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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,664 sqft
73 Libby Ave, Reading, MA 01867
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
$168/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Here is an opportunity to live in READING! This COLONIAL needs updating but worth the effort. This is perfect for an INVESTOR or someone looking to BUILD UP EQUITY. The LIVING RM and DINING RM are separated by FRENCH DOORS. TWO oversized 1st fl BEDRMS could also be used for a FAMILY RM or an IN-HOME OFFICE. The 2nd floor boasts THREE BEDRMS with wood flooring and a full bath. In 2009 a new one-layer roof was installed along with all new replacement windows. Corner lot is COMPLETELY FENCEDHere is an opportunity to live in READING! This COLONIAL needs updating but worth the effort. This is perfect for an INVESTOR or someone looking to BUILD UP EQUITY. The LIVING RM and DINING RM are separated by FRENCH DOORS. TWO oversized 1st fl BEDRMS could also be used for a FAMILY RM or an IN-HOME OFFICE. The 2nd floor boasts THREE BEDRMS with wood flooring and a full bath. In 2009 a new one-layer roof was installed along with all new replacement windows. Corner lot is COMPLETELY FENCED
  • Listed by: Patricia Black • Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Listing closed: 05/29/2012 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71365559

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Premier Realty Group, Inc., Patricia Black

Sold By Advise Realty, Joseph Guilderson

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Property Information for 73 Libby Avenue

Property Details
  • Taxes: $305,600 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1664.0
  • Color: BLUE
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Call Schl Dept
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Parker
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Oil Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Mud Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 120.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 180.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 156.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Exterior needs painting.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 734800
  • Assessments: $4,324
  • Book: 00926
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 1040.0
  • Frontage: 100.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 73 Libby Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 29, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #331891648

$280,000
May 29, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71365559

$280,000
Apr 14, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71365559

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #331891648

$280,000
05/29/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71365559

$280,000
04/14/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71365559

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

Public Records for 73 Libby Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$422,600Additions$709,100Total$1,131,700
Tax Record2025$12,890 ($1,074 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,310 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,310 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,815 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2018Year Renovated2018ZoningS20CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:029.0-0000-0032.0

Schools near 73 Libby Avenue

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
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walter S Parker 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: 73 Libby Avenue, Reading, MA 01867
$280,000
4
1,664
10,000
3
1
1,186
9,100
4
2.5
3,120
10,001
$155,000
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