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96 West St

Reading, MA 01867

2 beds
1 bath
1,384 sqft
8,420 sqft lot
$468 per sqft
1941 build
– on site

Home Sweet Adorable Home! Updated and immaculate 2 bed Cape located on a sunny corner lot w/a fully fenced backyard, garage, makerspace + shed. Stylish stainless steel kitchen featuring quality cabinets and appliances opens via the breakfast bar into the full sized, wainscotted dining room. Large living room with working fireplace and 3 brilliant exposures completes the 1st floor Upstairs are 2 perfect bedrooms and an updated full bath. Gleaming hardwood floors and crown moldings abound, as do closets.There's a casual family room downstairs, and the other side of the basement houses the utilities, a full sized washer/dryer, storage+a bulkhead walkout. Established landscaping ensures that your front yard is bursting with blooming plants and your expansive back yard w/huge deck is fully fenced for kids+dogs(+ cookouts)The storage shed will convey to the new owner. Full sized garage has been customized to include a maker space, and the side entrances are inside the fence and fully covered

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Mary Hennessey / Mary Hennessey R.E.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 3, 2025 •

MLS# 73354113 —

The Building

Year Built:

1941
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Cape
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features:

Porch
Door Features:

Insulated Doors
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch
Building Area Total:

1384
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Public Records

Interior

Rooms Total:

5
Living Room Level:

Main,First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Breezeway
Dining Room Level:

Main,First
Dining Room Features:

Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Family Room Level:

Basement
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Vinyl, Lighting - Overhead
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

1384
Living Area Source:

Public Record
Living Room Area:

231
Living Room Length:

11
Living Room Width:

21
Kitchen Area:

144
Kitchen Length:

16
Kitchen Width:

9
Dining Room Area:

120
Dining Room Length:

10
Dining Room Width:

12
Family Room Area:

200
Family Room Length:

10
Family Room Width:

20
Bedroom 2 Area:

170
Bedroom 2 Length:

10
Bedroom 2 Width:

17
Master Bedroom Area:

204
Master Bedroom Length:

12
Master Bedroom Width:

17
Bathroom 1 Area:

35
Bathroom 1 Length:

5
Bathroom 1 Width:

7

Location

Directions:

Corner of Wentworth and West. 5 mins from major highways. 5 min drive to Parker Middle School.
Latitude:

42.512674
Longitude:

-71.122025

The Property

Parcel Number:

M:010.000000157.0,731820
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.19
Lot Size SqFt:

8420
Lot Size Acres:

0.19
Zoning:

S15
View:

Scenic View(s)
View:

true
Fencing:

Fenced/Enclosed
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public
Road Responsibility:

Public Maintained Road

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

1375
Tax Annual Amount:

7566
Tax Assessed Value:

664300

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Closet - Double
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Baths

Total Baths:

1
Total Baths:

1
Full Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

Second
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range

Schools

Elementary School:

Barrows
Middle Or Junior School:

Parker

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

false
Garage Spaces:

1
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

4
Parking Features:

Garage Door Opener
Covered Spaces:

1
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$649,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$3,475
Taxes	$630
Insurance	$178
Utilities	$224 See report
Total	$4,507/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/2/25 Apr 2, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$649,000	90.9% (5.4% / YR)
5/30/08 May 30, 2008		MLSPIN	$340,000	79.9% (7.9% / YR)
4/30/98 Apr 30, 1998		MLSPIN	$189,000	26.8% (5.6% / YR)

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This house located in Reading, MA 01867 is currently for sale for $649,000. 96 West St is a 1,384 square foot house with 2 beds and 1 bath that has been on Estately for 2 days. This house is in the attendance area of Alice M. Barrows Elementary School, Reading Memorial High School, and Walter S Parker Middle School.

Listing Courtesy of: MLSPIN and Mary Hennessey R.E..

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