$689,000

486 Franklin St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated payment $4,536/month

Total Views 780
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,370 Sq Ft
$503 Price per Sq Ft

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! **

Listing Agent

Tom Liberty

Conway - Dorchester Listed on: 06/25/2025

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,555

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Bulkhead
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1370
  • Living Area: 1370
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: A14050
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 502.92
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 502.92

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:038.000000099.0,736740
  • Zoning: S20
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.77
  • Lot Size Area: 0.77
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33363
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 488

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8555
  • Tax Book Number: 82828

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $81,100 --
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73396635

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000038-000000-000099