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3 beds1,579 sqft
242 High St, Reading, MA 01867
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.29 acresLot Size
1860Year Built
$374/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Longtime family owned colonial is looking for its new owner. This home has hardwood flooring throughout and many custom built-ins. The first floor has a well designed floorplan featuring an Eat-in kitchen with cathedral ceilings, gas cooking and recessed lighting. Formal dining room, spacious living room and home office/den complete the first level of living space. Off the side entrance there is a mud room leading to a half bathroom with laundry hookups. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms and a full...Longtime family owned colonial is looking for its new owner. This home has hardwood flooring throughout and many custom built-ins. The first floor has a well designed floorplan featuring an Eat-in kitchen with cathedral ceilings, gas cooking and recessed lighting. Formal dining room, spacious living room and home office/den complete the first level of living space. Off the side entrance there is a mud room leading to a half bathroom with laundry hookups. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Lower level offers plenty of storage as well as room to expand the living space. Oversized one car detached garage with loft for storage. Oil heat but the gas line is already in the house. Bring your decorating ideas!
  • Listed by: Stakem Team • Leading Edge Real Estate
  • Listed by: Elizabeth Stakem • Leading Edge Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/18/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72987188

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$725,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

100.9%

Reading, MA

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Property Information for 242 High Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,984 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,758 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1579.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Rmhs
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Den
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Oversized Parking, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 216.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 169.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
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: Steam heat is 3 Years old and can be converted to gas.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 734274
  • Assessments: $523,900
  • Book: 10945
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 242 High Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72987188

$590,000—
Jun 11, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72987188

—
May 25, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72987188

$625,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72987188

$590,000
06/11/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72987188

—
05/25/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72987188

$625,000

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

Public Records for 242 High Street

Taxable ValueLand$425,200Additions$189,200Total$614,400
Tax Record2025$6,998 ($583 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,579 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,579 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt447 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,759 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860Year Renovated1957ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:026.0-0000-0011.0

Schools near 242 High 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
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walter S Parker 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 242 High Street, Reading, MA 01867
$590,000
3
1,579
12,758
$364,000
–
2
2,573
14,680
$212,000
4
–
14,681
$360,000
4
999,999
14,681
$157,000
4
–
16,250
$855,000
4
1,760
9,108

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