Last Sold Price
4 beds2,163 sqft$236/sqft
85 Van Norden Rd, Reading, MA 01867

Description

Spacious Colonial with a large detached two level garage situated on a 26,000 sq ft lot offers a generous size front to back living room with a wood burning fire place and french doors that lead to a formal dining room, an eat in kitchen with access to the deck, and the first floor foyer that could be used as a play room or office. The second floor offers four bedrooms, a full bath and the second floor foyer currently being used as an office. The second floor of this home was added in 1986/87 and...Spacious Colonial with a large detached two level garage situated on a 26,000 sq ft lot offers a generous size front to back living room with a wood burning fire place and french doors that lead to a formal dining room, an eat in kitchen with access to the deck, and the first floor foyer that could be used as a play room or office. The second floor offers four bedrooms, a full bath and the second floor foyer currently being used as an office. The second floor of this home was added in 1986/87 and the garage was built in 1989/90 with the second level of the garage used as a game room with skylights and electric heat. A private back yard with a custom built gazebo.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/28/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sumi Sinnatamby • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 85 Van Norden Road

Status
MLS #
72030371
Days on Market
94
Taxes
$7,392 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1925
Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$670,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

98.0%

Reading, MA

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Location

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Sold By Prestige Homes Real Estate, LLC, Prestige Homes Realty Team

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Building Information for 85 Van Norden Road

Stories-Year Built1925Building Size-Lot Size0.60 AC / 26,000 SF

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$3,208 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,592

Property Taxes

$616

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 85 Van Norden Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2163.0
  • Color: Blue
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: School Dept
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Coolidge
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Trash Compactor, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Play Room, Office
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 195.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 99.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Dryer Hookup - Gas,Washer Hookup
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 100.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 10.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 644.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 28.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 126.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 14.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Plywood under carpets in full bath. Propane gas for stove and dryer. Exterior access to a small basement space for HW tank.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 736880
  • Assessments: $509,800
  • Book: 947
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Slab
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 85 Van Norden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 28, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584579875

$510,000
Nov 28, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72030371

$510,000
Sep 30, 2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72030371

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/28/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584579875

$510,000
11/28/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72030371

$510,000
09/30/2016

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72030371

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

Public Records for 85 Van Norden Road

Taxable ValueLand$542,300Additions$277,400Total$819,700
Tax Record2025$9,336 ($778 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,163 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,163 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1970ZoningS20CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:039.0-0000-0124.0

Schools near 85 Van Norden Road

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
Wood End Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Arthur W Coolidge 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: 85 Van Norden Road, Reading, MA 01867
$510,000
4
2,163
26,000
$1,320,000
4
3,544
31,474
$1
4
3,045
20,100
$119,000
2
60,984
$415,000
4
1,744
65,340
$225,000
4
2.5
4,014
37,592

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