856 Main St Reading, MA 01867
Estimated payment $5,409/month
Highlights
- Medical Services
- 0.62 Acre Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
- Property is near public transit
- Cathedral Ceiling
About This Home
Often admired two-family home on an amazing elevated lot. This is a perfect opportunity for a multi-generational family, investment property or simply used as an expansive single family. This stately home has been meticulously maintained with many updates. Close to Readings vibrant downtown, Commuter Rail and Reading's award winning library. Convenient to the Birch Meadow complex where you will find the Birch Meadow Elementary School, Coolidge Middle School, Reading Memorial High School and the Burbank YMCA. The expansive yard offers lots of opportunity for outdoor enjoyment with a separate fenced-in dog area and a newly paved driveway. Both units have been Certified Deleaded (see attached). Each unit has separately metered gas and electric. Truly a great and solid home offering flexible living options.
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,759
Year Built
- Built in 1860
Lot Details
- 0.62 Acre Lot
- Stone Wall
- Sloped Lot
- Wooded Lot
Home Design
- Duplex
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,191 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Crown Molding
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Insulated Windows
- Insulated Doors
- Mud Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Upgraded Countertops
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
- Attic
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Separate Shower
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
- Block Basement Construction
Parking
- 4 Car Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
- Rain Gutters
- Porch
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Call Supt. Elementary And Middle School
- RMHS High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Heat Pump System
- Individual Controls for Heating
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- 100 Amp Service
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 34
- Assessor Parcel Number 735192
Community Details
Overview
- 2 Units
- Near Conservation Area
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
Recreation
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
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 | $8,759 | $769,000 | $433,700 | $335,300 |
| 2024 | $8,837 | $754,000 | $425,200 | $328,800 |
| 2023 | $8,469 | $672,700 | $379,300 | $293,400 |
| 2022 | $8,045 | $603,500 | $340,200 | $263,300 |
| 2021 | $7,514 | $544,100 | $295,500 | $248,600 |
| 2020 | $7,272 | $521,300 | $283,100 | $238,200 |
| 2019 | $7,061 | $496,200 | $269,400 | $226,800 |
| 2018 | $6,756 | $487,100 | $264,400 | $222,700 |
| 2017 | $6,419 | $457,500 | $248,300 | $209,200 |
| 2016 | $6,338 | $437,100 | $245,700 | $191,400 |
| 2015 | $6,343 | $431,500 | $234,000 | $197,500 |
| 2014 | $6,113 | $414,700 | $222,900 | $191,800 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/03/2025 12/03/25 | For Sale | $924,900 | 0.0% | $422 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/21/2025 11/21/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/12/2025 11/12/25 | For Sale | $924,900 | +124.8% | $422 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/18/2013 12/18/13 | Sold | $411,500 | -6.5% | $187 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 11/18/2013 11/18/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/30/2013 07/30/13 | For Sale | $439,900 | -- | $200 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $427,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $341,600 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73454120
APN: READ-000028-000000-000034
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