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223 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867

  • $739,000

    Last sold 06/08/2024 for $680K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,393

    Sqft ($488/Sqft)

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About 223 Forest St

Property type House
Year built 1961
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.29 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Amazing Birch Meadow location for this meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch. 1 car heated garage with automatic door and epoxy floor. Large back yard for entertaining. Oak hardwood floors. Updated full bath with glass shower door, rain head, recessed lights and ceramic tile. Fireplace insert in living room. Lower level FR w/ full bath (great for home office). Many updated insulated windows. Walk up attic to a huge storage space. Natural gas Burnham 3 zone boiler (2003) . Energy efficient ductless mini splits (2018) for cooling and heat on both levels. Architectural shingled roof (2012, single layer). 200 amp circuit breakers. Indirect stainless steel hot water booster tank. Near YMCA with childcare, fitness and indoor pools. One block to all 3 schools including Birch Meadow Elementary, Coolidge Middle and Reading Memorial High School. Camp Rice Moody. ball fields, sports courts, out door lighted skating and playgrounds.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Joseph Bean
Listing Office - Joe Bean Real Estate
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#73245206 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Ductless, Other
Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
Levels/Style Ranch
MLS # 73245206
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 1393
Lot Size (SqFt) 12497
Lot Size (Acres) 0.29
Annual Property Tax 7821
Year Built 1961
Interior
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
Primary Bathroom No
Total # of Bathrooms 2
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Bedroom 3 Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 2 Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete
Family Room Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, 13.833333
Living Room Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
Total # of Rooms 6
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood
Appliances Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Door Features Storm Door(s)
Window Features Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior
Foundation Block
Roof Shingle
# Covered Spaces 1
Parking Desc Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
# Parking Spaces 2
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Rain Gutters, Storage
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer Public Sewer
Utilities For Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Water Source Public
Location
County Middlesex
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Elementary School Birch Meadow
Middle School Coolidge
High School Rmhs
Zoning S15
APN M:032.000000182.0, 736223
Directions Located Between Martin And Spruce
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Public
$739K
Range: $576K-$901K
Last 30 days 
  • Jul 2024
    mls logo MLS # 73245206
  • Jul 12, 2024 Sold
    $680,000 (-1.4%)
  • May 30, 2024 Listed
    $689,900 (+306.1%)
  • Dec 1997
    mls logo MLS # 30195647
  • Dec 1, 1997 Listed
    $169,900
  • 223 Forest St
    $680K
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $937K +4% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
213 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $897,000 3/1 1,680 0.02
224 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $966,000 4/2 2,104 0.02
218 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,108,000 3/2 2,481 0.03
228 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $978,000 3/2 2,192 0.03
112 Spruce Rd, Reading, MA 01867 $1,072,000 4/2 2,246 0.03
8 Martin Rd, Reading, MA 01867 $967,000 3/2 1,765 0.03
214 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,023,000 3/1 2,018 0.04
231 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $942,000 4/2 2,511 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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