Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,523 sqft$368/sqft
259 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867
Single FamilyProperty Type
10,501 sq ftLot Size
1957Year Built
$368/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This move in ready home has been recently remodeled, including all new bathrooms, new appliances, new refinished basement, hardwood flooring and central air throughout. This stunning single story 3 bedroom house with a new finished basement is on a large corner lot in a family oriented neighborhood. From the brand new open-concept kitchen and living space to the large shaded backyard, there is plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy. Walking distance to schools and parks. This home is sure to...This move in ready home has been recently remodeled, including all new bathrooms, new appliances, new refinished basement, hardwood flooring and central air throughout. This stunning single story 3 bedroom house with a new finished basement is on a large corner lot in a family oriented neighborhood. From the brand new open-concept kitchen and living space to the large shaded backyard, there is plenty of room for the whole family to enjoy. Walking distance to schools and parks. This home is sure to go FAST!
  • Listed by: Jason Saphire • Saphire Hospitality, Inc.
Listing closed: 09/20/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72545905

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$647,000

Avg days on market

68

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

Reading, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Saphire Hospitality, Inc., Jason Saphire

Sold By Saphire Hospitality, Inc., Jason Saphire

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Property Information for 259 Forest Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,712 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,501 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1523.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Heater(Separate Booster), Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • 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: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: NA
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 736229
  • Assessments: $471,700
  • Book: 72436
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 259 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72545905

$560,000
Aug 30, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72545905

Aug 30, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72545905

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72545905

$560,000
08/30/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72545905

08/30/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72545905

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

Public Records for 259 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$483,800Additions$286,700Total$770,500
Tax Record2025$8,776 ($731 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,573 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,573 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt333 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,502 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1972ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:032.0-0000-0189.0

Schools near 259 Forest 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 259 Forest Street, Reading, MA 01867
$560,000
3
1,523
10,501
3
2
1,392
12,855
$1
2,636
16,221
$487,500
5
3,227
18,295
$478,000
4
14,800
$750,000
3
1,609
10,215

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