11 Sweetser Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867 • Washington Park/Downtown
$749,000
Est. $4,652/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,474
Sq Ft
$508
Price/Sq Ft
0.11
Acres
1916
Year Built
3
Parking
4 hours 14 minutes
Time on Market
For Sale Open House Listed Sep 23, 2026 • MLS# 73581939 Copied! • Updated Sep 23, 2026

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Open House Schedule

27
Sep
Sunday, September 27
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
24
Sep
Thursday, September 24
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT

About this home

Welcome to 11 Sweetser Ave ideally located in a desirable downtown Reading. Available for the first time in 37 years, this charming 3-bedroom, 1½-bath Colonial offers a rare opportunity to own a home in one of Reading’s most convenient locations. Enjoy being just steps from downtown Reading and the commuter rail, with Washington Park just feet away. The home features a desirable open backyard, a rare find for such a convenient downtown location, providing excellent space for outdoor enjoyment and entertaining. With its combination of location, accessibility, and outdoor space, this property offers tremendous potential for a variety of buyers. Don’t miss this special opportunity to make this long-loved Reading home your own.

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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Sep 23, 2026
$749,000
Original listing
Agent: Alexander Colarusso Office: Colarusso Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $7,977 $727,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,977
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$727,800

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1916
Living Area 1,474 sq ft
Lot Size 0.11 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Total Spaces 3
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $7,977
Assessed Value $727,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Home Purchase Contingency Needed. Buyer Has New Home Already Under Contract. Some Seepage In Bulkhead Are During Heavy Rain.
Exclusions Sellers Personal Belongings
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Beige
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1916
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,474 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1916
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
School District
Reading School District local
A
School Safety 2024-25
0.4% Low
0.4% Suspensions 0.2% In-School
5.1% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

6 schools
A+
Joshua Eaton School
0.5 mi | #83 of 825 | Score: 60.1
Improved 44 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
401 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
Alice M Barrows School
1.0 mi | #155 of 825 | Score: 56.8
Dropped 79 spots from last year
-1.4 below state avg
368 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
RISE PreSchool
1.1 mi
100 students Moderate
Grades PK
B+
Birch Meadow School
1.3 mi | #256 of 825 | Score: 52.2
Dropped 176 spots from last year
-6 below state avg
346 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
A
J. Warren Killam Elementary School
1.7 mi | #92 of 825 | Score: 59.7
Improved 20 spots from last year
+1.5 above state avg
400 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
B+
Wood End Elementary School
2.3 mi | #270 of 825 | Score: 51.7
Dropped 187 spots from last year
-6.5 below state avg
231 students Less Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A
Walter S Parker Middle School
0.5 mi | #63 of 352 | Score: 54.6
Dropped 27 spots from last year
-3.6 below state avg
533 students Moderate
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
1.3 mi | #43 of 352 | Score: 58.3
Improved 32 spots from last year
+0.1 above state avg
417 students Moderate
Rising School Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

2 schools
Austin Prep School
1.3 mi
Grades 06-12
A
Reading Memorial High School
1.1 mi | #63 of 346 | Score: 65.6
Dropped 3 spots from last year
+7.4 above state avg
1,066 students Moderate
18 sports • 2,420 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate College Ready Curriculum Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
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Washington Park/Downtown

11 Sweetser Ave, Reading MA 01867

Reading, MA 01867

Listing Information

Listing Agent Alexander Colarusso
Listing Office Colarusso Realty
Office Phone 617-960-7731
Agent MLS ID BB922547
Office MLS ID AN6830
Listing Data Updated Sep 23, 2026 7:51 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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