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Sold on 05/08/2007
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56 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867

$1,199,700

Last sold 05/08/2007 for $725K

  • 5

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 2,660

    Sqft ($273/Sqft)

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About 56 Prospect St

Property type House
Year built 1900
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 9,941 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Property description
When you enter thru the front door into the gracious foyer you will be steping back in time. The spacious foyer and Deacon Bench is just a sampling of what is to follow. A fireplace separates the front and back palors. Dining room has a Beamed ceiling and oversized recessed china cabinet.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Patricia DeWolfe
Listing Office - Carlson GMAC Real Estate
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#70011826 • last updated 22 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 70011826
SqFt 2660
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.23
Property Tax 6368.16
Year Built 1900
Short Sale (Y/N) Unknown
Foreclosure (Y/N) Undisclosed
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 5
Total # of Rooms 8
Add'l Room 2 Library
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Add'l Room 1 Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Other
Basement Full
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Exterior
Foundation Fieldstone
Exterior Shingles, Asbestos
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Parking Desc Off-Street
# Parking Spaces 6
Exterior Features Porch, Gutters, Screens
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows, Storm Doors
Electricity 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
Water/ Sewer City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Utilities: Hot Water Natural Gas, Tank
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility
Location
County Middlesex
Middle School Parker
Elementary School Barrows
High School Reading
APN 246/049.0-0000-0014, 732584
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.
Frontage 59
$1.19M
Range: $1.06M-$1.33M
Last 30 days 
  • May 2007
    mls logo MLS # 70521195
  • May 8, 2007 Sold
    $725,000
  • Feb 5, 2007 Listed
    $799,900 (+41.6%)
  • May 2007
    Public Records
  • May 7, 2007 Sold
    $725,000 (-9.4%)
  • May 2004
    Public Records
  • May 26, 2004 Sold
    $565,000 (-7.4%)
  • Mar 2004
    mls logo MLS # 70011826
  • Mar 27, 2004 Listed
    $609,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $13,625 +3.0%
    $1,196,200 +5.98%
  • 2024
    $13,228 +0.4%
    $1,128,700 +7.9%
  • 2023
    $13,170 +3.7%
    $1,046,100 +9.85%
  • 2022
    $12,694 +4.8%
    $952,300 +8.6%
  • 2021
    $12,110 +0.9%
    $876,900 +1.95%
  • 2020
    $11,998 +3.0%
    $860,100 +5.04%
  • 2019
    $11,652 +8.7%
    $818,800 +5.91%
  • 2018
    $10,723 +3.7%
    $773,100 +4.93%
  • 2017
    $10,337 -3.0%
    $736,800
  • 2016
    $10,655 +13.1%
    —
  • 2015
    $9,417
    —
  • 56 Prospect St
    $725K
  • —
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $849K +9% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
54 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,030,700 4/1 2,320 0.01
60 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,611,400 4/3 5,880 0.01
50 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,021,700 3/1 1,935 0.02
62 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867 $893,200 3/2 1,362 0.02
7 Fremont St, Reading, MA 01867 $910,900 3/1 1,447 0.03
59 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,485,800 5/3 3,136 0.03
51 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,236,000 4/1 2,591 0.03
66 Prospect St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,502,400 5/3 3,421 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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Alice M. Barrows Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Reading School District
8/10
Walter S Parker 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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