
486 Franklin St Reading, MA 01867
Estimated payment $4,536/month
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- 0.77 Acre Lot
- Deck
- Wood End Elementary School Rated A-
- Colonial Architecture
- Property is near public transit
About This Home
Set on a generous 3⁄4-acre lot, this updated 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home offers room to grow! A full bath on each level allows flexibility for a 1st or 2nd floor primary suite. Enjoy modern comforts including a new quartz & stainless kitchen with open breakfast bar, a stylish new tile bath with soaker tub, fresh flooring, and electric fireplaces. A walk-in closet so large it can double as a home office space. The inviting front porch welcomes you in, while the deck with built-in benches is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Two separate driveways provide parking for 5–6 cars. In addition to the brand new kitchen and full bath, recent upgrades include; new front entry door with keyless lock, front & side entry RingTM Outdoor Cams, 2024 water heater, new washer & dryer, and new steel bulkhead entry. All this just minutes to I-93, local shops, restaurants, and Reading’s top-rated schools. ** A move-in ready home with expansion potential—don’t miss this one! **
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,555
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 0.77 Acre Lot
- Near Conservation Area
- Property is zoned S20
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Stone Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,370 Sq Ft Home
- 2 Fireplaces
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Parking
- 5 Car Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Bulkhead
- Deck
- Outdoor Storage
- Rain Gutters
- Porch
Location
- Property is near public transit
Utilities
- No Cooling
- 2 Heating Zones
- Baseboard Heating
- High Speed Internet
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:038.000000099.0,736740
Community Details
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Park
- Jogging Path
Additional Features
- No Home Owners Association
- Shops
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 | $8,555 | $751,100 | $511,700 | $239,400 |
2024 | $8,536 | $728,300 | $496,200 | $232,100 |
2023 | $8,037 | $638,400 | $432,200 | $206,200 |
2022 | $7,634 | $572,700 | $387,700 | $185,000 |
2021 | $7,596 | $550,000 | $372,200 | $177,800 |
2020 | $7,518 | $538,900 | $364,700 | $174,200 |
2019 | $7,303 | $513,200 | $347,300 | $165,900 |
2018 | $6,649 | $479,400 | $324,400 | $155,000 |
2017 | $6,430 | $458,300 | $310,100 | $148,200 |
2016 | $6,242 | $430,500 | $295,200 | $135,300 |
2015 | $5,848 | $397,800 | $272,800 | $125,000 |
2014 | $5,666 | $384,400 | $263,600 | $120,800 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/25/2025 06/25/25 | For Sale | $689,000 | +7.7% | $503 / Sq Ft |
05/30/2024 05/30/24 | Sold | $640,000 | -0.8% | $476 / Sq Ft |
04/24/2024 04/24/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
02/19/2024 02/19/24 | Price Changed | $645,000 | -0.8% | $480 / Sq Ft |
01/30/2024 01/30/24 | Price Changed | $649,900 | -1.4% | $484 / Sq Ft |
01/14/2024 01/14/24 | For Sale | $658,888 | +17.7% | $490 / Sq Ft |
08/23/2022 08/23/22 | Sold | $560,000 | -1.7% | $417 / Sq Ft |
07/20/2022 07/20/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/13/2022 07/13/22 | Price Changed | $569,900 | -1.7% | $424 / Sq Ft |
06/27/2022 06/27/22 | For Sale | $579,900 | -- | $431 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | -- | -- | |
Deed | $81,100 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $512,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Closed | $512,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Closed | $420,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $132,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $25,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $25,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $120,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73396635

APN: READ-000038-000000-000099