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Sold on 10/22/2020

56 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867

  • $955,000

    Last sold 10/22/2020 for $689K

  • 4

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 2,382

    Sqft ($289/Sqft)

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About 56 Forest St

Property type House
Year built 1963
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.34 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Pool, garage, 4 bedrooms – sign me up! After 26 years, this traditional center entrance Colonial in popular Birch Meadow neighborhood is ready for a new owner. Just a short walk to the Birch Meadow complex, where you’ll find all grade level schools, YMCA, & sports field. Home features awesome outdoor space with 2 tier yard equipped with patio, deck with beautiful above ground pool, & plenty of green space to enjoy. Step inside to find front to back fireplaced living room with bonus over-sized family room with additional fireplace. Hardwood & crown molding throughout with updated eat in kitchen, mudroom, new 1/2 bath & dedicated dining area. All 4 bedrooms located on 2nd level with renovated full bath, plenty of closets & additional storage in attic. Finished basement offers more room to play & even more storage. Ample parking with shed and garage to hold all your toys! Meticulously maintained in a superb location. Come see for yourself why Reading is the hottest town north of Boston!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Susan Gormady Group
Listing Office - Classified Realty Group, LLC
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72701037 • last updated 5 years ago
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Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72701037
SqFt 2382
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.34
Property Tax 8522
Year Built 1963
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Decorative Molding
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 8
Family Room Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Add'l Room 2 Mud Room, Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Laundry Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
Add'l Room 1 Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Play Room
Basement Full, Finished, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
# Fireplaces 2
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Available, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Foundation Poured Concrete
Exterior Vinyl
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Detached
Parking Desc Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 5
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Deck, Patio, Pool - Above Ground, Gutters, Storage Shed, Screens
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Utility Connections For Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Utilities: Hot Water Tank
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
County Middlesex
Middle School Coolidge
Elementary School Birch Meadow
High School RMHS
APN M:039.0-0000-0024.0, 736413
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$955K
Range: $802K-$1.1M
Last 30 days 
  • Oct 2020
    mls logo MLS # 72701037
  • Oct 22, 2020 Sold
    $689,000 (+1.3%)
  • Aug 18, 2020 Under Agreement
    —
  • Aug 4, 2020 Contingent
    —
  • Jul 30, 2020 Listed
    $679,999
  • 56 Forest St
    $689K
  • —
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $927K +3% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
50 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $796,000 3/2 1,493 0.01
60 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $960,000 5/1 2,100 0.02
44 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $932,000 5/3 1,701 0.03
64 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,007,000 5/2 2,318 0.03
51 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $810,000 3/1 1,560 0.03
55 Forest St, Reading, MA 01867 $903,000 3/1 1,743 0.03
9 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 01867 $855,000 5/3 2,695 0.03
13 Tennyson Rd, Reading, MA 01867 $682,000 3/2 1,642 0.03

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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9/10
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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