$1,199,900

51 Mount Vernon St Reading, MA 01867

Reading Area

Estimated payment $7,457/month

Total Views 438
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,860 Sq Ft
$645 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Custom Closet System
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

Exquisitely & completely renovated & lovingly maintained, this superbly located impressive colonial is all you have desired, all wrapped up into one package. A dream kitchen w/space, rich finishes, quality appliances & direct access to a most inviting covered side porch & a spectacular back yard, where those who love beauty will delight in breathtaking plantings, walkways & an incredible patio where an early September closing will align w/the ideal time to harvest your very own Concord grapes...simply magical. A truly exceptional lot, you'll also find a two car garage & a grassy "field" adored w/fruit trees & room for play. Inside is open concept w/dramatic high ceilings, warm toned HW flrs, 3.5 stunning, spa like baths, plentiful custom closets, 3 comfortable bdrms (2 ensuite), first floor laundry & an amazing & bright basement...featuring all updated systems, superb custom lighting, thoughtful work stations & storage a-plenty. The address alone is worth the price of admission...a tree lined corner lot that provides ease of access to the famed Reading Public Library, the bustling downtown, the commuter rail & schools. It's all here...Just gorgeous in everyway. Book your showing today!

Listing Agent

Rick Nazzaro

Colonial Manor Realty Listed on: 07/31/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,413

Year Built

  • Built in 1880 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,861 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned Res.

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,860 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Pocket Doors
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Pine Flooring
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Barrows Elementary School
  • Parker Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

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

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Library Neighborhood Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,413

Year Built

Built in 1880 | Remodeled

Lot Details

6,861 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Subdivision Name: Library neighborhood
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • MLSPIN_ADU: N
  • MLSPIN_BEACHFRONT_FLAG: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Office, Bathroom
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Pocket Door
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1860
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 1860
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: B32911
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Res.
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6861
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10413

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Barrows
  • Middle Or Junior School: Parker Middle

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Tax History

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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 $10,021 $879,800 $436,800 $443,000
2024 $10,138 $865,000 $429,400 $435,600
2023 $10,265 $815,300 $404,600 $410,700
2022 $9,951 $746,500 $370,200 $376,300
2021 $9,464 $685,300 $319,200 $366,100
2020 $9,254 $663,400 $308,900 $354,500
2019 $7,051 $495,500 $289,600 $205,900
2018 $6,122 $441,400 $275,700 $165,700
2017 $5,786 $412,400 $257,400 $155,000
2016 $4,839 $333,700 $211,500 $122,200
2015 $4,676 $318,100 $201,400 $116,700
2014 $4,468 $303,100 $191,800 $111,300
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/31/2026 07/31/26 For Sale $1,199,900 +14.0% $645 / Sq Ft
04/22/2022 04/22/22 Sold $1,053,000 +23.9% $566 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/15/2022 03/15/22 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2022 03/09/22 For Sale $849,900 +13.3% $457 / Sq Ft
05/21/2019 05/21/19 Sold $750,000 +7.3% $354 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/17/2019 04/17/19 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2019 04/09/19 For Sale $699,000 +61.7% $330 / Sq Ft
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Sold $432,200 +23.5% $292 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/04/2018 04/04/18 Pending -- -- --
03/28/2018 03/28/18 For Sale $349,900 -- $236 / Sq Ft
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $1,053,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $750,000 --
Personal Reps Deed $432,200 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $710,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $450,000 Credit Line Revolving
Closed $568,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $612,934 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $625,000 New Conventional
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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73557435

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000021-000000-000119

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