72 Berkeley Street

Sold 1/13/22

Last Sold Price

$1,575,000

4 beds3 baths3,188 sqft$494/sqft

72 Berkeley St, Reading, MA 01867

Description

Superb design choices have been made by the current owners to modernize this beautiful classic colonial home creating a turn-key property for the next buyers. Elegant yet comfortable, this home sits in prime West Reading with easy access to highways, train station, and local schools. Upgrades include a custom kitchen, central air, new windows, and designer color scheme. This enhances the classic staircase, dining room with wainscoting, built-in hutch, and bespoke living room mantel with marble surround....Superb design choices have been made by the current owners to modernize this beautiful classic colonial home creating a turn-key property for the next buyers. Elegant yet comfortable, this home sits in prime West Reading with easy access to highways, train station, and local schools. Upgrades include a custom kitchen, central air, new windows, and designer color scheme. This enhances the classic staircase, dining room with wainscoting, built-in hutch, and bespoke living room mantel with marble surround. The fenced backyard with stone patio, lighting, and mature plantings, creates delightful outdoor entertaining. In addition to the first floor living room and dining room, a family room and sunroom are included. Upstairs the three-room master suite, three bedrooms, and sunny office offer great use of the space. Three bathrooms, a large laundry room, mudroom, walk up attic, and two car garage included. A wonderful opportunity to purchase this stunning home should not be missed!

LISTING CLOSED: 01/13/2022 12:00 AM

Listed by Cheryl Burton • Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly
Listed by Katherine McKnight • Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly

Property Details for 72 Berkeley Street

Status

Sold

MLS #

72917864

Days on Market

Taxes

$14,104 / year

HOA Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Single Family / Detached

Year Built

1900

County

Middlesex County

Town

Reading

Area

MA-Reading

Architectural Style

Colonial

Style

Colonial

Garage Spaces

Open Parking Spaces

5.00

Parking Spaces Total

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly, Cheryl Burton; Coldwell Banker Realty - Beverly, Katherine McKnight

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Evolution, Randolph Herman

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Building Information for 72 Berkeley Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,652 SF

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$9,181 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,006

Property Taxes

$1,175

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Property Information for 72 Berkeley Street

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 3188.0
Color: Gray Blue
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Water View: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Barrows
High School: Reading Hs

Middle School: Parker
Neighborhood: West Reading

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Oil Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished Basement

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, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Closet, Sun Room, Office, Internet Available - Broadband
Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Security System
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Primary Bath: Yes
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Lot Description: Corner Lot
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Oil
Heating: Yes
Sewage District: Town
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Crown Molding,Closet - Double
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
Bedroom2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
Bedroom3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
Bedroom4 Level: Second

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Bidet
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom3 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
Dining Room Level: First

Family Room

Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,High Speed Internet Hookup,Crown Molding
Family Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Room Living Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
Room Living Room Level: First

Other Room 1

Room Office Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
Room Office Level: Second

Property Information

Property Info

UFFI: Unknown
Year Round: Yes

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Disclosures: Scenes from the movie "Joy" staring Jennifer Lawrence were filmed in the house in 2010. There is a dishwasher and additional refrigerator in laundry room. The walk-up bonus room on 3rd floor with large cedar closet is not part of square footage. See floor plans for room dimensions on photo pages.

Tax Information

Tax ID: M:015.000000124.0,732567
Assessments: $1,021,300

Block: 0000
Book: 28210
Lot: 0124.0
Map: M:015.
Tax Year: 2021
Zoning: S15

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Accessibility Features: No
Foundation: Stone

Heat Zones: 6

Complex & Association Information

Association Security: Security System
Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
Other Agent Compensation: 0.0

Property History for 72 Berkeley Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 13, 2022	Sold MLS PIN #72917864	$1,575,000	—
Nov 16, 2021	Contingent MLS PIN #72917864		—
Nov 9, 2021	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72917864	$1,450,000	—
Feb 23, 1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #89785455	$432,500	—
Feb 23, 1998	Sold MLS PIN #30186774	$432,500	—
Feb 9, 1998	Contingent MLS PIN #30186774		—
Jan 11, 1998	Canceled MLS PIN #30197900	$455,000	—
Dec 23, 1997	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30197900	$455,000	—
Sep 25, 1997	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30186774	$479,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/13/2022	Sold MLS PIN #72917864	$1,575,000
11/16/2021	Contingent MLS PIN #72917864	—
11/09/2021	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72917864	$1,450,000
02/23/1998	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #89785455	$432,500
02/23/1998	Sold MLS PIN #30186774	$432,500
02/09/1998	Contingent MLS PIN #30186774	—
01/11/1998	Canceled MLS PIN #30197900	$455,000
12/23/1997	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30197900	$455,000
09/25/1997	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30186774	$479,500

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

Public Records for 72 Berkeley Street

Taxable ValueLand$612,200Additions$789,500Total$1,401,700

Tax Record2025$15,965 ($1,330 / month)

Home Facts

Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,188 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,188 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,086 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,652 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900Year Renovated1990ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:015.0-0000-0124.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 72 Berkeley Street

This home is within Reading School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Alice M. Barrows Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.2 mi
7/10	Walter S Parker Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.3 mi
8/10	Reading Memorial High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
NR	Austin Preparatory School	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Alice M. Barrows Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
7/10	Walter S Parker Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.3 mi
8/10	Reading Memorial High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
NR	Austin Preparatory School Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 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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This home: 72 Berkeley Street, Reading, MA 01867	$1,575,000	4	3	3,188	20,652
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