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Sold on 08/20/2015

78 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867

  • $798,000

    Last sold 08/20/2015 for $417K

  • 3

    bed

  • 1.5

    bath

  • 1,539

    Sqft ($271/Sqft)

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About 78 Charles St

Property type House
Year built 1940
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.67 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
Built in 1940 as the "dream home" of an English couple, This property is unique and has unlimited possibilities for many types of buyers. If you want a huge yard with mature gardens, beautiful flowering trees and bushes and a tree house plus plenty of space for everything then this is the place for you.Your updates and ideas will bring this home to its full potential. Many special features include built-ins, hardwood floors, large unfinished attic space for expansion. First floor bath has a designated space for a large shower. All new windows.. Many nooks and alcoves offer charm throughout the house. Unfinished FR has space for a wine or root cellar, cedar closet plus lots of storage areas. Located near Memorial Park. Maybe this will be your dream house too. Subject to selling finding suitable housing.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Judith Kramer
Listing Office - Colonial Manor Realty
Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc. mls logo
MLS#71819980 • last updated 10 years ago
Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Levels/Style Raised Ranch
Type Single Family
SubType Detached
MLS # 71819980
SqFt 1539
Status Sold
Lot Size (Acre) 0.67
Property Tax 6049.05
Year Built 1940
Short Sale (Y/N) No
Foreclosure (Y/N) No
Interior
# Full Baths 1
Bathroom 2 Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Primary Bathroom No
Bathroom 1 Bathroom - Half
# Half Baths 1
Primary Bedroom Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 2 Flooring - Hardwood
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Total # of Rooms 6
Family Room Closet - Cedar
Kitchen Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Pantry, Cabinets - Upgraded
Basement Partial, Partially Finished
Add'l Room 1 Foyer
Interior Features Flooring - Hardwood
Exterior
Foundation Concrete Block, Slab
Exterior Shingles, Vinyl
Roof Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction Frame
Garage/ Parking Detached
Parking Desc Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces 6
# Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Garden Area
Lot Desc Wooded, Paved Drive
Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency Storm Windows, Storm Doors
Electricity Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Utility Connections For Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Utilities: Hot Water Separate Booster
Water Source City/Town Water
HOA Amenities Park
Location
County Middlesex
Middle School Coolidge
High School RMHS
APN 735638
Lot/ Land Details
Road Type Public, Paved, Publicly Maint.
Frontage 70
$798K
Range: $590K-$1M
Last 30 days 
  • Aug 2015
    mls logo MLS # 71819980
  • Aug 20, 2015 Sold
    $417,000 (-1.9%)
  • May 23, 2015 Under Agreement
    —
  • May 14, 2015 Contingent
    —
  • Apr 27, 2015 Back On Market
    —
  • Apr 21, 2015 Contingent
    —
  • Apr 15, 2015 Listed
    $424,900
  • 78 Charles St
    $417K
  • —
  • 01867
    $809K -1% y/y
  • Reading
    $999K +42% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
66 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,050,000 3/1 2,232 0.01
69 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 $811,000 4/2 1,628 0.02
68 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 $965,000 4/2 2,444 0.02
91 Pearl St, Reading, MA 01867 $724,000 2/1 1,344 0.03
74 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,037,000 3/1 2,274 0.03
64 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 $1,049,000 4/2 1,945 0.03
7 Francis Dr, Reading, MA 01867 $967,000 3/2 1,685 0.03
59 Charles St, Reading, MA 01867 $548,000 2/1 900 0.05

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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J. Warren Killam 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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