$1,040,000
PENDING

896 Main St Reading, MA 01867

Estimated payment $6,476/month

Total Views 4,105
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,273 Sq Ft
$458 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Birch Meadow Elementary School Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Mud Room

About This Home

OPEN HOUSE 4/27 1-3PM Step in and you will never want to leave the perfect balance of modern design and luxuriant warmth at this show-stopping bespoke restoration! Every thoughtful detail will enchant you throughout all 10 rooms featuring gorgeous wide paneled solid oak flooring EVERYWHERE,coffered 8 & 1/2 foot ceilings,front & back oak staircases,custom woodwork and built ins, beautiful tile, quartz & natural stone appointments, abundant recessed and designer lighting and many more special custom details set this home apart from the others.Enjoy the large and beautiful kitchen placed at the rear of home with sliders onto a large and private paver patio,4 spacious bedrooms including a dreamy primary en-suite and an additional 1& 1/2 gorgeous baths.The inviting front entry has the mudroom everyone wants and a conveniently placed home office.Perfectly situated on a rare 1/2 acre plus lot in the center of EVERYTHING! All NEW MECHANICS!

Listing Agent

Chrisanne Connolly

Wilson Wolfe Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,521

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • 0.55 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned S15

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Spray Foam Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,273 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Window Screens
  • Pocket Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Insulated Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Area
  • Home Office
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Block Basement Construction

Parking

  • 5 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Birchmeadow Elementary School
  • Coolidge Middle School
  • RMHS High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:027.000000399.0,735881

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

$8,521

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Recessed Lighting, Mud Room, Office, Sitting Room, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 134.583333
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 130.277777
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 16187.5
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 370.388888
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 26.736111
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 48
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 52.9375
  • Room Dining Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 153.777777
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Kitchen Area: 370.388888
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 195.75
  • Room Living Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Area: 71.152777
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2273
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 2273
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: B61601
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 457.55
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 457.55
  • Insulation: Full, Spray Foam

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Frontage Length: 100
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

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, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:027.000000399.0,735881
  • Zoning: S15
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Size Area: 0.55
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23958
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 74
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8521
  • Tax Book Number: 83265

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Rmhs
  • Elementary School: Birchmeadow
  • Middle Or Junior School: Coolidge

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $8,521 $748,100 $424,500 $323,600
2024 $8,595 $733,400 $416,200 $317,200
2023 $8,236 $654,200 $371,200 $283,000
2022 $7,821 $586,700 $332,900 $253,800
2021 $7,214 $522,400 $289,200 $233,200
2020 $6,981 $500,400 $277,000 $223,400
2019 $6,779 $476,400 $263,700 $212,700
2018 $6,484 $467,500 $258,800 $208,700
2017 $6,159 $439,000 $243,000 $196,000
2016 $5,784 $398,900 $240,500 $158,400
2015 $5,583 $379,800 $229,000 $150,800
2014 $5,333 $361,800 $218,100 $143,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $1,040,000 +82.5% $458 / Sq Ft
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Sold $570,000 +2.0% $282 / Sq Ft
07/23/2024 07/23/24 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2024 07/17/24 For Sale $559,000 -- $277 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Fiduciary Deed $570,000 None Available
Fiduciary Deed $570,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $880,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $880,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $750,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $12,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $42,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $42,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73364925

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: READ-000027-000000-000399