$1,540,000
SOLD DEC 6, 2025

89 Walnut St Reading, MA 01867

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,246 Sq Ft
1.12 Acres

Recently Sold

$474 Per Sq Ft

10% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.12 Acre Lot
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Joshua Eaton Elementary School Rated A-
  • Custom Closet System
  • Landscaped Professionally

About This Home

As of December 2025

Your Private Retreat in Reading’s Coveted West Side. Set on a private, estate-like lot of over an acre, this exceptional colonial blends timeless elegance with modern comfort. The expansive kitchen is a chef’s dream, with custom cabinetry, double ovens and sinks, generous workspaces, and a cozy fireplace with built-ins opening to the sunroom and garden. Enjoy easy flow to the formal dining room, fireplaced living room, and inviting den/office--perfect for entertaining or quiet evenings at home. Upstairs offers four spacious bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with private bath and dressing room, plus a guest bath with double sinks. The lower level features a bright open playroom anchored by another fireplace. A welcoming farmer’s porch overlooks lush gardens, while a mudroom with laundry and bath, and an attached two-car garage, complete this beautifully maintained home offering space, privacy, and classic New England grace.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steve McKenna

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 10/15/2025

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Anne Marie Kelly

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Gormady

Classified Realty Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,970

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 1.12 Acre Lot
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned S15

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Picture Window
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storage Room
  • Attic Access Panel

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Wine Cooler
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dressing Area
  • Double Vanity
  • Pedestal Sink
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit and schools

Schools

  • Joshua Eaton Elementary School
  • Parker Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 731132

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,970

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Ceiling Fan(s), Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Office, Sun Room, Mud Room, Foyer
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Attic Access, Dressing Room, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: Basement
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Storage, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wine Chiller, Gas Stove, Lighting - Sconce
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2361
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 885
  • Living Area: 3246
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: B95141
  • Insulation: Partial

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Invisible Fence, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • 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 Spaces: 4
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 731132
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.12
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 48787
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 12970

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Joshua Eaton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Parker

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2025
Closed on
Dec 1, 2025
Sold by
Barrett Hayley A
Bought by
Thistle Andrew and Thistle Meagan E
Seller's Agent
Steve McKenna
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Susan Gormady
Classified Realty Group
List Price
$1,395,000
Sold Price
$1,540,000
Premium/Discount to List
$145,000
10.39%
Views
30

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-58.70%
Original Mortgage
$1,126,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,126,000
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$308,819

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 13, 1999
Sold by
Sellers Usha N
Bought by
Barrett John H and Barrett Hayley A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
7.65%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $1,540,000 --
Land Court Massachusetts $540,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,126,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $407,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $417,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $428,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/06/2025 12/06/25 Sold $1,540,000 +10.4% $474 / Sq Ft
10/21/2025 10/21/25 Pending -- -- --
10/15/2025 10/15/25 For Sale $1,395,000 -- $430 / 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
2025 $12,970 $1,138,700 $610,000 $528,700
2024 $12,822 $1,094,000 $586,100 $507,900
2023 $12,419 $986,400 $528,400 $458,000
2022 $11,954 $896,800 $480,400 $416,400
2021 $11,826 $856,300 $460,600 $395,700
2020 $12,293 $814,900 $438,300 $376,600
2019 $11,045 $776,200 $417,500 $358,700
2018 $10,154 $732,100 $393,800 $338,300
2017 $9,748 $694,800 $371,500 $323,300
2016 $9,545 $658,300 $372,100 $286,200
2015 $8,942 $608,300 $343,800 $264,500
2014 $8,666 $587,900 $332,300 $255,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73443924

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000007-000000-000167