Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,740 sqft

71 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$330/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Conveniently located less than a 1/2 mile from commuter rail station & downtown Reading where you'll find bustling restaurants, small town bookstore, quaint shops, & cafes. Nestled in well sought after Birch Meadow neighborhood, this charming 9 room turn of the century Colonial features tall ceilings, rich woodwork, French doors, original hardwood floors, & wood burning fireplace. Updated kitchen boasts granite counters, s/s appliances, & subway tile. Formal dining room offers loads of light while...Conveniently located less than a 1/2 mile from commuter rail station & downtown Reading where you'll find bustling restaurants, small town bookstore, quaint shops, & cafes. Nestled in well sought after Birch Meadow neighborhood, this charming 9 room turn of the century Colonial features tall ceilings, rich woodwork, French doors, original hardwood floors, & wood burning fireplace. Updated kitchen boasts granite counters, s/s appliances, & subway tile. Formal dining room offers loads of light while bonus playroom w/ exposed brick affords many options. 3 bedrooms feature HDW & deep closets. Find bonus private master suite w/office in converted walk up attic. Take advantage of 2 full baths & just imagine sipping coffee on the enclosed sun room; how nice! Attached garage, replacement windows, newer roof & many more updates found throughout. Spacious partially fenced in yard provides loads of room to play & entertain this summer. A unique home that is sure to please, come see for yourself!
  • Listed by: Susan Gormady • Classified Realty Group
Listing closed: 07/29/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72508589
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Property Information for 71 Locust Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $6,709 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 8

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,231 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1740.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Birch Meadow
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Coolidge

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • 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: French Doors, Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Play Room, Office, Sun Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 240.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 104.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 120.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 90.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 9.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Home is actually a 3 bedroom on public record. Walk up attic currently used as master bedroom. Natural gas on street.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: M:027.000000177.0,735135
  • Assessments: $471,500
  • Book: 58286
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: S15

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 71 Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72508589

$575,000—
Jun 3, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72508589

—
May 29, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72508589

$569,999—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72508589

$575,000
06/03/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72508589

—
05/29/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72508589

$569,999

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

Public records

71 Locust Street

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,563 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,563 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

813 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 71 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
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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