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Sold on 10/07/2021

196 Salem St, Reading, MA 01867

  • $908,000

    Last sold 10/07/2021 for $660K

  • 3

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 1,772

    Sqft ($372/Sqft)

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About 196 Salem St

Property type House
Year built 1880
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.82 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
OPEN HOUSES CANCELLED** A commuter's dream home in Reading! This colonial home feels inviting the moment you walk through the door! Very deceiving from the front this spacious home has so much to offer! The living room with fireplace leads to the dining room with coffee station and built in cabinets. Just off the dining room is the kitchen with stainless appliances and granite which is open to the family room with vaulted ceilings and half bath. Hardwoods throughout the house. Upstairs are the three bedrooms, a study, which is perfect for the home school or office and an updated gorgeous full bath with built-in storage. Full unfinished basement is ideal for storage and laundry. One car garage and the private, fenced oversize yard to enjoy the outdoors! Situated on almost one-acre that allows for future expansion if desired. Minutes from major routes and Killam Elementary School and Reading School District.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Cosgrove-Yeastedt Group
Listing Office - Bentley's
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72882565 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72882565
SqFt 1772
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.82
Property Tax 7039
Year Built 1880
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) Undisclosed
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 9
Family Room Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Vaulted, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Lighting - Overhead
Add'l Room 2 Study, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Laundry Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Chair Rail, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead, Decorative Molding
Add'l Room 1 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Entry Hall
Basement Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Lighting - Overhead, Security System, Cable Available
Exterior
Foundation Fieldstone
Exterior Wood
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Garage/ Parking Detached
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Patio, Gutters, Fenced Yard
Lot Desc Wooded, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
Amenities / Utilities
Utility Connections For Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School
Location
County Middlesex
Middle School Reading MS
Elementary School Killam
High School Reading HS
APN M:023.0-0000-0088.0, 734668
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$908K
Range: $799K-$1.01M
Last 30 days 
  • Oct 2021
    mls logo MLS # 72882565
  • Oct 7, 2021 Sold
    $660,000
  • Aug 28, 2021 Under Agreement
  • Aug 17, 2021 Listed
    $660,000 (+40.5%)
  • Mar 2016
    mls logo MLS # 71957735
  • Mar 29, 2016 Sold
    $469,900
  • Feb 26, 2016 Under Agreement
  • Feb 16, 2016 Contingent
  • Feb 10, 2016 Listed
    $469,900 (+4.4%)
  • Nov 2015
    mls logo MLS # 71799856
  • Nov 12, 2015 Reactivated
  • Oct 1, 2015 Price Changed
    $449,900 (-2.2%)
  • Sep 25, 2015 Price Changed
    $459,900 (-4.0%)
  • Sep 14, 2015 Price Changed
    $478,900 (-0.2%)
  • Sep 2, 2015 Back On Market
  • Aug 20, 2015 Contingent
  • Jun 17, 2015 Price Changed
    $479,900 (-4.0%)
  • May 27, 2015 Price Changed
    $499,900 (-5.7%)
  • Mar 11, 2015 Listed
    $529,900 (+79.6%)
  • Jun 2014
    mls logo MLS # 71667456
  • Jun 6, 2014 Sold
    $295,000 (-1.6%)
  • May 1, 2014 Under Agreement
  • Apr 23, 2014 Listed
    $299,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $7,694 -0.9%
    $675,500 +1.98%
  • 2024
    $7,763 +4.2%
    $662,400 +11.99%
  • 2023
    $7,447 -3.9%
    $591,500 +1.72%
  • 2022
    $7,751 +10.1%
    $581,500 +14.09%
  • 2021
    $7,039 +3.3%
    $509,700 +4.34%
  • 2020
    $6,815 +3.0%
    $488,500 +5.03%
  • 2019
    $6,618 +4.5%
    $465,100 +1.86%
  • 2018
    $6,333 +9.5%
    $456,600 +10.8%
  • 2017
    $5,782 +10.4%
    $412,100
  • 2016
    $5,239 +5.2%
  • 2015
    $4,980
  • 196 Salem St
    $660K
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $969K +21% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
195 Salem St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,087,000 4/2 2,128 0.01
191 Salem St, Reading, MA 01867 $849,000 3/1 1,448 0.02
192 Salem St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,173,000 3/3 2,635 0.02
201 Salem St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,046,000 3/2 2,226 0.03
186 Salem St, Reading, MA 01867 $863,000 4/1 1,544 0.03
12 Johanna Dr, Reading, MA 01867 $1,176,000 4/1 1,971 0.04
182 Salem St, Reading, MA 01867 $943,000 3/2 1,931 0.05
20 Johanna Dr, Reading, MA 01867 $1,145,000 4/2 2,050 0.05

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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6/10
J. Warren Killam 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
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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