Last Sold Price
3 beds2,302 sqft$326/sqft
34 Longfellow Rd, Reading, MA 01867

Description

Quintessential Cape Cod style home is situated in the highly sought after Birch Meadow neighborhood with a private backyard. Close to the 3 area schools, YMCA & athletic fields. This home offers a flexible floor plan & has been lovingly maintained by one family for the past 40 years! The 1st level has an updated custom kitchen with granite counters & stainless appliances, a cozy breakfast nook with built-in hutch, a large dining room, a spacious family room has new carpet & plenty of closet space,...Quintessential Cape Cod style home is situated in the highly sought after Birch Meadow neighborhood with a private backyard. Close to the 3 area schools, YMCA & athletic fields. This home offers a flexible floor plan & has been lovingly maintained by one family for the past 40 years! The 1st level has an updated custom kitchen with granite counters & stainless appliances, a cozy breakfast nook with built-in hutch, a large dining room, a spacious family room has new carpet & plenty of closet space, & a living room with fireplace. An inviting enclosed front porch is the envy of the neighborhood. The 2nd level offers 3 generous size bedrooms including a front to back master bedroom, one full bath & a bonus sitting room/home office. Need extra space for guests, teens or entertaining? The lower level offers an additional oversized family room with wood burning stove, new carpet, laundry area, a full bath & lots of storage. Start making your new memories in this lovely family home today!
LISTING CLOSED: 06/28/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mary Ann Quinn Team • Premier Realty Group, Inc.

Property Details for 34 Longfellow Road

Status
MLS #
73113414
Days on Market
27
Taxes
$8,088 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1946
Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$785,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

Reading, MA

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Location

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Building Information for 34 Longfellow Road

Stories-Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,838 SF

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$4,486 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,812

Property Taxes

$674

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 34 Longfellow Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2302.0
  • Color: yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • 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: Birch Meadow
  • High School: Call Supt.
  • Middle School: Call Supt.
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oil Water Heater, Water Heater(Separate Booster), Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • 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)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Wainscoting, Beadboard, Entry Hall, Sitting Room, Play Room
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • 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: 216.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 180.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 18.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 264.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Beadboard,Closet - Double
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 187.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Laminate,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 16X8
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 252.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
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: Bedroom 3 has no closet.The abutting vacant lot is Conservation Land owned by the Town of Reading. New heating system & Hot Water Tank 2021. New fence 2022.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 735093
  • Assessments: $642,400
  • Book: 15929
  • Lot: 135
  • Map: 27
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Frontage: 70.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 34 Longfellow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73113414

$749,900
Jun 14, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73113414

May 27, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73113414

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73113414

$749,900
06/14/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73113414

05/27/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73113414

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

Public Records for 34 Longfellow Road

Taxable ValueLand$426,400Additions$287,200Total$713,600
Tax Record2025$8,128 ($677 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,140 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,140 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt601 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,836 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1962ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:027.0-0000-0135.0

Schools near 34 Longfellow 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
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: 34 Longfellow Road, Reading, MA 01867
$749,900
3
2,302
7,838
$595,000
4
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10,261
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