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Sold on 09/16/2009
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281 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867

$1,227,000

Last sold 09/16/2009 for $675K

  • 6

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,728

    Sqft ($247/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 281 Summer Ave

Property type House
Year built 1891
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.28 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Character & charm galore in this spacious west side victorian. Large level yard w/pool. Many updates include oversized maple kitchen w/extras, newer ct ba w/jacuzzi & more. Subj to seller finding suit house
Listed by
Listing Agent - Meg Michaels
Listing Office - Re/max Top Achievers, Inc.
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#30257708 • last updated 27 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Victorian
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 30257708
SqFt 2728
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.28
Property Tax 4106.7
Year Built 1891
Short Sale (Y/N) Unknown
Foreclosure (Y/N) Undisclosed
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Full, Hot Tub / Spa
Total # of Bedrooms 6
Total # of Rooms 11
Kitchen Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Basement Full
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Central Vacuum, Cable Available, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Foundation Fieldstone
Garage/ Parking Under
Parking Desc Off-Street
# Parking Spaces 4
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Pool - Inground, Storage Shed
Lot Desc Other (See Remarks)
Amenities / Utilities
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Water/ Sewer City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source City/Town Water
Location
County Middlesex
APN 732245
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$1.22M
Range: $1.05M-$1.39M
Last 30 days 
  • Sep 2009
    mls logo MLS # 70954411
  • Sep 16, 2009 Sold
    $675,000
  • Jul 30, 2009 Listed
    $674,900 (+1.6%)
  • Sep 2009
    Public Records
  • Sep 14, 2009 Sold
    $675,000
  • Apr 2006
    mls logo MLS # 70353364
  • Apr 28, 2006 Sold
    $664,000
  • Mar 24, 2006 Listed
    $669,900 (-2.9%)
  • Apr 2006
    Public Records
  • Apr 28, 2006 Sold
    $664,000 (-0.9%)
  • Sep 2005
    mls logo MLS # 70270302
  • Sep 30, 2005 Listed
    $689,900 (+103.0%)
  • Sep 1998
    mls logo MLS # 30257708
  • Sep 11, 1998 Listed
    $339,900 (+9.7%)
  • Oct 1995
    mls logo MLS # 30074683
  • Oct 24, 1995 Listed
    $309,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $10,641 +1.1%
    $934,200 +4.07%
  • 2024
    $10,521 +3.1%
    $897,700 +10.8%
  • 2023
    $10,200 +3.8%
    $810,200 +9.9%
  • 2022
    $9,827 +1.2%
    $737,200 +4.79%
  • 2021
    $9,715 +4.0%
    $703,500 +5.03%
  • 2020
    $9,344 +2.9%
    $669,800 +4.92%
  • 2019
    $9,084 +8.7%
    $638,400 +5.98%
  • 2018
    $8,355 +4.7%
    $602,400 +5.91%
  • 2017
    $7,980 -22.9%
    $568,800
  • 2016
    $10,353 +7.9%
    —
  • 2015
    $9,593
    —
  • 281 Summer Ave
    $675K
  • —
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $881K 0% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
285 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $1,320,000 4/2 2,859 0.02
276 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $1,083,000 2/2 2,098 0.03
284 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $1,747,000 6/2 3,543 0.04
20 Hillcrest Rd, Reading, MA 01867 $1,538,000 5/2 2,657 0.04
10 Hillcrest Rd, Reading, MA 01867 $1,517,000 4/2 3,305 0.04
293 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867 $1,383,000 7/3 3,392 0.04
8 Nichols Rd, Reading, MA 01867 $1,076,000 4/2 1,873 0.04
2 Hillcrest Rd, Reading, MA 01867 $1,487,000 4/2 2,782 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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