56 Mount Vernon St North Reading, MA 01864
Estimated payment $4,364/month
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Mud Room
- Batchelder School Rated A
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
About This Home
Welcome home to this delightful 3-bedroom Cape with 2 full baths, nestled on a beautiful three-quarter-acre lot with a detached one-car garage. Ideally situated close to the town’s historic center, high school, middle school, and Batchelder Elementary School, this home offers both convenience and charm. Inside, you’ll find a bright and welcoming fireplaced living room with gleaming hardwood floors, a formal dining room perfect for entertaining, and a spacious kitchen. Recent updates include a new patio, renovated second-floor bath, newer septic system, and updated heating, hot water, and roof. Attention contractors...plenty of room for expansion on this large lot—add on or build up—this property offers wonderful potential to make it your own. A rare opportunity to own a classic home in one of the area’s most desirable locations!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,165
Year Built
- Built in 1940
Lot Details
- 0.74 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned RA
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Driveway
- Open Parking
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- Mud Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Range
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Location
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Batchelder Elementary School
- North Reading Middle School
- North Reading High School
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Steam
- 100 Amp Service
- Water Heater
- Private Sewer
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:055.0 B:0000 L:0016.0,720425
Community Details
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
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 | $8,165 | $625,200 | $405,400 | $219,800 |
| 2024 | $7,782 | $589,100 | $375,400 | $213,700 |
| 2023 | $7,704 | $550,700 | $363,200 | $187,500 |
| 2022 | $7,481 | $498,700 | $331,200 | $167,500 |
| 2021 | $6,344 | $476,600 | $332,200 | $144,400 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2025 11/11/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/05/2025 11/05/25 | For Sale | $699,000 | +52.0% | $484 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/27/2018 07/27/18 | Sold | $460,000 | +2.2% | $284 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 05/17/2018 05/17/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/15/2018 05/15/18 | Price Changed | $450,000 | 0.0% | $278 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/15/2018 05/15/18 | For Sale | $450,000 | +2.3% | $278 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/08/2018 05/08/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 05/04/2018 05/04/18 | For Sale | $440,000 | -- | $272 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $380,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $290,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $336,100 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $342,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $275,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73451631
APN: NREA-000055-000000-000016
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