Under Agreement
38 Highland St, Reading, MA
Reading · MA 01867
- $849,900
- Price
- 4
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2378
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1900
Lot size:
0.27 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$357 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
1 Garage Space
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Heat Pump, AC
About this home
They simply don’t make homes like this anymore. Set in one of Reading’s most loved Birch Meadow neighborhoods, just steps from downtown, this turn-of-the-century Colonial offers 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and the kind of craftsmanship, scale and character that is nearly impossible to replicate today. The moment you step inside, the striking foyer sets the tone. Warm, welcoming and rich with architectural detail, it gives you an immediate sense of what makes this home so special. It’s not simply a pass-through space; it’s a beautiful introduction to the craftsmanship and character that continue throughout the home, and one of those details that feels even more special in person. Throughout, you’ll find 9-foot + ceilings, hardwood floors, ornate millwork, stained-glass windows, original cast-iron radiators, beautiful built-ins and substantial pocket doors, all reminders of an era when homes were built with incredible attention to detail. The large bedrooms continue that sense of scale, while a walk-in pantry adds both function and another layer of old-home charm that is increasingly hard to find. A walk-up attic offers exciting possibilities for future expansion, while two separate driveways provide added flexibility and potential to explore an ADU, subject to town approvals through oversized detached garage. Thoughtful updates over the years include a newer roof, replacement windows, new appliances, updated electrical and a new oil tank. And then there’s the location. You’re just moments from the Birch Meadow school complex and YMCA, with fields, courts, playgrounds and recreation practically outside your door. Downtown Reading, local restaurants, shops, coffee, the commuter rail and everything that makes this community so special are all within easy reach. It’s a location that allows you to truly become part of the neighborhood and enjoy a lifestyle where so much of your day-to-day life is right around you. Owned by the same family for nearly six decades, this home has been the backdrop for generations of memories and is ready for someone new to make it their own. Rich in architectural detail and ready for its next chapter, this is a home you need to experience in person to fully appreciate.
Neighborhood & Transit
38 Highland St, Reading · MA 01867
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
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Reading Commuter Rail 1 route 0.41 mi
- Haverhill Line
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 55 days
- Listing Price:
- $849,900
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $357
- Tax Assessment:
- $816,200 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $746 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Full Bathrooms
- 2
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 2,378 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Approx 960 sqft available in unfinished walk up attic
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Vinyl, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 10
- Above grade area
- 2378
- Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl Tile / LVT, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Heat Pump, Individual
- Heating Zone
- Unknown
- Cooling
- Individual
- Cooling Zones
- Unknown
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 11,626 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive
- Exterior Features
- Porch, Gutters, Storage Shed, Screens
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 1 Parking Space, Detached
- Off Street Parking
- None
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Vinyl
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room dimensions
- 14X13
- Living room features
- Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 15X14
- Dining room features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Family room level
- First Floor
- Family room dimensions
- 17X15
- Family room features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan, Pocket Door
- Kitchen dimensions
- 17X13
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 14X14
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 14X14
- Bedroom 2 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 11X11
- Bedroom 3 features
- Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 4 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 4 dimensions
- 17X8
- Bedroom 4 features
- Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 features
- Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Vinyl, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Susan Gormady Group
- Listing office
- Classified Realty Group
- MLS PIN #
- 73574006
- Disclosure
- Brand new stove and dishwasher. Updated electrical (200 amp):2026. Roof:2022. Oil tank (2021). Chimney liner (2020). Replacement windows. Bedroom 4 does not have a closet. Sellers have not lived in the home for decades. Buyer to verify all information.
- Disclosure
- Approx 960 sqft available in unfinished walk up attic
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