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79 Hancock St, Reading, MA
Reading · MA 01867
- $725,000
- Price
- 3
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1342
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1920
Lot size:
8,991 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$551 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
No Parking
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Window AC
About this home
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to own a single-family home in Reading with its award-winning school system for the price of many local condos! Welcome to 79 Hancock Street, a charming move-in ready Colonial offering the perfect combination of affordability, location, and lifestyle. Features include beautiful hardwood floors, a spacious eat-in kitchen with abundant cabinetry and countertop space, and a flexible floor plan with a dedicated home office ideal for today's work-from-home lifestyle. Enjoy the ease of first-floor living with comfortable, functional spaces designed to accommodate a variety of needs. Relax on the inviting farmer's porch or enjoy the privacy of the backyard, perfect for entertaining, gardening, family gatherings, or simply unwinding after a long day. Nestled on a quiet dead-end street just steps from the Mailett Woods Conservation Area and the Theilen Memorial Bird Sanctuary, you'll enjoy scenic walking trails, nature, and outdoor recreation right outside your door. Commuters will appreciate the short walk to the Reading MBTA commuter rail with direct service to Boston, along with quick access to Routes 93 and 128, making travel throughout Greater Boston convenient. Downtown Reading is just minutes away and offers outstanding restaurants, cafés, shopping, parks, local boutiques, the public library, and year-round community events. Reading continues to be one of the North Shore's most sought-after communities thanks to its highly rated public schools, vibrant downtown, and exceptional quality of life. Recent electrical upgrades provide added peace of mind, while the versatile layout makes this home an excellent choice for first-time homebuyers, downsizers, commuters, or anyone looking to own a single-family home without the expense of monthly condo fees. The private yard offers room for pets, outdoor dining, gardening, and future possibilities, while the quiet neighborhood provides a peaceful setting with convenient access to everything you need. Opportunities to purchase an affordable single-family home in Reading are becoming increasingly rare. Whether you're searching for your first home, looking to simplify your lifestyle, or seeking a home in a desirable North Shore community with excellent schools and commuter access, 79 Hancock Street delivers exceptional value. Combining charm, convenience, commuter-friendly location, conservation land, and the benefits of homeownership, this is a property you won't want to miss!
Neighborhood & Transit
79 Hancock St, Reading · MA 01867
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 195 days
- Listing Price:
- $739,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $551
- Tax Assessment:
- $754,000 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $689 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 1
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 1,342 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Buyers and their agents are advised to independently verify all info and perform their own diligence
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Dishwasher, Wall Oven, Garbage Disposal, Microwave
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Flooring - Hardwood
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 7
- Above grade area
- 1342
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 1
- Cooling
- Window AC
- Cooling Zones
- 0
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Unknown
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 8,991 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive
- Exterior Features
- Porch, Patio, Gutters, Storage Shed
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 0 Parking Spaces
- Off Street Parking
- None, Paved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Unknown
- Siding
- Vinyl
- Roof
- Unknown
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
- 13'7X12'11
- Living room features
- Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 13'5X10'3
- Dining room features
- Flooring - Hardwood
- Kitchen dimensions
- 20'7X10'5
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 12'10X11'3
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 11'8X10'3
- Bedroom 2 features
- Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 10'5X8'2
- Bedroom 3 features
- Flooring - Hardwood
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Richard Pignone
- Listing office
- Pignone Realty Group LLC
- MLS PIN #
- 73506216
- Disclosure
- Some Knob and Tube wiring still active Commuter rail conveniently runs behind the property. Ring camera on front porch. Washer/Dryer hookup is in the basement.
- Disclosure
- Buyers and their agents are advised to independently verify all info and perform their own diligence
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