$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
  • 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 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

Closed on
Mar 28, 2014
Sold by
Austin Gladie
Bought by
Austin Gladie and Newell Patricia
Current Estimated Value
$706,073

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

Range of Values:

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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
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
Open $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