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Sold on 05/09/2016

56 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867

$920,000

Last sold 05/09/2016 for $482K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,658

    Sqft ($291/Sqft)

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About 56 Pearl St

Property type House
Year built 1895
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 10,454 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Sun filled, high ceiling, cheerful and charming house is the one, - you have been waiting for. Good-size level yard will provide a nice playing space for children and gardening joy for you. The house is located in wonderful neighborhood. It is close to historic Reading center, the largest park in town and shopping center. The location is commuter-friendly, with access to highway route 93/95 in 2 miles and to commuter rail station in 15 min walk. This Victorian era farmhouse has sturdy structure and has been providing comfort to families for a long time. The 1st floor family room with skylights will make you imagine good old days. Along with historic charms, there are a few new features: “ Never Re-Roof again”- Interlock metal roof (snow of 2015 was not even a concern), replacement windows, hardwood deck, radon mitigation system, and a powerful boiler. If you wish, the spacious basement can be finished as you like.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Akiko Ghosh
Listing Office - Andrew Mitchell & Company, LLC
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#71969134 • last updated 10 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Victorian, Farmhouse
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 71969134
SqFt 1658
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.24
Property Tax 6477.15
Year Built 1895
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 2
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Attic Access
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Primary Bedroom Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 7
Family Room Skylight, Ceiling - Cathedral, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
Kitchen Closet, Flooring - Vinyl
Dining Room Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Basement Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Radon Remediation System, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
Interior Features Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Stained Glass
Exterior
Foundation Brick
Exterior Clapboard
Roof Metal
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Detached
Parking Desc Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 5
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Porch, Deck - Wood, Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden Area
Lot Desc Level
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
Electricity 110 Volts, 100 Amps
Utility Connections For Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Utilities: Hot Water Oil
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Location
County Middlesex
Middle School Walter Parker
Elementary School Killiam
High School Reading
APN 028.0-0000-0037.0, 735196
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$920K
Range: $800K-$1.03M
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $3,798/month
Gross rent multiplier: 10.6
  • Mar 2016
    mls logo MLS # 71969134
  • Mar 9, 2016 Listed
    $499,900 (+22.1%)
  • Jul 2011
    mls logo MLS # 71212967
  • Jul 3, 2011 Sold
    $409,500
  • Apr 8, 2011 Listed
    $429,000 (+48.0%)
  • Jun 2011
    Public Records
  • Jun 30, 2011 Sold
    $409,500 (-4.5%)
  • Mar 1998
    mls logo MLS # 30211922
  • Mar 25, 1998 Listed
    $289,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $8,901 +0.2%
    $781,500 +3.1%
  • 2024
    $8,884 +6.7%
    $758,000 +14.62%
  • 2023
    $8,326 +5.2%
    $661,300 +11.35%
  • 2022
    $7,917 +2.6%
    $593,900 +6.28%
  • 2021
    $7,717 +1.0%
    $558,800 +2.01%
  • 2020
    $7,642 +2.9%
    $547,800 +4.94%
  • 2019
    $7,428 +9.8%
    $522,000 +6.99%
  • 2018
    $6,767 -0.5%
    $487,900 +0.62%
  • 2017
    $6,803 +5.0%
    $484,900
  • 2016
    $6,477 +6.6%
    —
  • 2015
    $6,076
    —
  • 56 Pearl St
    $482K
  • —
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $899K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
58 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867 $781,000 3/1 1,103 0.01
52 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,103,000 4/2 2,395 0.01
57 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867 $964,000 3/1 1,632 0.02
64 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867 $889,000 3/1 1,517 0.03
48 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867 $963,000 3/2 1,864 0.03
4 Thorndike St, Reading, MA 01867 $899,000 4/1 1,560 0.03
53 Harrison St, Reading, MA 01867 $975,000 3/2 2,106 0.03
49 Harrison St, Reading, MA 01867 $939,000 3/2 1,764 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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