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Sold on 11/30/2015

56 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867

  • $978,000

    Last sold 11/30/2015 for $682K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2.5

    bath

  • 2,250

    Sqft ($303/Sqft)

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About 56 Locust St

Property type House
Year built 1920
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.35 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
4 bedroom (1 on 1st fl) colonial in Birch Meadow neighborhood! Here is your opportunity to own a beautifully remodeled home, on an exceptional lot, & on a lovely tree-lined street. W/ easy access to down-town, all schools, parks, & YMCA, this is where the busy family wants to be. Attractively poised, majestically set off the road, this colonial home retains the exterior colors & stylish trim that neighbors have come to admire over the years. Inside is unrecognizable however, w/ its stunning new "white" kitchen w/ stainless appliances, HW fl, & exquisite ebony granite. Between this, & the over-sized family room is a wonderful little mud room & separate entrance. There's a grand front-to-back living room w/ mantled FP, which leads to a great office, & a cozy sun room, w/ access to the yard. Ideal for entertaining, enjoy the huge 12x22 deck, which flows perfectly from both the kit. & fam. rm. New baths, gorgeous HW fls, and updated systems incl. C/A & more, make this "the one!"
Listed by
Listing Agent - Rick Nazzaro
Listing Office - Colonial Manor Realty
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#71848909 • last updated 10 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 3 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 71848909
SqFt 2250
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.35
Property Tax 6288.66
Year Built 1920
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
Bathroom 3 Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
Primary Bathroom Yes
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Remodeled
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Bathroom - 3/4, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Bedroom 3 Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Remodeled
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 8
Family Room Flooring - Hardwood, Attic Access, Chair Rail, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider
Add'l Room 2 Sun Room, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Exterior Access, Remodeled
Kitchen Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Peninsula
Basement Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Bulkhead
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled, Walk-up Attic
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Block
Exterior Clapboard
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Detached
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 6
# Garage Spaces 2
Exterior Features Deck - Composite, Gutters
Lot Desc Paved Drive, Level
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Utility Connections For Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Utilities: Hot Water Oil, Tank
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Highway Access, Public School
Location
Neighborhood Birch Meadow Neighborhood
County Middlesex
Middle School Coolidge MS
Elementary School See Super...
High School RMHS
APN 4235459
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$978K
Range: $772K-$1.18M
Last 30 days 
  • Nov 2015
    mls logo MLS # 71848909
  • Nov 30, 2015 Sold
    $682,500 (-1.1%)
  • Oct 23, 2015 Under Agreement
  • Oct 6, 2015 Contingent
  • Oct 2, 2015 Price Changed
    $689,900 (-1.4%)
  • Sep 3, 2015 Reactivated
  • Aug 10, 2015 Price Changed
    $699,900 (-4.7%)
  • Jun 24, 2015 Price Changed
    $734,500 (-2.1%)
  • Jun 2, 2015 Listed
    $749,900 (+74.4%)
  • Jan 2015
    mls logo MLS # 71693366
  • Jan 8, 2015 Sold
    $430,000 (+7.5%)
  • Jun 8, 2014 Under Agreement
  • Jun 5, 2014 Listed
    $399,900
  • 56 Locust St
    $682K
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $912K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
55 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,406,000 4/2 3,832 0.01
59 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 $988,000 3/2 2,504 0.02
62 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,032,000 5/2 2,671 0.02
49 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 $836,000 3/1 1,744 0.02
50 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,078,000 3/2 2,949 0.02
63 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 $768,000 2/1 1,562 0.03
45 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 $869,000 3/1 1,792 0.04
66 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 $951,000 3/2 2,582 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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