Where exquisite design, quality & style are only outdone by its outstanding address, this truly is one of the most charming & charismatic homes ever brought to market of this size & price. Expertly designed & executed by the areas most admired & influential home builder, this masterpiece by Royal Barry Wills is sure to delight & excite those seeking a VERY special property. Rumored to be often visited by esteemed celebrity chef JULIA CHILD, you'll adore the subtle French influence. From the hand-painted kitchen tiles to the floral fabric wrapped accents in the elegant vintage bathroom, you'll just adore this home at every turn. Abundant in it's custom built-ins, chair rails, stunning exterior lighting, gorgeous hardwoods, custom hardware, cottage window shutters & the MOST beautiful fireplace you'll find anywhere, you'll know you have found your dream home. Offering "postcard-like" curb appeal, a granite wall entry leads to a NEW driveway, NEW GARAGE, & a "perfect" near half acre lot.
Sold for $751,300
$751,300
462 Summer Ave, Reading, MA 01867
3beds
1,293sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1952
0.45 Acres Lot
$765,100 Zestimate®
$581/sqft
$4,335 Estimated rent
Home value
$765,100
$704,000 - $834,000
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Beautiful fireplaceHand-painted kitchen tilesNew drivewayGorgeous hardwoodsNew garageFloral fabric wrapped accentsCustom built-ins
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Rick Nazzaro 781-290-7425,
Colonial Manor Realty 781-944-6300
Bought with:
Wendy Thomas
LAER Realty Partners
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73303521
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
- Level: First
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Closet - Double
- Level: First
- Area: 144
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 17 x 11
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Chair Rail
- Level: First
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,293
- Total interior livable area: 1,293 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 731233
- Zoning: Res.
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1952
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Reading
- Subdivision: WEST SIDE
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | Sold | $751,300+0.2%$581/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73303521 Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2024 | Contingent | $749,900$580/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73303521 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $749,900+27.1%$580/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73303521 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2018 | Sold | $590,000-6.3%$456/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2018 | Pending sale | $629,900$487/sqft |
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #72368227 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $629,900$487/sqft |
Source: Premier Realty Group, Inc. #72368227 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,634 +1.1% | $758,000 +4.1% |
| 2024 | $8,537 +3.2% | $728,400 +10.8% |
| 2023 | $8,275 +3.8% | $657,300 +9.9% |
| 2022 | $7,971 +0.7% | $598,000 +4.3% |
| 2021 | $7,916 +4% | $573,200 +5% |
| 2020 | $7,613 +2.9% | $545,700 +4.9% |
| 2019 | $7,400 +8.7% | $520,000 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $6,807 +2.6% | $490,800 +3.8% |
| 2017 | $6,632 -6.8% | $472,700 -3.6% |
| 2016 | $7,114 +7.9% | $490,600 +9.4% |
| 2015 | $6,591 +0.7% | $448,400 +1% |
| 2014 | $6,546 +3.1% | $444,100 +4.5% |
| 2013 | $6,348 +1.8% | $424,900 -3.6% |
| 2012 | $6,236 +3.1% | $440,700 +0.6% |
| 2011 | $6,046 +6% | $438,100 +5.6% |
| 2010 | $5,705 +4.9% | $414,900 -7.8% |
| 2006 | $5,437 +1.6% | $450,100 +5.7% |
| 2005 | $5,351 +8.9% | $425,700 +6% |
| 2004 | $4,912 +19.4% | $401,600 +12.2% |
| 2003 | $4,113 +6.6% | $358,000 +25.4% |
| 2001 | $3,857 +5.3% | $285,500 +15.3% |
| 2000 | $3,662 +3.9% | $247,600 +13.3% |
| 1999 | $3,524 | $218,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 01867
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Joshua Eaton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Walter S Parker Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Reading Memorial High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Joshua Eaton
- Middle: Parker Middle
- High: Rmhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Reading
- 01867
- 462 Summer Ave
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