Last Sold Price
4 beds2,250 sqft$303/sqft
56 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867

Description

4 bedroom (1 on 1st fl) colonial in Birch Meadow neighborhood! Here is your opportunity to own a beautifully remodeled home, on an exceptional lot, & on a lovely tree-lined street. W/ easy access to down-town, all schools, parks, & YMCA, this is where the busy family wants to be. Attractively poised, majestically set off the road, this colonial home retains the exterior colors & stylish trim that neighbors have come to admire over the years. Inside is unrecognizable however, w/ its stunning new "white"...4 bedroom (1 on 1st fl) colonial in Birch Meadow neighborhood! Here is your opportunity to own a beautifully remodeled home, on an exceptional lot, & on a lovely tree-lined street. W/ easy access to down-town, all schools, parks, & YMCA, this is where the busy family wants to be. Attractively poised, majestically set off the road, this colonial home retains the exterior colors & stylish trim that neighbors have come to admire over the years. Inside is unrecognizable however, w/ its stunning new "white" kitchen w/ stainless appliances, HW fl, & exquisite ebony granite. Between this, & the over-sized family room is a wonderful little mud room & separate entrance. There's a grand front-to-back living room w/ mantled FP, which leads to a great office, & a cozy sun room, w/ access to the yard. Ideal for entertaining, enjoy the huge 12x22 deck, which flows perfectly from both the kit. & fam. rm. New baths, gorgeous HW fls, and updated systems incl. C/A & more, make this "the one!"
LISTING CLOSED: 11/30/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Rick Nazzaro • Colonial Manor Realty

Property Details for 56 Locust Street

Status
MLS #
71848909
Days on Market
143
Taxes
$6,289 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1920
Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

Listing Courtesy of Colonial Manor Realty, Rick Nazzaro

Sold By Better Living Real Estate, LLC, Brian Hermann

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Building Information for 56 Locust Street

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,150 SF

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$3,993 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,469

Property Taxes

$524

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 56 Locust Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2250.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: See Super...
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Coolidge Ms
  • Neighborhood: Birch Meadow Neighborhood
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • 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: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Composite
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, 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: Oil, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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: 198.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access,Remodeled
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 289.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access,Chair Rail,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 378.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 231.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Seller has never lived at the property. Seller purchased 1/15 & has virtually completely redone it....not to be confused with NEW CONSTRUCTION. Was just connected to town sewer. Tax assessment will likely go up once sold,as current assessment does not reflect significant improvements.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 4235459
  • Assessments: $427,800
  • Book: 64772
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: Res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 56 Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #561469218

$682,500

+67.8% / yr

Nov 30, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71848909

$682,500
Oct 5, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71848909

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #561469218

$682,500

+67.8% / yr

11/30/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71848909

$682,500
10/05/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71848909

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

Public Records for 56 Locust Street

Taxable ValueLand$465,800Additions$441,200Total$907,000
Tax Record2025$10,331 ($861 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,236 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,236 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,092 SqFtStories2Lot Size15,150 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1952ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:027.0-0000-0184.0

Schools near 56 Locust 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
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

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: 56 Locust Street, Reading, MA 01867
$682,500
4
2,250
15,150
5
2
2,671
10,951
$220,000
4
14,875
$1,205,000
4
3,114
10,000
$209,900
3
6,577
$160,000
3
6,139

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Listing Courtesy of Colonial Manor Realty, Rick Nazzaro

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