61 Lowell Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867
$485,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,801
Sq Ft
$269
Price/Sq Ft
0.09
Acres
1899
Year Built
4
Parking
Single Family Residence
Type
15
Days on Market
Sold Listed May 25, 2007 • MLS# 70585595 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $499,900
Final Sale Price: $485,000
Difference: $14,900 (-3.0%)
Performance Metrics
97.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
15
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $278
Sale $/sq ft: $269
This property sold for $269 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 3.0% below the original asking price.

With only 15 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$269/sq ft
Area Median
$409/sq ft
Difference
34.2%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Impressive 19th Century Victorian near Downtown Reading. This home has been beautifully restored with many of todays amenities, yet all of the charm and character you would expect in such a classic home. Impressive entryway, high ceilings, crown moldings, hardwood floors. Updated kitchen and baths, security/monitored fire alarm, new 200 amp electric, new mahogany deck. Just a short walk to public transportation.

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Property History

Market Insights

49.1%
Price Range
16
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73577458
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 15, 2026
$875,000
MLS #73577458 - Active
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Previous Transaction - MLS #71199384
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Aug 11, 2011
$445,000
MLS #71199384
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Sold
Aug 17, 2007
$485,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 16
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Listed for Sale
May 25, 2007
$499,900
Original listing
Agent: Brian & Diana Segool Office: Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2007 $3,448 $285,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,448
Tax Year 2007
Assessed Value
$285,700

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1899
Living Area 1,801 sq ft
Lot Size 0.09 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry In Basement
Features Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Victorian, Antique
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Satellite Dish
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric 200+ Amp Service, Other (see Remarks)
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,448
Assessed Value $285,700
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Association Required No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures All Custom Window Blinds Included
Exclusions 2 Ceiling Fans,Small Japanese Maple
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Tan
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 16 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1899
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,801 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: In Basement
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Victorian, Antique
Year Built: 1899
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Satellite Dish
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
School District
Reading School District local
A
✓ School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School
↓ 5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
RISE PreSchool
0.7 mi
100 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Birch Meadow School
0.9 mi | #255 of 825 | Score: 52.2
Dropped 175 spots from last year
-6 below state avg
346 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A+
Joshua Eaton School
1.0 mi | #83 of 825 | Score: 60.1
Improved 44 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
401 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.1 mi | #155 of 825 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 79 spots from last year
-1.4 below state avg
368 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.3 mi | #92 of 825 | Score: 59.7
Improved 20 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
400 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
1.9 mi | #269 of 825 | Score: 51.7
Dropped 186 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
231 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.6 mi | #63 of 352 | Score: 54.6
Dropped 27 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
533 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
0.9 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
417 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
0.7 mi | #63 of 346 | Score: 65.6
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+7.4 above state avg
1,066 students Moderate
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

61 Lowell Street, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Brian & Diana Segool
Listing Office Bowes Pennell & Thompson GMAC
Office Phone 781-648-3500
Agent MLS ID TEAM0093
Office MLS ID BB3850
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 3:05 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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