$887,000
SOLD JUN 25, 2025

70 Highland St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,276 Sq Ft
7,244 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$390 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Open Floorplan
  • Property is near public transit
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2025

Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street just outside Reading's vibrant town center and located in the coveted Birch Meadow area, this charming Dutch Colonial offers the perfect blend of classic character and modern flexibility. With a traditional layout and beautiful hardwood floors throughout, this freshly painted home features a welcoming first floor complete with a mudroom, sunlit living room, formal dining room, kitchen with new quartz counters, and a versatile space for a home office or den. Upstairs, you'll find 3 bedrooms and full bath. The walkout lower level is a huge bonus, boasting an abundance of natural light, a living room, kitchenette, additional bedroom, & full bath—ideal for in-laws, an au pair suite, or a permitted ADU. Outside, the fenced backyard is a private oasis, featuring a gunite in-ground pool and garden area. All this just minutes to shopping, the commuter rail, and restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Janice Sullivan

LAER Realty Partners Listed on: 05/15/2025

LAER Realty Partners

Co-Listed By

Melisa Bianchi

LAER Realty Partners

Last Buyer's Agent

Laurie Devereaux

Century 21 North East

Century 21 North East

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,474

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 7,244 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned S15

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Picture Window
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:027.000000015.0,734469

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,474

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Open Floorplan, Storage, Kitchen, Entry Hall, Home Office
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 180.93
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 52.92
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 159.82
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 193.97
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Upgraded
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 133.4
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Laminate, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access
  • Room Family Room Area: 194.36
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded
  • Room Kitchen Area: 201.839999
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 244.76
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 120
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1535
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 741
  • Living Area: 2276
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN1199
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 373.42
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 389.72
  • MAIN SO: AN4339
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground, Storage, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Frontage Length: 60
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private YN: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:027.000000015.0,734469
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 0.17
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7244
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 81

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 7474
  • Tax Book Number: 80293

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Reading Hs
  • Elementary School: Birch Meadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge Middle

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/25/2025 06/25/25 Sold $887,000 +4.4% $390 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $849,900 -- $373 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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
2022 $4,646 $639,100 $371,300 $267,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73375792

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ M:027.0-0000-0015.0