bedrooms and an updated full bath. Gleaming hardwood floors and crown moldings abound, as do closets.There's a casual family room downstairs, and the other side of the basement houses the utilities, a full sized washer/dryer, storage+a bulkhead walkout. Established landscaping ensures that your front yard is bursting with blooming plants and your expansive back yard w/huge deck is fully fenced for kids+dogs(+ cookouts) Full sized garage has been customized to include a maker space, and the side entrances are inside the fence and fully covered. Shown by appoinment-there are NO open houses

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Hennessey

Mary Hennessey R.E. Listed on: 04/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret O'Sullivan

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,566

Year Built

  • Built in 1941

Lot Details

  • 8,420 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Stone Wall
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Heated Garage
  • Workshop in Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Dual Closets
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Breezeway
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Barrows Elementary School
  • Parker Middle School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Heating
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:010.000000157.0,731820

Community Details

Recreation

  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,566

Year Built

Built in 1941

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 170
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 204
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 35
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 120
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Family Room Area: 200
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Breezeway
  • Room Kitchen Area: 144
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 231
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1085
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 299
  • Living Area: 1384
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN8234
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 468.93
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 505.78
  • MAIN SO: M59500

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Deeded, Driveway, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Steam, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:010.000000157.0,731820
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8420
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 82
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7566
  • Tax Book Number: 1375

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Barrows
  • Middle Or Junior School: Parker

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2025
Closed on
Apr 21, 2025
Sold by
Austin Gladie and Newell Patricia
Bought by
Carol Henry Ret and Henry
Seller's Agent
Mary Hennessey
Mary Hennessey R.E.
Buyer's Agent
Margaret O'Sullivan
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
List Price
$649,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$51,000
7.86%
Total Days on Market
4
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
59.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2014
Sold by
Austin Gladie
Bought by
Austin Gladie and Newell Patricia

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2009
Sold by
Papantonakis John N
Bought by
Teplitsky Jacquelyn G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,841
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2008
Sold by
Lahiff Kathleen P and Kelly Michael R
Bought by
Papantonakis John N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$272,000
Interest Rate
5.91%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1993
Sold by
Hart Gary J and Hart Anne S
Bought by
Fitzgerald Paul and Fitzgerald Katharine T
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
Deed $700,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Land Court Massachusetts $340,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $340,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $340,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $340,000 --
Leasehold Conv With Agreement Of Sale Fee Purchase Hawaii $149,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $218,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $260,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $333,841 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $272,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Sold $700,000 +7.9% $506 / Sq Ft
04/06/2025 04/06/25 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $649,000 +82.8% $469 / Sq Ft
12/13/2013 12/13/13 Sold $355,000 0.0% $267 / Sq Ft
11/18/2013 11/18/13 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2013 11/05/13 Off Market $355,000 -- --
10/30/2013 10/30/13 For Sale $359,900 -- $271 / 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 $7,566 $664,300 $411,100 $253,200
2024 $7,479 $638,100 $394,900 $243,200
2023 $7,244 $575,400 $356,100 $219,300
2022 $6,974 $523,200 $323,700 $199,500
2021 $4,198 $487,400 $305,900 $181,500
2020 $3,980 $471,700 $296,000 $175,700
2019 $6,374 $447,900 $281,100 $166,800
2018 $5,691 $410,300 $257,400 $152,900
2017 $5,561 $396,400 $248,700 $147,700
2016 $5,156 $355,600 $214,100 $141,500
2015 $4,979 $338,700 $203,900 $134,800
2014 $4,755 $322,600 $194,200 $128,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73354113

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000010-000000-000157