Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds3,109 sqft$199/sqft
87 Howard St, Reading, MA 01867
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,276 sq ftLot Size
1926Year Built
$199/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

A gorgeous yard w/bluestone patios and water feature plus fabulous living space w/all the amenities, make this West Side colonial a must see. Each room is tastefully appointed from the beautiful family room perfect for entertaining to the spacious master bedroom suite w/a gas fireplace, walk in closet, and sumptuous bath w/shower& whirlpool tub. The delightful kitchen has an island, abundant cabinets and beautiful granite. Town Assessmt does not reflect GLA, baths, fireplaces etcA gorgeous yard w/bluestone patios and water feature plus fabulous living space w/all the amenities, make this West Side colonial a must see. Each room is tastefully appointed from the beautiful family room perfect for entertaining to the spacious master bedroom suite w/a gas fireplace, walk in closet, and sumptuous bath w/shower& whirlpool tub. The delightful kitchen has an island, abundant cabinets and beautiful granite. Town Assessmt does not reflect GLA, baths, fireplaces etc
  • Listed by: Joyce N. Kiley • Boardwalk Real Estate
Listing closed: 07/31/2009 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70911014

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,348,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

103.8%

Reading, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Boardwalk Real Estate, Joyce N. Kiley

Sold By True North Realty, Carol LaSalle D Errico

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Property Information for 87 Howard Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,162 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Reading
  • Area: MA-Reading
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Gambrel /Dutch
  • Style: Colonial, Gambrel /Dutch
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1926
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3109.0
  • Color: beige
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Joshua Eaton
  • High School: Rmhs
  • Middle School: Parker Middle
  • Neighborhood: West Side
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Office, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Deck, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • 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: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 340.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 80.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 192.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 306.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 221.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 182.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 130.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Perimeter drain with battery backup by Basement Technology.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:038.000000002.0,732178
  • Assessments: $466,500
  • Book: 27534
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 87 Howard Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70911014

$620,000
Jul 30, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #273564538

$620,000

+7.5% / yr

Jun 9, 2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70911014

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70911014

$620,000
07/30/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #273564538

$620,000

+7.5% / yr

06/09/2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70911014

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

Public Records for 87 Howard Street

Taxable ValueLand$543,900Additions$503,000Total$1,046,900
Tax Record2025$11,924 ($994 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,150 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,150 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,594 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,202 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1985ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:010.0-0000-0312.0

Schools near 87 Howard 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
Rating
School
Distance
Joshua Eaton 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: 87 Howard Street, Reading, MA 01867
$620,000
4
3,109
8,276
$281,000
4
10,000
$690,000
3
1,591
18,927
$715,000
4
2,261
15,300
$255,000
3
1
1,403
2
1
1,068

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