This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.
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38 Temple St, Reading, MA 01867
About this home
A true diamond in the rough! Priced well below assessment, this very charming 4 bed colonial is nestled on a great side st. near Parker middle, downtown Reading and commuter rail. Set on a generous lot with 2c detached garage, this property has great bones and period details but needs total renovation. Buy location and create your dream home. Showings begin at OH on 5/20 12-3.
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Sale history for 38 Temple St
$139/sq ft
$131/sq ft
Tax history for 38 Temple St
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 2
- # of Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 182
- Length: 14
- Width: 13
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 143
- Length: 13
- Width: 11
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 132
- Length: 12
- Width: 11
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Area: 120
- Length: 12
- Width: 10
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 1
- # of Bathrooms (Half): 1
- Living Room Information
- Area: 299
- Length: 23
- Width: 13
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 182
- Length: 14
- Width: 13
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 130
- Length: 13
- Width: 10
- Level: First
- Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 7
- Window Features: Screens
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Flooring - Wood
- Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 1,918
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Color: Brown
- Exterior Features
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Screens
- Property Information
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.31
- Frontage Length: 100
- Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,607
- Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
Location
- Location Information
- Directions: Summer Ave. to Temple St.
- UnparsedAddress: 38 Temple Street, Reading MA 01867
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Laundromat, Public School
Public facts
- Beds: 4
- Baths: 3.5
- Sq. Ft.: 3,050
- Stories: 3.0
- Parking Spaces: 8
- Basement: Yes
- Accessible: No
- Lot Size: 0.31 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1893
- Year Renovated: 2014
- County: Middlesex County
- APN: 732664
- HOA Dues: —
- Garage: Yes
- Features: Green
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 3
- Listing Information
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
55% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 1450 Sq. Ft. | $854,464 |
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1438 Sq. Ft. | $901,428 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 1 Baths | 2111 Sq. Ft. | $862,158 |
5 Beds | 4.5 Baths | 3392 Sq. Ft. | $1,230,968 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 2 Baths | - Sq. Ft. | $997,021 |
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1015 Sq. Ft. | $698,374 |
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