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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,536 sqft
156 Van Norden Rd,Ā Reading, MAĀ 01867
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.57 acresLot Size
1995Year Built
$329/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Young Johnston built split gambrel cape w/open floor plan and spacious bright rooms. Living room w/fireplace and sliding door to a deck 12 x 38 that overlooks a private wooded fenced back yard. Pretty dining room w wainscotting. Hardwood floors. 1st floor laundry. Master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling w/ceiling fan, walk in closet and bath with a shower. Finished lower level w/walk out to a patio. Kitchen has instant hot water dispenser. Negotiable items: Washer, dryer and refrigerator.Young Johnston built split gambrel cape w/open floor plan and spacious bright rooms. Living room w/fireplace and sliding door to a deck 12 x 38 that overlooks a private wooded fenced back yard. Pretty dining room w wainscotting. Hardwood floors. 1st floor laundry. Master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling w/ceiling fan, walk in closet and bath with a shower. Finished lower level w/walk out to a patio. Kitchen has instant hot water dispenser. Negotiable items: Washer, dryer and refrigerator.
Listing closed: 08/01/2005 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70165609

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Property Information for 156 Van Norden Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $577,548 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Cape, Gambrel /Dutch
  • Style: Colonial, Cape, Gambrel /Dutch
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 3.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Lot Size: 0.57 AC / 24,829 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1536.0
  • Color: grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Wood End
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Coolidge
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Other
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 16.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 1.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 143.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 240.0
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 325.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 25.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 736836
  • Assessments: $459,100
  • Book: 25865
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.0

Property History for 156 Van Norden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 2, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #164955343

$505,000

+7.5% / yr

Aug 1, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70165609

$505,000—
Apr 11, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70165609

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/02/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #164955343

$505,000

+7.5% / yr

08/01/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70165609

$505,000
04/11/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70165609

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 156 Van Norden Road

Taxable ValueLand$511,700Additions$347,100Total$858,800
Tax Record2025$9,782 ($815 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,851 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,851 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt535 SqFtStories2Lot Size25,017 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated1995ZoningS20CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:039.0-0000-0082.0

Schools near 156 Van Norden Road

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wood End Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reading Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 156 Van Norden Road, Reading, MA 01867
$505,000
3
1,536
24,829
$833,000
4
3,729
19,602
–
3
1
1,525
55,757
$30,000
–
–
–
228,734
–
3
1.5
1,506
20,891
$1
3
2
1,470
16,574

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