8 Gardner Rd

Reading, MA 01867

$660,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,313 Sq. Ft.
$503 / Sq. Ft.
1,313
Sq. Ft.
$503
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 8 Gardner Road! Nestled in a friendly neighborhood conveniently located close to Hunt Park, downtown Reading, and the commuter rail. The first floor of this Cape style home welcomes you with gleaming hardwood floors that flow seamlessly into the cozy living room featuring a wood burning fireplace. The fully renovated bathroom adds a touch of luxury to everyday routines. Upstairs you will find two generous sized bedrooms with new carpeting and another bedroom on the first floor that could...Welcome to 8 Gardner Road! Nestled in a friendly neighborhood conveniently located close to Hunt Park, downtown Reading, and the commuter rail. The first floor of this Cape style home welcomes you with gleaming hardwood floors that flow seamlessly into the cozy living room featuring a wood burning fireplace. The fully renovated bathroom adds a touch of luxury to everyday routines. Upstairs you will find two generous sized bedrooms with new carpeting and another bedroom on the first floor that could also be utilized as an office. The backyard is perfect for all to enjoy with a deck for entertaining and fully fenced in yard! Don’t miss out on this adorable home offering both comfort and accessibility.
  1. Listed by Emily Medwar • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Sheena Santos • Barrett Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 8 Gardner Road

Town
Reading
Area
MA-Reading
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Garden, Cape
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2023 09:24 AM

Property Details for 8 Gardner Road

StatusSold
MLS #73173856
Days on Market6
Taxes$6,984 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1950
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Emily Medwar; Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Sheena Santos

Sold By RE/MAX Harmony, Team Ladner

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Building Information for 8 Gardner Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,655 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,040 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,458

Property Taxes

$582

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Gardner Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1313.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Laminate
  • Interior Features: Closet, Bonus Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Garden Area, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 224.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Slider
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 7.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 132.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 224.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Free-standing toilet basement is functioning
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:022.000000137.0,733977
  • Assessments: $554,700
  • Book: 69986
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: S15
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 8 Gardner Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 14, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73173856

$660,000
Oct 31, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73173856

Oct 31, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73173856

Oct 25, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73173856

$625,000
Sep 26, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606747462

$455,000

+2.1% / yr

Sep 26, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72207830

$455,000
Aug 8, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72207830

Aug 2, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72207830

$399,999
Jun 14, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221858512

$368,000

+3.5% / yr

Jun 14, 2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70525673

$368,000
Mar 29, 2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70525673

Mar 29, 2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70525673

Feb 13, 2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70525673

$389,900
Sep 12, 2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70386727

$394,900
May 12, 2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70386727

$399,900
Jun 18, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89784518

$299,900

+12.3% / yr

Jun 18, 2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30493687

$299,900
Apr 17, 2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30493687

Apr 10, 2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30493687

$304,900
Aug 27, 1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89786700

$172,000
Aug 27, 1996

Sold

MLS PIN #30111212

$172,000
Jul 12, 1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #30111212

Jun 12, 1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30111212

$179,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/14/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73173856

$660,000
10/31/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73173856

10/31/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73173856

10/25/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73173856

$625,000
09/26/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #606747462

$455,000

+2.1% / yr

09/26/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72207830

$455,000
08/08/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72207830

08/02/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72207830

$399,999
06/14/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #221858512

$368,000

+3.5% / yr

06/14/2007

Sold

MLS PIN #70525673

$368,000
03/29/2007

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70525673

03/29/2007

Contingent

MLS PIN #70525673

02/13/2007

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70525673

$389,900
09/12/2006

Expired

MLS PIN #70386727

$394,900
05/12/2006

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70386727

$399,900
06/18/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89784518

$299,900

+12.3% / yr

06/18/2001

Sold

MLS PIN #30493687

$299,900
04/17/2001

Contingent

MLS PIN #30493687

04/10/2001

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30493687

$304,900
08/27/1996

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #89786700

$172,000
08/27/1996

Sold

MLS PIN #30111212

$172,000
07/12/1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #30111212

06/12/1996

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30111212

$179,900

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8 Gardner Road

Taxable ValueLand$384,900Additions$241,900Total$626,800
Tax Record2025$7,139 ($595 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,313 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,313 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt607 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,656 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1957ZoningS15CountyMIDDLESEXAPNREAD M:022.0-0000-0137.0Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 8 Gardner Road

This home is within Reading School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Walter S Parker Middle School
Public6 to 8

Reading Memorial High School
Public9 to 12

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Listing Courtesy of Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Emily Medwar; Barrett Sotheby's International Realty, Sheena Santos

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