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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,361 sqft

83 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.21 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$411/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charm & character is what you come to expect in Reading. Well, you’ll find that & so much more in this traditional turn of the century Birch Meadow Colonial. Ornate trim detail, wainscoting, functional built ins & original glass door knobs & hardwood mix effortlessly with the recent renovations. Kitchen is bright & sunny boasting granite, white shaker cabinets, s/s appliances & convenient island. You’ll love all the natural light provided by the bay window in the open, yet cozy living room. Need...Charm & character is what you come to expect in Reading. Well, you’ll find that & so much more in this traditional turn of the century Birch Meadow Colonial. Ornate trim detail, wainscoting, functional built ins & original glass door knobs & hardwood mix effortlessly with the recent renovations. Kitchen is bright & sunny boasting granite, white shaker cabinets, s/s appliances & convenient island. You’ll love all the natural light provided by the bay window in the open, yet cozy living room. Need a home office or playroom? You’ll love this one – exposed brick with neat dutch door. All 3 bedrooms are on the same level with renovated full tiled bath. Mudroom with ½ bath, 1st floor laundry, replacement windows, newer roof & heating system, updated electrical, patio, & fully fenced in yard make this home a winner. Walking distance to downtown Reading, Caffé Nero, the parks, schools, library & train to Boston. It’s all right here at your fingertips and ready for you to enjoy this year!
  • Listed by: Susan Gormady • Classified Realty Group
Listing closed: 09/13/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72464689
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

34

Sale-to-list ratio

100.5%

Reading, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Classified Realty Group, Susan Gormady

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, The Debbie Spencer Group

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Property Information for 83 Locust Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,089 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 8,939 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1361.0
  • 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
  • Neighborhood: Birch Meadow

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Home Office, Mud Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
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: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 108.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead,Beadboard,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead,Beadboard
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 156.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 156.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 96.0
  • Room Office Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 8.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: See seller's disclosure for all updates and improvements. 3rd bedroom has no closet
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Lease Back
  • Tax ID: M:027.000000160.0,735118
  • Assessments: $498,200
  • Book: 1353
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: S15

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 83 Locust Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 13, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72464689

$559,000—
Mar 19, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72464689

—
Mar 13, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72464689

$565,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/13/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72464689

$559,000
03/19/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72464689

—
03/13/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72464689

$565,000

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

Public records

83 Locust Street

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,013 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,013 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,524 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 83 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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