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Sold on 05/16/2022

26 Harvard St, Reading, MA 01867

$946,000

Last sold 05/16/2022 for $805K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,440

    Sqft ($559/Sqft)

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About 26 Harvard St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1959
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.36 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
Amazing location in the heart of Birch Meadow for this updated Cape Cod with a full rear shed dormer. Beautiful, large 15,000+ sf lot has potential for future expansion. Welcoming red brick front walkway. Oak hardwood floors throughout. Insulted dual pane windows. New kitchen in 2009 with stain resistant quartz counters, board and baton walls, recessed lights and bead board faced wood cabinets. New half bath on 1st level (2009) with Toto pedestal sink & bead board walls. Large living room w/ wood burning fireplace. 1st floor bedroom could also be used as an office, exercise room or den. Large 2nd level front to back main bedroom with dual closets. Updated 2nd level full bath in 2005. Blown in insulation in walls and attic. New Weil McLain Gold boiler heating system with Beckett burner and new 200 amp circuit breaker panel installed 2009. Near all 3 schools, commuter rail station, library, lighted ballfields, playgrounds, outdoor skating, Reading town center and YMCA w/ indoor pools!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Joseph Bean
Listing Office - Joe Bean Real Estate
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72981338 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 23 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Baseboard, Oil
Levels/Style Cape
MLS # 72981338
Type Residential
Status Closed
SubType Single Family Residence
SqFt 1440
Lot Size (SqFt) 15860
Lot Size (Acres) 0.36
Annual Property Tax 8113
Year Built 1959
Interior
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Overhead
Primary Bathroom No
Total # of Bathrooms 2
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
# Full Baths 1
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
Living Room Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room First, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Total # of Rooms 7
Laundry In Basement, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Tank Water Heaterless, Utility Connections For Electric Range, Utility Connections For Electric Dryer
# Fireplaces 1
Fireplace Living Room
Window Features Insulated Windows
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Roof Shingle
Construction Frame
Parking Desc Paved Drive, Off Street
# Parking Spaces 3
Exterior Features Rain Gutters
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer Public Sewer
Utilities For Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Source Public
Location
County Middlesex
Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Subdivision Birch Meadow
Zoning S15
APN M:027.000000232.0, 735418
Directions Off Lowell Street
Lot/ Land Details
Road Frontage Public
$946K
Range: $832K-$1.05M
Last 30 days 
  • Jun 2022
    mls logo MLS # 72981338
  • Jun 23, 2022 Sold
    $805,000 (+10.3%)
  • May 16, 2022 Pending
  • May 16, 2022 Active
  • May 13, 2022 Listed
    $729,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $8,843 +1.6%
    $776,400 +4.57%
  • 2024
    $8,702 +3.2%
    $742,500 +10.9%
  • 2023
    $8,429 +3.9%
    $669,500 +10.01%
  • 2022
    $8,113 +2.3%
    $608,600 +5.94%
  • 2021
    $7,934 +4.0%
    $574,500 +5.09%
  • 2020
    $7,626 +2.9%
    $546,700 +4.99%
  • 2019
    $7,410 +8.8%
    $520,700 +6.03%
  • 2018
    $6,812 +4.8%
    $491,100 +6.0%
  • 2017
    $6,500 +4.2%
    $463,300
  • 2016
    $6,236 +3.6%
  • 2015
    $6,021
  • 26 Harvard St
    $805K
  • Birch Meadow
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $969K +21% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
32 Harvard St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,046,000 3/2 1,999 0.01
22 Harvard St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,069,000 4/3 2,220 0.02
27 Harvard St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,109,000 3/2 2,269 0.02
21 Harvard St, Reading, MA 01867 $966,000 3/2 1,488 0.03
33 Harvard St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,124,000 4/2 2,464 0.03
38 Harvard St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,220,000 3/2 3,303 0.03
37 Harvard St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,113,000 3/2 2,364 0.04
14 Harvard St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,096,000 4/2 2,147 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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Birch Meadow Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Reading School District
8/10
Arthur W Coolidge 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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