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Sold on 04/07/2020

288 Charles, Reading, MA 01867

$1,079,000

Last sold 04/07/2020 for $700K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3.5

    bath

  • 2,066

    Sqft ($339/Sqft)

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About 288 Charles

Property type House
Year built 1947
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.35 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
CURB APPEAL & CHARM are the best words to describe this beautiful CAPE!! It's open feel & great space make it perfect for family & friends. First floor offers a sunny eat in KITCHEN which flows seamlessly into a large FIRE PLACED DINING ROOM perfect for large gatherings.The GREAT ROOM with sliders overlooks the private back yard and patio, it provides great space for relaxing or entertaining. A HALF BATH is on this level too. Heading upstairs there is a large MASTER BEDROOM SUITE with an UPDATED FULL BATH with WALK in SHOWER & His and Hers closets. Two additional BEDROOMS and a FULL BATH complete the second level..Laundry connection is on the 1st floor for convenience and in the basement. The Basement has a bonus finished room for hanging out.. A Separate Apartment on the first floor is perfect for friends , family, or guests. It offers and Eat in Kitchen, Bedroom, Family Room and Full Bath.( the apartment could be converted to add on to main house living space ) Near Park&School
Listed by
Listing Agent - Melanie Akerblom-Horne
Listing Office - Premier Realty Group, Inc.
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72615583 • last updated 6 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Cape
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72615583
SqFt 2066
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.35
Property Tax 8186.72
Year Built 1947
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 3
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Primary Bathroom Yes
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Double Vanity
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 9
Family Room Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan
Kitchen Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove
Dining Room Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
# Fireplaces 2
Interior Features Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Whole House Fan
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Shingles
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 4
Exterior Features Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Lot Desc Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Storm Windows, Storm Doors
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Utility Connections For Gas Range
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
County Middlesex
Elementary School Killam
High School RMHS
APN 737060
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Sidewalk
$1.07M
Range: $927K-$1.23M
Last 30 days 
  • Apr 2020
    mls logo MLS # 72615583
  • Apr 7, 2020 Sold
    $700,000
  • Feb 4, 2020 Listed
    $699,900 (-2.8%)
  • Sep 2019
    mls logo MLS # 72564411
  • Sep 27, 2019 Price Change
    $719,900 (-1.2%)
  • Sep 12, 2019 Listed
    $729,000 (+12.2%)
  • May 2017
    mls logo MLS # 72129324
  • May 10, 2017 Sold
    $650,000 (+9.3%)
  • Mar 10, 2017 Listed
    $594,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $10,256 +0.2%
    $900,400 +3.11%
  • 2024
    $10,234 +6.8%
    $873,200 +14.77%
  • 2023
    $9,578 +5.5%
    $760,800 +11.67%
  • 2022
    $9,082 +6.7%
    $681,300 +10.55%
  • 2021
    $8,511 +1.0%
    $616,300 +2.04%
  • 2020
    $8,426 +2.9%
    $604,000 +4.99%
  • 2019
    $8,187 +21.9%
    $575,300 +18.79%
  • 2018
    $6,717 +3.4%
    $484,300 +4.58%
  • 2017
    $6,497 +1.7%
    $463,100
  • 2016
    $6,387 +3.7%
  • 2015
    $6,159
  • 288 Charles
    $700K
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $969K +21% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
89 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,033,000 3/2 2,094 0.02
97 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,221,000 4/3 2,789 0.03
295 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 $930,000 3/2 1,483 0.04
101 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867 $819,000 3/2 1,198 0.05
270 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 $949,000 3/1 1,778 0.05
96 Wakefield St, Reading, MA 01867 $843,000 3/2 1,628 0.05
300 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,412,000 3/2 2,989 0.06
299 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,398,000 4/2 3,339 0.06

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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