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78 Libby Ave, Reading, MA 01867

$634,000

Last sold 06/29/2020 for $428K

2
bed
1
bath
916
Sqft ($467/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 78 Libby Ave

Property type House

Year built 1940

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 5,000 Sqft

Movoto estimate

Parking 1 garage spaces

Rental estimate

Property description

Come view this newly renovated gem on a dead end street in Reading! Fully renovated over the past two years! New kitchen incl. modern white cabinets, dark granite countertops with a breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances. New bathroom incl. gray laminate flooring, new vanity and toilet, and washer/dryer combo. Hardwood floors refinished throughout and stained with a dark walnut finish. New drywall and fresh paint throughout. Professionally landscaped backyard is fully fenced in, with the option to remove a fence panel to utilize extra driveway space and a 1-car garage. Enjoy the private space on your refinished deck, patio, or around the firepit! The picturesque front yard was hydroseeded in Summer 2019 with professional mulch beds and plantings around the house. Freshly painted exterior. Easy access to 95 and 93. 15 minute walk to downtown Reading and 1 1/2 miles to the Reading commuter rail.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Howard J. Rock, Jr.

Listing Office - Rock Real Estate

Source: MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

MLS#72654618 • last updated 6 years ago

Movoto checked MLS Property Information Network, Inc. for data 9 minutes ago

Overview
Levels/Style	Bungalow
Type	Single Family
SubType	Detached
MLS #	72654618
SqFt	916
Status	Sold
Lot Size (Acre)	0.11
Property Tax	5281
Year Built	1940
Short Sale (Y/N)	No
Foreclosure (Y/N)	No

Interior
# Full Baths	1
Primary Bathroom	No
Bathroom 1	Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Laminate, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Primary Bedroom	Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Crown Molding
Bedroom 2	Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
Total # of Bedrooms	2
Total # of Rooms	5
Kitchen	Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floor Plan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
Add'l Room 1	Flooring - Wood, Main Level
Basement	Full, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement, Exterior Access
Interior Features	Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Beamed, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Open Floor Plan, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Cable Available, Internet Available - Broadband, Internet Available - DSL, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic

Exterior
Foundation	Fieldstone
Exterior	Wood
Roof	Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Construction	Frame
Garage/ Parking	Detached
Parking Desc	Off-Street, Paved Driveway
# Parking Spaces	3
# Garage Spaces	1
Exterior Features	Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Screens, Fenced Yard
Lot Desc	Corner, Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed

Amenities / Utilities
Green Features: Energy Efficiency	Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
Electricity	220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Utility Connections	For Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Utilities: Hot Water	Natural Gas
Water Source	City/Town Water
HOA Amenities	Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House Of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Location
County	Middlesex
Middle School	Coolidge
Elementary School	Killam
High School	Reading HS
APN	M:029.0-0000-0069.0, 735312

Lot/ Land Details
Road Type	Public, Paved, Publicly Maint., Dead End

$634K

Range: $500K-$767K

Last 30 days

Rental est.: $3,313/month

• Gross rent multiplier: 10.8

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Jun 2020
MLS # 72654618
Jun 29, 2020 Sold
$428,000 (+2.1%)
May 11, 2020 Listed
$419,000 (+40.1%)
Jan 2018
MLS # 72243717
Jan 4, 2018 Sold
$299,000
Oct 26, 2017 Price Change
$299,000 (-9.1%)
Oct 17, 2017 Listed
$329,000 (+17.5%)
Jul 2008
MLS # 70749808
Jul 25, 2008 Sold
$280,000 (-3.4%)
Apr 24, 2008 Listed
$289,900 (+61.1%)
Jun 1999
MLS # 30332353
Jun 23, 1999 Listed
$179,900 (+10.4%)
Feb 1996
MLS # 30090277
Feb 23, 1996 Listed
$162,900 (+23.9%)
May 1994
MLS # 11048639
May 31, 1994 Sold
$131,500 (-3.2%)
Mar 28, 1994 Listed
$135,900

Year Property taxes Tax assessment
2025
$6,148 +3.0%

$539,800 +6.01%
2024
$5,968 -2.3%

$509,200 +4.97%
2023
$6,107 +3.8%

$485,100 +9.93%
2022
$5,883 +1.8%

$441,300 +5.5%
2021
$5,777 +9.4%

$418,300 +10.49%
2020
$5,281 +2.9%

$378,600 +4.96%
2019
$5,133 -1.6%

$360,700 -4.12%
2018
$5,218 +3.2%

$376,200 +4.44%
2017
$5,054 +20.3%

$360,200
2016
$4,201 +3.5%

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2015
$4,059

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78 Libby Ave
$428K
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01867
$809K -1% y/y
Reading
$899K +1% y/y

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Statistics calculated by Movoto

	Est. value	Bed/bath	Sqft	mi
82 Libby Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$796,000	2/2	1,258	0.01
2 D St, Reading, MA 01867	$806,000	3/2	1,466	0.02
76 Libby Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$773,000	3/2	1,692	0.02
77 Libby Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$745,000	4/1	1,729	0.02
6 D St, Reading, MA 01867	$893,000	3/2	2,000	0.03
73 Libby Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$1,469,000	5/3	3,310	0.03
83 Libby Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$810,000	4/1	1,903	0.03
86 Libby Ave, Reading, MA 01867	$836,000	3/1	2,163	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.