249 Forest St Unit A Reading, MA 01867
Highlights
- Medical Services
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
- No HOA
- Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
- Wood Flooring
- Tennis Courts
About This Home
Fantastic Philadelphia-style two-story residence in wing of a beautifully restored historic home complemented by tiered gardens and lush foliage. Located conveniently between Route 28/Main St and Routes 129 + 93, it features a comfortable living room, galley kitchen, sparkling 3/4 bathroom, and 2nd floor primary bedroom, and 2nd room for a home office and/or walk-in closet. Rent fee includes heat, water/sewer, hot water, electric, trash pick-up, yard maintenance and snow removal. Sunlight flows in through triple-wide living room windows overlooking private backyard and colorful perennial gardens. Entry to unit via side porch offers outdoor seating plus off-street parking for up to two vehicles, short walks to Birch Meadow recreation area and Burbank YMCA. If you're looking for easy access to major highways or a short drive to commuter rail and bus stop in downtown area, this is the one for you! NO Smoking - all forms! Available for 8/31-possibly sooner -after painting is completed.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1825 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 18,100 Sq Ft Lot
- Garden
Home Design
- Apartment
- Entry on the 1st floor
Interior Spaces
- 600 Sq Ft Home
- Window Screens
- Combination Dining and Living Room
- Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Low Flow Toliet
- Separate Shower
- Linen Closet In Bathroom
Parking
- 2 Open Parking Spaces
- 2 Car Parking Spaces
Outdoor Features
- Rain Gutters
- Porch
Location
- Property is near golf course, public transit, and schools
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Internet Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $900
- Property Available on 8/31/26
- Rent includes heat, hot water, electricity, water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal, extra storage, garden area, air conditioning
- Assessor Parcel Number 736247
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
Map
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 07/08/26 | For Rent | $1,950 | +25.8% | -- |
| 07/26/2021 07/26/21 | Rented | $1,550 | 0.0% | -- |
| 07/13/2021 07/13/21 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/09/2021 06/09/21 | For Rent | $1,550 | +1.6% | -- |
| 12/31/2019 12/31/19 | Rented | $1,525 | +1.7% | -- |
| 11/19/2019 11/19/19 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/13/2019 11/13/19 | For Rent | $1,500 | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73546852
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