$1,420,000
SOLD FEB 28, 2025

81 Walnut St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,844 Sq Ft
0.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$499 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA
  • Joshua Eaton Elementary School Rated A-
  • Corner Lot
  • Game Room

About This Home

As of February 2025

Beautifully renovated Colonial, offering 4-5 spacious bedrooms and 3 baths. Located in a sought-after neighborhood, this home blends classic charm with modern upgrades, providing the perfect space for family living & entertaining. The expansive living areas feature gleaming hardwood floors, large windows that flood the home with natural light, & stylish finishes throughout. The brand-new kitchen is a chef’s dream, complete with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, & quartz countertops. A cozy breakfast nook opens to the back deck, ideal for outdoor dining & relaxation. The master suite offers a private retreat with a large closet and a luxurious en-suite bathroom. The additional generously sized bedrooms provide ample space for family or guests. The 2 bonus rooms on the first floor & 2 in the finished basement offer endless possibilities for additional living space, whether you’re looking to create an office, teen suite, home theater, gym, game or playroom.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kimberly Dowling

Vylla Home

Vylla Home

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Gormady

Classified Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,561

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.35 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,844 Sq Ft Home
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Play Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:007.000000169.0,731134

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,561

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Other
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Home Office, Game Room, Play Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Garage Access
  • Living Area: 2844
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN5137
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 491.91
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 499.3
  • MAIN SO: B95141

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:007.000000169.0,731134
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 15046
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 134
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10561
  • Tax Book Number: 83383

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Sold $1,420,000 +1.5% $499 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2025 01/16/25 For Sale $1,399,000 +65.6% $492 / Sq Ft
10/23/2024 10/23/24 Sold $845,000 -1.7% $341 / Sq Ft
09/19/2024 09/19/24 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2024 09/05/24 For Sale $859,900 -- $347 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $10,684 $938,000 $501,000 $437,000
2024 $10,561 $901,100 $481,300 $419,800
2023 $10,228 $812,400 $433,900 $378,500
2022 $9,846 $738,600 $394,500 $344,100
2021 $16,556 $708,100 $378,000 $330,100
2020 $9,400 $673,800 $359,700 $314,100
2019 $9,133 $641,800 $342,600 $299,200
2018 $8,394 $605,200 $323,100 $282,100
2017 $8,011 $571,000 $304,800 $266,200
2016 $8,362 $576,700 $305,300 $271,400
2015 $7,834 $532,900 $282,100 $250,800
2014 $7,590 $514,900 $272,500 $242,400
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,072,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,072,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $897,800 Construction
Previous Owner $630,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $560,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $16,634 No Value Available
Previous Owner $450,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $85,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $40,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Foreclosure Deed $817,967 None Available
Foreclosure Deed $817,967 None Available
Foreclosure Deed $817,967 None Available
Deed $380,000 --
Deed $275,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73326771

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000007-000000-000169