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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,430 sqft$378/sqft
231 Lowell St, Reading, MA 01867
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,000 sq ftLot Size
1950Year Built
$378/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Great opportunity to own in the heart of Reading! Well maintained 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape-Style home is situated in the highly desirable Birch Meadow Area. Minutes from the Elementary, Middle and High Schools, Birch Meadow Athletic Complex and YMCA! First level offers Living Room with Fireplace, Eat-in Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom and Full Bathroom. Second level offers 2 Bedrooms and a Full Bathroom. Carport and off-street parking for 3 cars. Move in Ready with New furnace and newer...Great opportunity to own in the heart of Reading! Well maintained 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape-Style home is situated in the highly desirable Birch Meadow Area. Minutes from the Elementary, Middle and High Schools, Birch Meadow Athletic Complex and YMCA! First level offers Living Room with Fireplace, Eat-in Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom and Full Bathroom. Second level offers 2 Bedrooms and a Full Bathroom. Carport and off-street parking for 3 cars. Move in Ready with New furnace and newer roof. Convenient commuter location, with nearby train, major highways, State-of the Art Library, Reading's bustling downtown shops and restaurants. Voted "One of the Best Cities to live in the U. S" by Wallet hub - October 2021! Your opportunity to live in Reading awaits!
  • Listed by: Mary Ann Quinn Team • Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Listing closed: 12/20/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72919146

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 231 Lowell Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,438 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1430.0
  • Color: Grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Call Suptoffice
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Call Suptoffice
  • Neighborhood: Birch Meadow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Carport, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 209.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 108.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 209.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 176.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: See Attached
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 735412
  • Assessments: $466,200
  • Block: -
  • Book: 63716
  • Lot: 112
  • Map: 26
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: S-15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Frontage: 75.00
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 231 Lowell Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 20, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72919146

$540,000
Nov 16, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72919146

Nov 11, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72919146

$499,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/20/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72919146

$540,000
11/16/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72919146

11/11/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72919146

$499,900

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

Public Records for 231 Lowell Street

Taxable ValueLand$372,700Additions$266,300Total$639,000
Tax Record2025$7,278 ($606 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,430 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,430 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt867 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,999 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1970ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:026.0-0000-0112.0

Schools near 231 Lowell Street

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

Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reading Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

Austin Preparatory School
Private6 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

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This home: 231 Lowell Street, Reading, MA 01867
$540,000
3
1,430
9,000
4
2
1,937
8,999
$320,000
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1,400
11,143
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