21 Melbourne Avenue

Reading, MA 01867

$595,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,400 Sq. Ft.
$248 / Sq. Ft.
2,400
Sq. Ft.
$248
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Everyone says it..." One of the best neighborhoods in town!" Providing a moments walk to Joshua Eaton, the park, Reading's "hip" downtown, & the commuter rail, it's where YOU want to be! Sitting pretty on a corner lot, this stately, over-sized hip-roof, brick front split entry has the space you crave, including a warm and inviting 1st fl family room addition...right off the kitchen. While there is wall paper-a-plenty, & dated baths, the finished product once you add some updates will be incredible!...Everyone says it..." One of the best neighborhoods in town!" Providing a moments walk to Joshua Eaton, the park, Reading's "hip" downtown, & the commuter rail, it's where YOU want to be! Sitting pretty on a corner lot, this stately, over-sized hip-roof, brick front split entry has the space you crave, including a warm and inviting 1st fl family room addition...right off the kitchen. While there is wall paper-a-plenty, & dated baths, the finished product once you add some updates will be incredible! A few similar homes on the block w/ some updates have sold recently toward 800k! Beautiful HW floors, 2 FP's, lovely picture & bow windows, & a spacious 2 car gar are just a few of the perks here! The yard is ideal for kids, & entertaining. The LL provides the perfect opportunity for an "in-law suite" w/ a separate entrance, full bath, & efficient kitchen. The gas furnace is newer, the electrical is updated, & the roof is young. Adored for 48 years, it's time for you to make YOUR memories!
  1. Listed by Rick Nazzaro • Colonial Manor Realty

Property Details for 21 Melbourne Avenue

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Style
Split Entry
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
5

Location

Listing Courtesy of Colonial Manor Realty, Rick Nazzaro

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Mark Bernardino

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:01 AM

Property Details for 21 Melbourne Avenue

StatusSold
MLS #71853649
Days on Market23
Taxes$7,863 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1963
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Colonial Manor Realty, Rick Nazzaro

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay, Mark Bernardino

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Building Information for 21 Melbourne Avenue

Stories-Year Built1963Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 11,100 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,902 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,247

Property Taxes

$655

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 21 Melbourne Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2400.0
  • Color: Tan/Brick
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • 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, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet, Play Room, Kitchen
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 180.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 216.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 180.0
  • Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Chair Rail
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 308.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Listing Broker is related to seller. Family room addition has electric heat. No Sellers Disclosure,as property is being sold under POA. SOLD "AS IS." "In-law" is not likely recognized by the town of Reading.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 731961
  • Assessments: $534,900
  • Book: 64263
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: Res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1456.0
  • Levels: Split Entry
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.0

Property History for 21 Melbourne 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 21 Melbourne Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$467,000Additions$471,500Total$938,500
Tax Record2024$10,999 ($917 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,179 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,179 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,003 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,099 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1963Year Renovated1980ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:011.0-0000-0153.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 21 Melbourne 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
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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Listing Courtesy of Colonial Manor Realty, Rick Nazzaro

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