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4 beds2,390 sqft$303/sqft
38 Bear Hill Rd, Reading, MA 01867
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,865 sq ftLot Size
1952Year Built
$303/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Outstanding opportunity you don't want to miss. No expense spared on this impeccable renovation. New Wiring, New Plumbing, New Windows, Gorgeous new kitchen with Quartz counters and stainless steel appliances, 2 New full bathrooms also with Quartz counters and that's just some of the main level upgrades. The lower level has been completely transformed into a bright, welcoming space proving mudroom off the garage, generous home office space, Family room and over-sized half bath with laundry hookups....Outstanding opportunity you don't want to miss. No expense spared on this impeccable renovation. New Wiring, New Plumbing, New Windows, Gorgeous new kitchen with Quartz counters and stainless steel appliances, 2 New full bathrooms also with Quartz counters and that's just some of the main level upgrades. The lower level has been completely transformed into a bright, welcoming space proving mudroom off the garage, generous home office space, Family room and over-sized half bath with laundry hookups. Move right in, unpack your bags and enjoy this cute neighborhood close to all Reading has to offer. Easy access to Rt28, 95 and only 1.5miles from Reading center.
  • Listed by: Catherine Albiani • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group
Listing closed: 03/19/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72782160

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$830,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - The Shanahan Group, Catherine Albiani

Sold By Century 21 North East, Stephen Patenaude

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Property Information for 38 Bear Hill Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,698 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 9,865 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Private
  • Living Area: 2390.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Joshua Eaton
  • High School: Rhs
  • Middle School: Parker Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Tankless Water Heater, 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, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Mud Room
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Stone Wall, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • 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
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 154.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 56.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom1 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 80.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 121.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 242.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 168.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 10X8
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 299.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 156.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Length: 13.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:008.000000071.0,730632
  • Assessments: $485,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.5%

Property History for 38 Bear Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 19, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72782160

$725,000
Feb 13, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72782160

Feb 13, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72782160

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/19/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72782160

$725,000
02/13/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72782160

02/13/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72782160

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

Public Records for 38 Bear Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$401,100Additions$366,600Total$767,700
Tax Record2025$8,744 ($729 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,300 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,300 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt488 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,866 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated2021ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:008.0-0000-0071.0

Schools near 38 Bear Hill 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
Joshua Eaton Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walter S Parker 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: 38 Bear Hill Road, Reading, MA 01867
$725,000
4
2,390
9,865
$337,000
2
1,596
23,500
$176,000
3
3.5
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9,914
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10,000

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