85 High Street

Sold 6/10/15

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Last Sold Price

$376,000

4 beds1 bath1,365 sqft$275/sqft

85 High St, Reading, MA 01867

Single FamilyProperty Type

7,835 sq ftLot Size

1956Year Built

$275/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Well maintained 4 bedroom full shed cape within seconds to downtown and the commuter rail. This home features a fireplace living room, hardwood throughout the first floor, and a versatile floor plan that can accommodate any family. Use one of the first floor bedrooms as an office, formal dining room, or as a first floor master. On the second floor you will find two large bedrooms, one of which has duel closets. The patio is perfect for those that like to entertain outdoors in warmer months. Partially...Well maintained 4 bedroom full shed cape within seconds to downtown and the commuter rail. This home features a fireplace living room, hardwood throughout the first floor, and a versatile floor plan that can accommodate any family. Use one of the first floor bedrooms as an office, formal dining room, or as a first floor master. On the second floor you will find two large bedrooms, one of which has duel closets. The patio is perfect for those that like to entertain outdoors in warmer months. Partially fenced-in yard for all those dog lovers. Recent updates include the forced hot air by gas furnace (2014), gas hot water tank (2014), Bathroom with tile floor and tile tub + shower stall (2014), and exterior paint (2014). Open house Sunday 3/29 from 1pm-3pm

Listed by: Jeffrey Borstell • J. Borstell Real Estate, Inc.

Listing closed: 06/10/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71807392

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Sale-to-list ratio

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103 High Street, Reading, MA 01867

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Property Information for 85 High Street

Property Details

Taxes: $4,558 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Reading
Area: MA-Reading
Architectural Style: Cape
Style: Cape
Garage Spaces: 0
Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

Year Built: 1956
Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,835 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 1365.0
Color: Yellow
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
Num of Baths: 1.0

Num of Full Baths: 1
Num of Half Baths: 0
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio
Fencing: Fenced

Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
Patio And Porch Features: Patio

Parking Features

Covered Spaces: .00
Garage: No

Garage Parking: Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: None
Cooling: No

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 204.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 13.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
Bedroom3 Length: 13.0

Bedroom3 Level: First
Bedroom3 Width: 12.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 88.0
Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
Bedroom4 Level: First
Bedroom4 Width: 8.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Bathroom1 Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 143.0
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Length: 13.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 11.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 234.0
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Room Living Room Length: 18.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 13.0

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Units: Acres

Road Frontage Type: Public
Disclosures: Flooring in 1st floor bedroom is linoleum

Tax Information

Tax ID: M:016.000000390.0,733782
Assessments: $309,200

Book: 63456
Tax Year: 2014
Zoning: S15

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Slab
Foundation Area: 780.0

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 85 High Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 10, 2015	Sold MLS PIN #71807392	$376,000	—
Jun 9, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #550550418	$376,000	+6.3% / yr
Apr 2, 2015	Under Agreement MLS PIN #71807392		—
Apr 2, 2015	Contingent MLS PIN #71807392		—
Mar 26, 2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71807392	$369,900	—
Apr 4, 2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #413472352	$350,000	+5523511.4% / yr
Apr 4, 2014	Sold MLS PIN #71632767	$350,000	—
Mar 3, 2014	Under Agreement MLS PIN #71632767		—
Mar 3, 2014	Contingent MLS PIN #71632767		—
Feb 12, 2014	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71632767	$359,900	—
Feb 1, 2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #347185249	$1	—
May 16, 2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326622117	$1	—
May 28, 2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326621926	$1	—
May 1, 2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326600204	$1	-57.8% / yr
Jul 27, 1995	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #89787114	$143,000	—
Jul 27, 1995	Sold MLS PIN #30034479	$143,000	—
Jul 12, 1995	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30034479		—
Jul 12, 1995	Contingent MLS PIN #30034479		—
Mar 10, 1995	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30034479	$154,900	—
Aug 14, 1994	Expired MLS PIN #11049473	$157,900	—
May 23, 1994	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #11049473	$157,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/10/2015	Sold MLS PIN #71807392	$376,000
06/09/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #550550418	$376,000 +6.3% / yr
04/02/2015	Under Agreement MLS PIN #71807392	—
04/02/2015	Contingent MLS PIN #71807392	—
03/26/2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71807392	$369,900
04/04/2014	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #413472352	$350,000 +5523511.4% / yr
04/04/2014	Sold MLS PIN #71632767	$350,000
03/03/2014	Under Agreement MLS PIN #71632767	—
03/03/2014	Contingent MLS PIN #71632767	—
02/12/2014	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71632767	$359,900
02/01/2013	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #347185249	$1
05/16/2011	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326622117	$1
05/28/2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326621926	$1
05/01/2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326600204	$1 -57.8% / yr
07/27/1995	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #89787114	$143,000
07/27/1995	Sold MLS PIN #30034479	$143,000
07/12/1995	Under Agreement MLS PIN #30034479	—
07/12/1995	Contingent MLS PIN #30034479	—
03/10/1995	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30034479	$154,900
08/14/1994	Expired MLS PIN #11049473	$157,900
05/23/1994	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #11049473	$157,900

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

Public Records for 85 High Street

Taxable ValueLand$409,200Additions$228,700Total$637,900

Tax Record2025$7,266 ($606 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,365 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,365 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,836 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1980ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:016.0-0000-0390.0

Schools near 85 High Street

This home is within Reading School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Birch Meadow Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.0 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	0.8 mi
NR	Austin Preparatory School	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Birch Meadow Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.0 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	0.8 mi
NR	Austin Preparatory School Private6 to 12 Nearby school	1.0 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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