223 Franklin St Reading, MA 01867
Estimated payment $6,183/month
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Family Room with Fireplace
- Wood End Elementary School Rated A-
- Property is near public transit and schools
- Wooded Lot
About This Home
Love the outdoors? Charming & thoughtfully updated brick "Chestnut Hill" style cape in prime Reading location! This home blends classic character w/ modern upgrades. The renovated kitchen features cherry cabs & a radiant heated floor. Spacious family rm addition has 2 sliders to backyard patio w/ gazebo & cozy gas fireplace. Both bathrooms were stylishly updated in 2017 & major systems are already done: new heating/cooling (2022), Navien boiler (2025), roof (2017) & finished LL(2021) for added living space. Updates galore. Flexible 4th bedrm makes a great home office. Enjoy 3 fireplaces, 2 patios, a raised-bed garden & a beautiful yard on a corner lot w/ driveways in front & back. Town water/sewer. Just 0.2 miles to the elem school, 1.1 miles to the middle school, close to Ipswich River Park & Lake Quannapowitt (kayaking), .5 miles to Reading Town Forest (hiking, skiing), shopping, dining & easy access to Rtes 93, 95 & 128. Close to commuter rail. Charm, space & unbeatable convenience!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,399
Year Built
- Built in 1947
Lot Details
- 22,510 Sq Ft Lot
- Corner Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Property is zoned S20
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Driveway
- 6 Open Parking Spaces
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Tudor Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Cellulose Insulation
- Blown-In Insulation
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- Wainscoting
- Ceiling Fan
- Insulated Windows
- Arched Doorways
- Sliding Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Family Room with Fireplace
- 3 Fireplaces
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Play Room
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Range
- Microwave
- Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Laminate
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Walk-In Closet
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
- Separate Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
- Sink Near Laundry
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Bulkhead
- Patio
- Separate Outdoor Workshop
Schools
- Wood End Elementary School
- Coolidge Middle School
- RHS High School
Utilities
- Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 3 Cooling Zones
- 4 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Heat Pump System
- Radiant Heating System
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
- Tankless Water Heater
- Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
- Property is near public transit and schools
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 0039
- Assessor Parcel Number M:051.000000039.0,737709
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Park
- Jogging Path
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $11,399 | $1,000,800 | $500,000 | $500,800 |
| 2024 | $11,373 | $970,400 | $484,800 | $485,600 |
| 2023 | $10,645 | $845,500 | $422,300 | $423,200 |
| 2022 | $10,109 | $758,400 | $378,800 | $379,600 |
| 2021 | $9,660 | $699,500 | $363,600 | $335,900 |
| 2020 | $9,563 | $685,500 | $356,300 | $329,200 |
| 2019 | $6,285 | $634,800 | $339,400 | $295,400 |
| 2018 | $5,271 | $592,900 | $317,000 | $275,900 |
| 2017 | $7,952 | $566,800 | $303,000 | $263,800 |
| 2016 | $7,566 | $521,800 | $288,500 | $233,300 |
| 2015 | $7,088 | $482,200 | $266,600 | $215,600 |
| 2014 | $6,867 | $465,900 | $257,600 | $208,300 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 05/20/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/14/2026 05/14/26 | For Sale | $965,000 | -- | $364 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $241,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $208,900 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $179,400 | No Value Available | |
| Closed | $12,000 | No Value Available |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73518736
APN: READ-000051-000000-000039
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