159 Summer Avenue

Reading, MA 01867

$750,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
3,490 Sq. Ft.
$215 / Sq. Ft.
3,490
Sq. Ft.
$215
per Sq. Ft.

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.
  1. Listed by Marjorie Falla • Leading Edge Real Estate

Property Details for 159 Summer Avenue

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Victorian, Shingle, Queen Anne
Style
Victorian, Shingle, Queen Anne
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
7

Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Marjorie Falla

Sold By Classified Realty Group, Felicia Giuliano

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:50 AM

Property Details for 159 Summer Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #72529499
Days on Market41
Taxes$10,923 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1889
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Marjorie Falla

Sold By Classified Realty Group, Felicia Giuliano

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Building Information for 159 Summer Avenue

Stories-Year Built1889Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,347 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,003 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,093

Property Taxes

$910

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159 Summer Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3490.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • High School: Reading High
  • Middle School: Parker
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • 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: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Wainscoting, Entrance Foyer, Bonus Room
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Carport, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Carport, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring
  • Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 323.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 120.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 240.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 266.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Gas dryer,washer,refrigerator and freezer to remain.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 732591
  • Assessments: $767,700
  • Block: 0146/7
  • Book: 39289
  • Lot: 2&3
  • Map: 015
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Frontage: 154.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 159 Summer Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
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

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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Listing Courtesy of Leading Edge Real Estate, Marjorie Falla

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