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Sold on 07/29/2019

71 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867

  • $830,000

    Last sold 07/29/2019 for $575K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,740

    Sqft ($330/Sqft)

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About 71 Locust St

Property type House
Year built 1900
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,231 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Conveniently located less than a 1/2 mile from commuter rail station & downtown Reading where you'll find bustling restaurants, small town bookstore, quaint shops, & cafes. Nestled in well sought after Birch Meadow neighborhood, this charming 9 room turn of the century Colonial features tall ceilings, rich woodwork, French doors, original hardwood floors, & wood burning fireplace. Updated kitchen boasts granite counters, s/s appliances, & subway tile. Formal dining room offers loads of light while bonus playroom w/ exposed brick affords many options. 3 bedrooms feature HDW & deep closets. Find bonus private master suite w/office in converted walk up attic. Take advantage of 2 full baths & just imagine sipping coffee on the enclosed sun room; how nice! Attached garage, replacement windows, newer roof & many more updates found throughout. Spacious partially fenced in yard provides loads of room to play & entertain this summer. A unique home that is sure to please, come see for yourself!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Susan Gormady
Listing Office - Classified Realty Group, LLC
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#72508589 • last updated 6 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 44 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 72508589
SqFt 1740
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.14
Property Tax 6709
Year Built 1900
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
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Primary Bedroom Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Total # of Rooms 9
Add'l Room 3 Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Sun Room
Add'l Room 2 Office, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Kitchen Flooring - Wood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood
Add'l Room 1 Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Play Room
Basement Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access
# Fireplaces 1
Interior Features Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Available, Walk-up Attic, French Doors, Internet Available - Unknown
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Block
Exterior Vinyl
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Attached, Under
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 8
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Lot Desc Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Insulated Windows, Insulated Doors, Prog. Thermostat
Utility Connections For Electric Range, Washer Hookup
Utilities: Hot Water Tank
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Bike Path, 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:027.0-0000-0177.0, 735135
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public
$830K
Range: $713K-$946K
Last 30 days 
  • Jul 2019
    mls logo MLS # 72508589
  • Jul 29, 2019 Sold
    $575,000 (+0.9%)
  • Jun 18, 2019 Under Agreement
  • Jun 6, 2019 Contingent
  • May 29, 2019 Listed
    $569,999 (+55.1%)
  • Jan 2012
    mls logo MLS # 71260266
  • Jan 16, 2012 Sold
    $367,500 (+0.7%)
  • Jul 12, 2011 Listed
    $364,900 (+4.3%)
  • Oct 2002
    mls logo MLS # 30645338
  • Oct 31, 2002 Sold
    $349,900
  • Sep 10, 2002 Listed
    $349,900
  • 71 Locust St
    $575K
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $925K +2% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
69 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 $863,000 3/2 1,913 0.01
83 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867 $632,000 3/1 1,092 0.02
63 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 $768,000 2/1 1,562 0.03
66 Locust St, Reading, MA 01867 $951,000 3/2 2,582 0.03
7 Auburn St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,003,000 3/1 2,427 0.03
13 Auburn St, Reading, MA 01867 $962,000 4/1 1,947 0.03
67 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867 $672,000 2/1 1,152 0.04
74 Highland St, Reading, MA 01867 $835,000 3/1 1,870 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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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
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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