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Sold on 09/23/2019

159 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867

  • $1,289,000

    Last sold 09/23/2019 for $750K

  • 4

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 3,490

    Sqft ($215/Sqft)

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About 159 Summer Ave

Property type House
Year built 1889
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.47 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Property 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; 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
Listing Agent - Marjorie Falla
Listing Office - Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72529499 • last updated 6 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Victorian, Shingle, Queen Anne
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72529499
SqFt 3490
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.47
Property Tax 10923
Year Built 1889
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Primary Bathroom No
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 9
Family Room Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Add'l Room 2 Bonus Room, Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Flooring - Vinyl
Dining Room Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Wainscoting
Add'l Room 1 Flooring - Wood, Wainscoting, Foyer
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
# Fireplaces 3
Interior Features Fireplace, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wood
Exterior
Foundation Fieldstone
Exterior Shingles
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Detached, Carport
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 3
Exterior Features Porch, Porch - Screened
Lot Desc Corner, Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows
Electricity Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring
Utility Connections For Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School
Location
County Middlesex
Middle School Parker
High School Reading High
APN 732591
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.
Frontage 154
$1.28M
Range: $1.05M-$1.52M
Last 30 days 
  • Sep 2019
    mls logo MLS # 72529499
  • Sep 23, 2019 Sold
    $750,000 (-6.2%)
  • Aug 20, 2019 Under Agreement
    —
  • Aug 7, 2019 Contingent
    —
  • Aug 1, 2019 Price Changed
    $799,900 (-3.0%)
  • Jul 10, 2019 Listed
    $824,900
  • 159 Summer Ave
    $750K
  • —
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $912K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
167 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $1,219,000 3/3 2,721 0.02
160 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $1,325,000 7/2 3,419 0.03
149 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $1,367,000 6/4 5,040 0.03
59 King St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,082,000 3/1 2,205 0.03
169 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $999,000 5/1 2,151 0.04
168 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867 — 4/3 2,260 0.04
67 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,304,000 5/2 2,908 0.04
152 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $1,538,000 4/2 4,483 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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9/10
Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Reading School District
8/10
Walter S Parker Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Reading School District
9/10
Reading Memorial High School
public Grades 9-12
Reading School District
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