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856 Main St, Reading, MA

Reading · MA 01867

$799,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
2191
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1860
Lot size: 0.62 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $365 / Sq.Ft
Parking: No Parking
Heating & cooling: Heat, Electric, Gas, AC

About this home

Character, Condition and Location all wrapped into one lovely package! Currently used as two separate living areas, this often admired home is on an amazing elevated lot. This is a perfect opportunity for a multi-generational family, investment property or simply used as an expansive single family. This stately home has been meticulously maintained with many updates. Close to Readings vibrant downtown, Commuter Rail and Reading's award winning library. Convenient to the Birch Meadow complex where you will find the Birch Meadow Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Reading Memorial High School and the Burbank YMCA. The large yard offers lots of opportunity for outdoor enjoyment with a separate fenced-in dog area and a newly paved driveway. Both units have been Certified Deleaded (see attached). Each unit has separately metered gas and electric. Truly a great and solid home offering flexible living options.

Neighborhood & Transit

856 Main 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:
187 days
Listing Price:
$799,950
Price per Sq.Ft:
$365
Tax Assessment:
$769,000 in 2025
Taxes:
$563 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
2,191 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
See attached floor plan. Room sizes are approximate.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Peninsula, Breakfast Bar, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Skylight, Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted
Primary Bedroom
Main Floor, Closet, Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
11
Above grade area
2191
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Particle Board
Lead paint
Certified Treated

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat, Electric Baseboard, Steam, Gas
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Heat Pump, 3 or More Units
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
27,050 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Wooded, Paved Drive, Sloping
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio, Gutters, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard, Wood
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
16'11X13'7
Living room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
15'X15'10
Dining room features
Flooring - Hardwood
Family room level
Second Floor
Family room dimensions
11'10X15'10
Family room features
Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Kitchen dimensions
10'2X17'7
Primary bedroom dimensions
11'8X11'8
Bedroom 2 level
First Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
8'9X12'4
Bedroom 2 features
Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
11'7X12'5
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
8'11X7'
Bedroom 4 features
Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
4'6X9'1
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
59X9'1
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Listing information

Listing agent
Mary Ann Quinn Group
Listing office
Wilson Wolfe Real Estate
MLS PIN #
73510384
Disclosure
Seller & listing agent make no representations or warranties. Buyer & buyers agent to use their due diligence. Roof ˜ 18 Yrs old, windows ˜15 yrs old. Unit #1 Boiler ˜ 6 years old, mini-splits ˜ 2yrs old. Unit #2 boiler ˜18 yrs old, AC ˜ 7yrs old. New Hot Water heater.
Disclosure
See attached floor plan. Room sizes are approximate.