$879,900
OPEN SAT 11AM - 12:30PM

50 Forest St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated payment $5,284/month

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,493 Sq Ft
$589 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

In a popular Birch Meadow neighborhood, you'll love the ease of access to all schools...K-12. Just moments away from the YMCA, parks & all things recreational, this location is ideal for those who are active, yet crave convenience. On a beautiful lot, this immaculate home is ready to just move in & enjoy everyday living & comfortable entertaining. Inside is warm & inviting, where the unique & stunning center staircase is a focal point, while "perfect" HW fls, a painted brick FP, dramatic lighting & a bay window all add to the character of the space. W/5 rms on the first level, along w/a full bath, versatility is offered, where you are able to create areas that are just right for YOU! The very appealing yet quaint kitchen leads to a relaxing screened porch, & then to the beautiful patio & yard. A huge & sumptuous primary bdrm, two additional bdrms & a NEW bath complete the 2nd fl. Come "hang-out," in the very "cool" LL where fun abounds! Complete w/garage, C/A & updates, it's ALL HERE!!

Listing Agent

Rick Nazzaro

Colonial Manor Realty Listed on: 02/12/2026

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,471

Year Built

  • Built in 1941 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,302 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned Res.

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Garrison Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,493 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Play Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Birch Meadow Elementary School
  • Coolidge Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 736412

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Meadow Location Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,471

Year Built

Built in 1941 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Garrison
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Meadow Location
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Special Features: 4097

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Den, Home Office, Play Room
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Skylight, Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Countertops - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1493
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1493
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: B32911
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: 3 or More, Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 736412
  • Zoning: Res.
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10302
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8471

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Birch Meadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge Middle

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

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 $8,032 $705,200 $483,100 $222,100
2024 $7,941 $677,600 $464,100 $213,500
2023 $7,698 $611,400 $418,400 $193,000
2022 $7,414 $556,200 $380,400 $175,800
2021 $7,344 $531,800 $364,500 $167,300
2020 $8,143 $583,700 $346,800 $236,900
2019 $7,915 $556,200 $330,400 $225,800
2018 $7,279 $524,800 $311,600 $213,200
2017 $6,948 $495,200 $293,900 $201,300
2016 $6,306 $434,900 $263,400 $171,500
2015 $5,911 $402,100 $243,400 $158,700
2014 $5,728 $388,600 $235,100 $153,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/12/2026 02/12/26 For Sale $879,900 +35.0% $589 / Sq Ft
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Sold $652,000 +18.8% $437 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/19/2021 01/19/21 Pending -- -- --
01/14/2021 01/14/21 For Sale $549,000 +9.8% $368 / Sq Ft
12/10/2019 12/10/19 Sold $500,000 +6.4% $335 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/12/2019 11/12/19 Pending -- -- --
11/08/2019 11/08/19 For Sale $469,900 -- $315 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $201,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $30,000 No Value Available
Open $275,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73476606

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000039-000000-000023

Massachusetts Middlesex County Reading 01867

50 Forest St, Reading, MA

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