42 John Carver Road

Sold 11/21/03
Sold 11/21/03
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$539,900
4 beds2,000 sqft$270/sqft
42 John Carver Rd, Reading, MA 01867
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1940Year Built
$270/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming well mmaintained colonial , shows well, has great appeal. Offers to be reviewed by attorney 10/13/03 call listing office for appt. Subj to increase in taxes and assessmentCharming well mmaintained colonial , shows well, has great appeal. Offers to be reviewed by attorney 10/13/03 call listing office for appt. Subj to increase in taxes and assessment
  • Listed by: Susan Theophanis • Carlson GMAC Real Estate
Listing closed: 11/21/2003 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 30777459

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Median sold price

$1,103,000

Avg days on market

22

Sale-to-list ratio

107.5%

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Property Information for 42 John Carver Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,694 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,505 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2000.0
  • Color: BEIGE
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Reading High
  • Middle School: Coolidge
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Storage Shed, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Canal
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street, On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street, On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 221.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Cedar Closet(s)
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 121.0
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 208.0
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 154.0
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 198.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 25304011200000000051,735459
  • Assessments: $351,600
  • Block: 0000
  • Book: 14301
  • Lot: 0051
  • Map: 0112
  • Tax Year: 2003
  • Zoning: 20000 SQ.F
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Frontage: 0.00
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 42 John Carver Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #128113074

$539,000—
Nov 21, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30777459

$539,900—
Oct 13, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30777459

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #128113074

$539,000
11/21/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30777459

$539,900
10/13/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30777459

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

Public Records for 42 John Carver Road

Taxable ValueLand$487,600Additions$377,100Total$864,700
Tax Record2025$9,849 ($821 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,148 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,148 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt472 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,504 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1960ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:027.0-0000-0270.0

Schools near 42 John Carver Road

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Birch Meadow Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Reading Memorial High School
Public - 9 to 12
Austin Preparatory School
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: 42 John Carver Road, Reading, MA 01867
$539,900
4
2,000
11,505
50 John Carver Road, Reading, MA 01867
$356,000
4
2
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9 Harvard Street, Reading, MA 01867
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43 John Carver Road, Reading, MA 01867
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3
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7,200
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2
2,083
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$1,080,000
4
2,980
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