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  • $743,900

    256 Elm St, North Reading, MA 01864

    3beds
    1,566sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1930
    1.8 Acres Lot
    $743,900 Zestimate®
    $475/sqft
    $3,143 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $743,900

    $699,000 - $796,000

    $3,143/mo

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    What's special

    Absolutely charming Colonial of yesteryear with peaceful water views of the Ipswich River. Great for kayaking and fishing This home is located on the quiet part of Elm Street. Gorgeous kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Dining area with a slider opening to an oversize deck with a beautiful view. This home boasts beautiful custom archways. Home office or living room. The spacious family room located off the kitchen has an updated full bath. Upstairs enjoy three bedrooms with great closet space. New hardwood floors in the family room and bedrooms. Adorable Cobblers Cottage is heated with electric heat, great for office or studio. Almost two acres of land. Superstore hot water heater and Roth oil tank. Short distance to North Reading Center and Schools. Batchelder School district. Simply Charming!!

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Oil
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
    Features
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,566 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 1.80 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NREAM0540B0000L00300

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Conventional
    Materials
    • Stone
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: North Reading

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    5/29/2020Sold$488,400-0.3%$312/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    3/25/2020Pending sale$489,900$313/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #72635064 Report a problem
    3/18/2020Listed for sale$489,900+58%$313/sqft
    Source: William Raveis Real Estate #72635064 Report a problem
    10/10/2013Sold$310,000-11.4%$198/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/9/2013Listing removed$349,999$223/sqft
    Source: Classified Realty Group, LLC #71471507 Report a problem
    5/3/2013Price change$349,999-1.4%$223/sqft
    Source: Classified Realty Group, LLC #71471507 Report a problem
    2/9/2013Price change$355,000-1.4%$227/sqft
    Source: Classified Realty Group, LLC #71471507 Report a problem
    1/13/2013Price change$360,000-1.4%$230/sqft
    Source: Classified Realty Group, LLC #71471507 Report a problem
    12/8/2012Price change$365,000-3.3%$233/sqft
    Source: Classified Realty Group, LLC #71424772 Report a problem
    12/1/2012Price change$377,500-0.7%$241/sqft
    Source: Classified Realty Group, LLC #71424772 Report a problem
    10/31/2012Price change$379,999-2.6%$243/sqft
    Source: Classified Realty Group, LLC #71424772 Report a problem
    10/10/2012Price change$390,000-2.3%$249/sqft
    Source: Classified Realty Group, LLC #71424772 Report a problem
    9/11/2012Price change$399,000-2.4%$255/sqft
    Source: Classified Realty Group, LLC #71424772 Report a problem
    8/21/2012Listed for sale$409,000+9.1%$261/sqft
    Source: Classified Realty Group, LLC #71424772 Report a problem
    12/18/2003Sold$375,000+108.3%$239/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/5/1996Sold$180,000$115/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,207 +5.6%$628,400 +6.8%
    2024$7,770 -0.6%$588,200 +5.2%
    2023$7,820 +2.4%$559,000 +9.8%
    2022$7,640 -4.5%$509,300 -0.5%
    2021$7,998 +9.3%$511,700 +9.1%
    2020$7,318 +5.6%$469,100 +5.4%
    2019$6,933 +7.6%$445,000 +12.9%
    2018$6,443 +1.3%$394,300
    2017$6,360 +3.8%$394,300 +5.6%
    2016$6,126 +4.8%$373,300 +6.2%
    2015$5,844 +2%$351,600 +0.8%
    2014$5,731 +3.9%$348,800 +1.4%
    2013$5,516 +11.5%$343,900
    2012$4,945 +2.7%$343,900
    2011$4,815 -9.1%$343,900 -12.6%
    2010$5,298 +0.1%$393,300 -10.5%
    2009$5,292 -1.3%$439,500 -5.8%
    2008$5,364 +7.4%$466,400 +1.1%
    2007$4,993 +5.2%$461,500 +3.5%
    2006$4,748 -0.9%$445,800 +3.4%
    2005$4,793 +20.1%$431,000 +26.4%
    2004$3,990 +6.2%$341,000 +13%
    2002$3,756 +7%$301,700 +32.8%
    2001$3,511 +3%$227,100 +7.5%
    2000$3,410 +14%$211,300 +17.3%
    1997$2,990 $180,200

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    Neighborhood: 01864

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Bachelder
    • Middle: NRMS
    • High: NRHS

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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