53 Line Road

Sold 8/18/17

Sold

Last Sold Price

$387,500

4 beds1 bath1,420 sqft$273/sqft

53 Line Rd, Reading, MA 01867

Single FamilyProperty Type

6,855 sq ftLot Size

1942Year Built

$273/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is the one you've been waiting for! Gorgeous, spacious cape on a quiet street with tons of upgrades! Private, fenced in back yard with a brand new patio and fire pit that is ideal for entertaining. Off street parking for 5 cars. The newly redone living room opens to a brand new kitchen with tiled floor and back splash as well as all new stainless appliances! 4 good sized bedrooms as well as an extra room that could be used as an office. Potential for 2nd floor bathroom. Well kept, clean and...This is the one you've been waiting for! Gorgeous, spacious cape on a quiet street with tons of upgrades! Private, fenced in back yard with a brand new patio and fire pit that is ideal for entertaining. Off street parking for 5 cars. The newly redone living room opens to a brand new kitchen with tiled floor and back splash as well as all new stainless appliances! 4 good sized bedrooms as well as an extra room that could be used as an office. Potential for 2nd floor bathroom. Well kept, clean and move in ready. Do not wait on this one, will go quickly!

Listing closed: 08/18/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72190604

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

101.8%

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,470
Square Feet: 0.10
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty, Joseph Mathieu; Mathieu Newton Sotheby's International Realty, Michael Mathieu

Sold By Compass, Witter & Witter

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Property Information for 53 Line Road

Property Details

Taxes: $4,821 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Reading
Area: MA-Reading
Architectural Style: Cape
Style: Cape
Garage Spaces: 0
Open Parking Spaces: 5.00
Parking Spaces Total: 5

Building Information

Year Built: 1942
Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,855 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Current Financing: Conv. Fixed

Living Area: 1420.0
Color: Yellow
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
Num of Baths: 1.0

Num of Full Baths: 1
Num of Half Baths: 0
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
FireplaceYN: No
Fireplaces: 0
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Office
Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Patio

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Parking Features

Covered Spaces: .00
Garage: No

Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 99.0
Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 9.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 121.0
Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 11.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 112.0
Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 8.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 156.0
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Dryer Hookup - Gas,Exterior Access,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer Hookup,Gas Stove

Kitchen Length: 13.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 12.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 182.0
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting

Room Living Room Length: 14.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 13.0

Other Room 1

Room Office Area: 72.0
Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Room Office Length: 9.0
Room Office Level: Second
Room Office Width: 8.0

Property Information

Property Info

Year Round: Yes
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public

Tax Information

Tax ID: M:018.000000012.0,734115
Assessments: $343,600

Book: 60424
Tax Year: 2017
Zoning: S15

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Cooling Zones: 1

Heat Zones: 1

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 53 Line Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 18, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #603836641	$387,500	+7.2% / yr
Aug 18, 2017	Sold MLS PIN #72190604	$387,500	—
Jul 5, 2017	Contingent MLS PIN #72190604		—
Jun 28, 2017	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72190604	$399,900	—
Nov 6, 2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #342027137	$278,000	-1.3% / yr
Nov 6, 2012	Sold MLS PIN #71409177	$278,000	—
Oct 2, 2012	Contingent MLS PIN #71409177		—
Jul 13, 2012	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71409177	$299,900	—
Jul 4, 2012	Expired MLS PIN #71323750	$319,900	—
Jan 4, 2012	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71323750	$399,900	—
May 11, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #195770805	$303,500	—
May 11, 2006	Sold MLS PIN #70304859	$303,500	—
Apr 14, 2006	Contingent MLS PIN #70304859		—
Dec 14, 2005	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70304859	$350,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/18/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #603836641	$387,500 +7.2% / yr
08/18/2017	Sold MLS PIN #72190604	$387,500
07/05/2017	Contingent MLS PIN #72190604	—
06/28/2017	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72190604	$399,900
11/06/2012	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #342027137	$278,000 -1.3% / yr
11/06/2012	Sold MLS PIN #71409177	$278,000
10/02/2012	Contingent MLS PIN #71409177	—
07/13/2012	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71409177	$299,900
07/04/2012	Expired MLS PIN #71323750	$319,900
01/04/2012	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71323750	$399,900
05/11/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #195770805	$303,500
05/11/2006	Sold MLS PIN #70304859	$303,500
04/14/2006	Contingent MLS PIN #70304859	—
12/14/2005	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70304859	$350,000

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

Public Records for 53 Line Road

Taxable ValueLand$368,900Additions$198,000Total$566,900

Tax Record2025$6,457 ($538 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,420 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,420 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,856 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1942Year Renovated1985ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:018.0-0000-0012.0

Schools near 53 Line Road

This home is within Reading School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	J. Warren Killam Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.3 mi
7/10	Walter S Parker Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.5 mi
8/10	Reading Memorial High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.4 mi
NR	Nazareth Academy	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	J. Warren Killam Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.3 mi
7/10	Walter S Parker Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.5 mi
8/10	Reading Memorial High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.4 mi
NR	Nazareth Academy Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Line Road, Reading, MA 01867	$387,500	4	1	1,420	6,855
55 Line Road, Reading, MA 01867	–	3	1	1,170	6,978
51 Line Road, Reading, MA 01867	$120,000	3	1	–	6,634
47 Line Road, Reading, MA 01867	$510,000	2	1	969	6,246
36 Line Road, Wakefield, MA 01880	$100,000	–	1	1,356	10,668
74 Track Road, Reading, MA 01867	$155,000	3	3	–	11,188
38 Line Road, Wakefield, MA 01880	$1	3	2	1,456	–
2 Harvest Road, Wakefield, MA 01880	$730,000	4	2	1,456	10,772
61 Line Road, Reading, MA 01867	$529,900	3	3	2,411	6,463
71 Track Road, Reading, MA 01867	$345,000	2	1	1,000	7,500
73 Track Road, Reading, MA 01867	$420,000	2	1	800	7,501
43 Line Road, Reading, MA 01867	$264,000	2	1	1,008	5,663
84 Track Road, Wakefield, MA 01880	$339,000	3	2	1,733	5,517
64 Track Road, Reading, MA 01867	–	2	1	1,056	12,454
30 Line Road, Wakefield, MA 01880	$735,000	–	–	–	17,158
14 Harvest Road, Reading, MA 01867	$379,000	3	1.5	1,805	8,390

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