$639,000
PENDING $260K PRICE DROP

16 Shirley Ave North Reading, MA 01864

Estimated payment $4,261/month

Total Views 22,123
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft
$237 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • J Turner Hood Rated A-
  • 1 Fireplace
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

Rare opportunity to own two separate dwellings on a single parcel situated between Rt 62 and Rt 28 in North Reading. This unique property offers flexibility for multi-generational living, investment, or potential rental income. The main home, known as 16 Shirley, features a classic layout with three bedrooms (formerly four), one and a half bathrooms, and generous living space throughout. The first floor includes a mudroom entry, a spacious kitchen, dining room, living room, laundry area, and a half bath. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The second building, known as 1 Beech Rd, is a cottage-style home with an open kitchen and living area, one bedroom, an office, and a full bathroom w/in-unit laundry, perfect for extended family or guests. A detached one-car garage sits at the end of the property. Will not qualify for FHA financing. Access for showings is limited, and all disclosures should be reviewed in advance. The sale is subject to U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval.

Listing Agent

Vision Realty Group

LAER Realty Partners Listed on: 04/09/2025

LAER Realty Partners

Co-Listing Agent

Jonathan Evans

LAER Realty Partners

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,695

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RB

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Block Foundation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,700 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Sewer Inspection Required for Sale
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:014.0 B:0000 L:0071.0,717226

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,695

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Cottage
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Basement: Full
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2700
  • Living Area: 2700
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN1199
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 236.67
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 236.67

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Inspection Required for Sale, Private Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:014.0 B:0000 L:0071.0,717226
  • Zoning: RB
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Lot Size Area: 0.48
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20909
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8695
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $8,695 $665,800 $380,800 $285,000
2024 $8,577 $649,300 $359,100 $290,200
2023 $8,421 $601,900 $329,800 $272,100
2022 $8,034 $535,600 $300,000 $235,600
2021 $7,773 $497,300 $273,700 $223,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $639,000 -4.5% $237 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $669,000 -4.3% $248 / Sq Ft
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Price Changed $699,000 -6.7% $259 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $749,000 -6.3% $277 / Sq Ft
05/13/2025 05/13/25 Price Changed $799,000 -5.9% $296 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Price Changed $849,000 -5.6% $314 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $899,000 -- $333 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $247,847 No Value Available
Closed $279,500 No Value Available
Closed $156,800 No Value Available
Closed $139,800 No Value Available
Closed $134,500 No Value Available
Closed $115,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73357305

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NREA-000014-000000-000071