159 Summer Avenue
159 Summer Avenue
$750,000
4
1
1
3,490
3,490
$215
Sold 9/20/19
Description
RARE OPPORTUNITY to own one of Reading's most ICONIC Victorian homes which has been HIGHLIGHTED in several Reading historic PUBLICATIONS. Designed by local architect Horace Wadlin, this RICHLY DETAILED, 9 room, 4 bedroom home is a transitional style between QUEEN ANNE and SHINGLE. Beautifully maintained by the current owners this home has retained it's architectural features: the NATURAL OAK used throughout the house including an oak dining room with CURVED window seat; EUROPEAN-TILED oak fireplaces;...RARE OPPORTUNITY to own one of Reading's most ICONIC Victorian homes which has been HIGHLIGHTED in several Reading historic PUBLICATIONS. Designed by local architect Horace Wadlin, this RICHLY DETAILED, 9 room, 4 bedroom home is a transitional style between QUEEN ANNE and SHINGLE. Beautifully maintained by the current owners this home has retained it's architectural features: the NATURAL OAK used throughout the house including an oak dining room with CURVED window seat; EUROPEAN-TILED oak fireplaces; a curved or rounded living room and bedroom; large walk-in closets with BUILT-INS, oak in the entryway, foyer, staircases and on the landings; intact BUTLER'S PANTRY done entirely in maple with BIRDS EYE MAPLE counters. Generous sized SCREENED PORCH off the kitchen offers expansion potential. Interior and exterior PAINTED and hardwood floors REFINISHED in 2018. LARGE 20,347 sq. ft. LOT, 3 car garage/carport. WELL LOCATED in the Summer Ave. historic district near schools, downtown.
- Listed by Marjorie Falla • Leading Edge Real Estate
Property Details for 159 Summer Avenue
Town
Reading
AreaMA-Reading
Architectural StyleVictorian, Shingle, Queen Anne
StyleVictorian, Shingle, Queen Anne
Garage Spaces3
Parking Spaces4.00
Parking Spaces Total7
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:50 AM
Property Details for 159 Summer Avenue
Status | Sold |
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MLS # | 72529499 |
Days on Market | 41 |
Taxes | $10,923 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Single Family / Detached |
Year Built | 1889 |
County | Middlesex County |
Location
Building Information for 159 Summer Avenue
Stories-Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,347 SF
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$5,003 per month
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Property Information for 159 Summer Avenue
Property History for 159 Summer Avenue
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 159 Summer Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$464,100Additions$558,100Total$1,022,200
Tax Record2024$11,980 ($998 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt3,490 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,490 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,197 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,315 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1889Year Renovated1985ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:015.0-0000-0146.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 159 Summer Avenue
This home is within Reading School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | K to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
Private - | 6 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Alice M. Barrows Elementary School PublicK to 5 | ||
Walter S Parker Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Reading Memorial High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Austin Preparatory School Private6 to 12 |
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